TVR has had an eclectic historical past of manufacturing gorgeous British sports activities automobiles. But not every part created by the corporate was destined for the monitor. In the early 2000s, TVR’s proprietor, Peter Wheeler, considered an amphibious automobile able to serving a bunch of roles. A brand new video from Harry’s Garage captures the one present Scamander prototype beginning up and driving for the primary time in over a decade. 

The Scamander final ran in 2012 or 2013, in accordance with Wheeler’s son Joe. Time is often unkind to even probably the most dependable automobiles that haven’t moved, however the amphibious automobile appears largely unaffected, chilling via the 2010s with out a lot decay.

The Ford-sourced 3.0-liter V6 engine begins up with out hesitation. The flip indicators, brakes, and windshield wiper works too, whereas the cover opens and closes with out challenge. One of the rear-view cameras works as effectively, however the digital display screen for the sprint must be fastened, so the Scamander removed from good. It’ll require work earlier than it’s road-legal once more, the brief check drive revealing a attainable challenge someplace within the driveline.

You’d suppose a beastly machine able to treading water would have four-wheel drive, however Wheeler stored the Scamander to two-wheel drive to avoid wasting weight, with an automated gearbox channeling the facility.

The cabin has three seats, with the driving force sitting within the center. The engine is immediately behind the passenger compartment, separated by a skinny, detachable cowl. The two passenger seats fold down to hold stretchers, and the steering wheel flips as much as assist the driving force in getting out and in of the gangly machine that appears virtually beetle-like.

Wheeler offered TVR in 2005 earlier than finishing the Scamander, however he continued engaged on it till he died in 2009. Hopefully his son can get it road-ready someday within the close to future.