1979 TVR Vixen (S2 1700 GT, red, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: TVR
Model: Vixen
Variant: S2 1700 GT
Year: 1979
Decade: 1970s
Colour: Red
Types: Classic Sports car

This catalogue entry records a 1979 TVR Vixen S2 1700 GT in red, a sports car, from the 1970s.

The 1979 TVR Vixen S2 1700 GT in red is filed under Classic and Sports car, within the 1970s picture cars.

1970s on screen

Shop lettering, road signs and kerbside furniture should share the story date, particularly when a wide shot includes more of the street than the featured car. A seventies neighbourhood can be built around ordinary comings and goings, letting the vehicles belong to the street instead of presenting them as exhibits. Residential streets and commercial centres offer different seventies textures, so a travelling scene benefits from references for both ends of the journey rather than one generic backdrop.

Possible roles in a production

Visible badges and registration details deserve review in a close sports-car shot, particularly where the production needs fictional plate treatment or cleared branding. Continuity views of a sports car should include door positions and nearby props, helping separate camera angles describe the same moment at the location. A static sports-car portrait can be planned around the side view or a chosen detail, while clothing and location establish the tone of the image.

About this listing

Here, a 1979 TVR Vixen S2 1700 GT in red is catalogued as Classic and Sports car. 2 entries make up the current TVR Vixens selection. Year records in the model selection begin at 1971 and end at 1979. Other listed colours include grey and yellow. Browse 379 cars from the 1970s for the period, or 16 TVR vehicles for other vehicles by this make.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1979 TVR Vixen in red for filming?

Before an option for the TVR Vixen is confirmed, we need to check availability using the filming dates, location and vehicle action supplied with your enquiry.

Is the photo of this exact car?

The pictured TVR Vixen is representative only, so it does not identify the individual car for your shoot; our options confirm which vehicle and colour are offered.

What if this TVR Vixen isn't available?

Start with the 2 TVR Vixens entries, then broaden the search through 379 cars from the 1970s or 16 TVR vehicles; we check availability before offering an alternative.

Can it be driven on camera?

On-camera driving with the TVR Vixen is subject to the owner, insurance and shot requirements; the brief also confirms the driver and the vehicle's journey to the shoot.

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