Rare TVR in UK race debut

A rare 1964 TVR 5000 has made what is thought to be the model’s UK race debut in the hands of former TVR boss Peter Wheeler.

Discovered in a barn last year and since restored, the Ford V8-engined car was an export model for North America and was never marketed in Europe. Wheeler gave the car its Heritage GT race debut at Brands Hatch in late October, partnered by former TVR press guru Ben Samuelson.

The car has been prepared by Lawfield Engineering and JGR Motorsport Preparation, companies based at the old TVR works in Blackpool.