TVR · TVR 290 · Cars
TVR 290 Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (593 in the latest data).
Rarer than 40% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 290
The TVR Tuscan Speed Six is a sports car which was manufactured by British company TVR from 1999 to 2006. The name pays homage to the original Tuscan which was introduced in 1967.
TVR 290 — questions & answers
How many TVR 290 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 593 TVR 290 were still registered in the UK — 163 licensed and on the road, plus 430 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TVR 290 rare?
The TVR 290 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (593), making it rarer than 40% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the TVR 290 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TVR 290 on UK roads rose by 4 (0.7%).
What fuel do most TVR 290 use?
Most TVR 290 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TVR 290 peak?
The TVR 290 peaked at 620 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.