TVR models capture one of Britain's most distinctive sports car makers, from the Blackpool-built M Series of the 1970s to the V8 Griffith of the 1990s. Specialist makers such as Cult Scale produce these cars as detailed 1:18 resin models for collectors of British performance cars. Browse the range below, with worldwide delivery.
A Short History of TVR
TVR was founded in Blackpool in 1946 by Trevor Wilkinson, beginning as Trevcar Motors before becoming TVR Engineering. The company built its reputation on lightweight sports cars with a backbone chassis and glassfibre body, and from the late 1960s it made those bodies itself. Peter Wheeler took control in December 1981 and led the firm until July 2004, the period that produced the Griffith, Chimaera, Cerbera, Tuscan Speed Six and Sagaris. Under Wheeler TVR also developed its own engines, the AJP8 V8 and the Speed Six straight-six. A revived Griffith, with design input from Gordon Murray and a Cosworth-developed Ford V8, was unveiled at the Goodwood Revival in September 2017.
Classic TVRs: the M Series and Griffith
The M Series, built through the 1970s, included the 2500M, 3000M, Taimar and 3000S, and the 3000M with its Ford V6 is a favourite subject for scale models. The Griffith name first appeared on the V8-powered Griffith 200 and 400 of the 1960s, and returned on the 1990s Griffith, a roadster built from 1991 to 2002. Cult Scale has produced both the 3000M and the 1990s Griffith in 1:18, in several factory colours, so collectors can choose a period-correct finish.
Resin Models and What to Expect
Cult Scale works in resin, which suits low-volume British cars that mass-market diecast makers rarely tool. Resin captures sharp body lines and fine trim, but the models are sealed, with no opening doors, bonnet or boot. Releases are usually limited editions, and once a run sells out it is rarely repeated, so pre-ordering is the most reliable way to secure a new release. At 1:18 a TVR is a compact model, typically a little over 20cm long, as the real cars are short two-seaters. Our scale guide explains how 1:18 compares with 1:43 and 1:12.
Other British Sports Cars
If you collect TVR, you may also enjoy the wider British sports car scene: AC, Jensen, Lotus, MG, Triumph and Jaguar models cover many of the cars TVR competed with on the road and in club racing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makers produce TVR model cars?
Cult Scale has been the main source of TVR models in 1:18, with resin replicas of cars such as the 3000M and the 1990s Griffith. TVR models are less common than mainstream brands, so new releases tend to sell quickly.
Are TVR models diecast or resin?
The 1:18 TVR models from Cult Scale are resin, so they are sealed with no opening parts. Each listing states the material.
What size is a 1:18 TVR model?
A 1:18 model is one eighteenth of the real car's length. As TVRs are compact two-seaters, a 1:18 model is usually around 21 to 22cm long.
Can I pre-order new TVR models?
Yes, when a new release is announced it is listed as a pre-order, and pre-orders are charged when the model is released.