TVR Sagaris

The story

Designed with endurance racing in mind, the Sagaris was covered in slashes, vents and bulges, with a clear plastic rear wing and exhausts that pointed sideways. It had no anti-lock brakes, airbags or traction control. TVR closed its Blackpool factory soon afterwards.

Inside

A leather-lined cockpit with a roll cage built in and aluminium switches that TVR made itself.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 2005

MG Rover collapsed, ending volume car making at Longbridge, and London won the right to host the 2012 Olympics.

Best-selling single of 2005: Is This the Way to Amarillo by Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay

Before you buy a 2000s car

• Check the service history, especially for timing belts, clutches and cambelts where fitted.
• Electronics, air conditioning and suspension repairs can be expensive.
• Many parts are still made, but some low-volume models rely on specialists.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

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See the real thing

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