This is a 1972 TVR Vixen 2500, one of those light, direct British sports cars that isn’t about perfect numbers so much as pure feel. The compact fiberglass body and the straightforward layout (simple chassis, accessible mechanicals, low weight) are exactly why these TVRs still make sense today: very little stands between the steering wheel, the throttle, and the road.

The car for sale is described as running a Triumph TR6 2.5-liter inline-six, a 4-speed gearbox, new dual SU carburetors, and a Pertronix ignition with coil, and it’s said to “run great.” The photos show a tidy engine bay and a no-frills cabin, consistent with a car meant to be used rather than displayed. The seller mentions it needs only a little TLC, positioning it as something to sort and refine, not a major project.

It’s also worth saying it plainly: it isn’t a Griffith, and it doesn’t carry the same poster-car aura or market heat. But that’s exactly why it can be a more sensible choice if you actually want to drive it. The TR6 2.5 has real torque and character, and in a body this light it’s more than enough to feel quick and very playful—especially on tight roads or in a Solo 2/autocross setting, as the ad suggests. In short: less “myth,” plenty of fun, because the recipe is still the right one—low weight and a strong straight-six up front, and above all at an accessible price. Find it for sale at $20,000 here in Saco, ME.