TVR Vixen

The story

When the Lilley family rescued TVR in 1965, the Vixen was the car that kept the factory busy. It used the reliable engine from the Ford Cortina GT in TVR's short, light tubular chassis.

Inside

You sit far back, almost over the rear wheels, facing a wooden dash and a long bonnet.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 1967

The breathalyser was introduced, colour television arrived on BBC2 and the Beatles released Sgt Pepper.

Best-selling single of 1967: Release Me by Engelbert Humperdinck

Before you buy a 1960s car

• Check the sills, floorpans, wheel arches and the bottom of the doors for rust.
• Ask for any old MOT certificates, service records and bills.
• Parts for popular cars are often available from specialists, but trim and body panels can be hard to find.

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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