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Importing a TVR
Looking to import a TVR to the Netherlands? Then you know exactly what you want. TVR built sports cars in Blackpool, England, from the 1950s until 2006, and they made no compromises. No airbags. No traction control. No ABS. Just a lightweight tubular steel frame, a large engine and a driving experience found nowhere else. The Griffith, Chimaera, Cerbera, Tuscan and Sagaris are rare, unforgettable and almost exclusively found in the United Kingdom. At SCL Rotterdam, we handle the entire import process from A to Z.
Why import a TVR?
TVR never built in large numbers. The Sagaris exists in just 213 examples worldwide. The Cerbera in just over 1,490. The Griffith and Chimaera are slightly less rare but also difficult to find in good condition. The supply in the Netherlands is exceptionally thin. Anyone who wants a specific model, a particular engine variant or a specific build year looks to the UK, where the TVR Car Club is active and well-preserved examples are maintained and resold. Since Brexit, import from the UK requires the right expertise in customs and documentation.
Why choose SCL Rotterdam as your TVR importer?
Full service, everything under one roof
At SCL Rotterdam, we combine over 15 years of import experience with a passion for exceptional British sports cars. A TVR deserves careful handling. Our service covers not just the transport from the UK, but also the complete customs clearance, secure storage and any technical modifications in our own workshop. One point of contact, no surprises.
Experience with British imports after Brexit
The United Kingdom is the only home of TVR. Almost every example coming to the Netherlands goes through customs. We know the procedures, the required documents and the applicable rates. Read more about how we import vehicles.
Support with purchase and modifications
Have you not yet found your TVR? SCL Rotterdam offers professional purchase guidance. We help you assess the vehicle and can arrange an inspection before it goes on transport. A UK TVR has right-hand drive and British lighting. Modifications are needed for Dutch road approval. Every TVR is hand-built and individual, requiring a thorough technical check on arrival.
Cost of importing a TVR
Costs depend on the model, the build period and the services you choose. You can request a no-obligation quote for an exact price. Transparent and no hidden costs.
Transport options for your TVR
Container transport
For a TVR, our preference is always container transport: the car is fully protected throughout the journey, shielded from weather and external damage. For such a rare and valuable vehicle, this is the only responsible choice. We always recommend transport insurance that covers the actual value, which we arrange through our insurance partner.
Global ports and speed of delivery
We import vehicles from ports all over the world. TVRs come almost exclusively from the United Kingdom. We know this route well and ensure your car arrives in Rotterdam safely and in good condition.
Advantages of SCL Rotterdam
Own storage facilities and fast customs clearance
We have our own facilities for safe storage and keep the entire customs process in-house. Our full service package also includes Dutch registration and tax declaration, using a favourable calculation method to keep the tax liability as low as possible, which can work in your favour with a classic vehicle.
What to watch out for when importing a TVR
Conversion tips
A UK TVR has right-hand drive and British lighting. Modifications are required for Dutch road approval, including headlight adjustment and RDW registration. TVRs are hand-built and can differ significantly between examples, even from the official specifications on paper. That requires a thorough technical check on arrival. Our workshop carries out all necessary conversion to European standards with precision.
Purchase inspection
Buying a TVR without a thorough inspection is a risk you should not take with such a rare vehicle. Bodywork, engine, chassis and electrical systems vary significantly between examples, and the brand's well-known quality issues are not always visible in photographs. Our specialists know exactly what to look for. Visit our purchase inspection page for more information.
Payment service
We also offer a payment service so you can handle the purchase of your TVR safely and without complications. This gives you extra certainty that the transaction goes smoothly.
Popular TVR models to import
Clients regularly import the following TVR models through SCL Rotterdam:
- TVR Griffith (4.0, 4.3, 500) – the open two-seater with Rover V8, the most accessible and iconic TVR of the 1990s
- TVR Chimaera (4.0, 4.5, 500) – the slightly larger roadster with more comfort than the Griffith, but just as unfiltered in driving feel
- TVR Cerbera (Speed Six, Speed Eight) – TVR's first hardtop, with in-house designed six or eight-cylinder engines, 1,490 built
- TVR Tuscan (Mk1 and Mk2) – the more polished roadster, also known from the film Swordfish, with Speed Six engine
- TVR Sagaris – the ultimate expression of TVR's design philosophy, only 213 built, a true collector's piece
- TVR Tamora and T350 – the more compact TVR models, light and agile, popular with driving purists
- Classic TVR (Grantura, Vixen, 3000M) – the early models from the 1960s and 1970s, for enthusiasts of the very first TVR generation
Shipping a TVR: why choose SCL Rotterdam?
Unlimited passion for cars
Our passion for cars is something you feel as a customer. A TVR is not a car for everyone. It is a choice made by people who know what driving truly means, and who are prepared to give everything for it. No comfort, no electronic assistance, just the connection between driver, machine and road. We understand that choice and handle every import with the care that such a special vehicle deserves.
Direct contact with our specialists
Do you have questions about importing a TVR? The specialists at SCL Rotterdam are ready to help. Call us or fill in the contact form for personal advice.
What can we do for you?
At SCL Rotterdam, we understand that importing a TVR can be an exciting but sometimes complex process. That is why we take care of everything. From purchase guidance to delivery at your door, we handle it all.
Ready to import your TVR? Request a quote today or get in touch for more information. We are ready to bring your TVR safely and correctly to the Netherlands.
