Ascort TSV 1300
The Ascort TSV 1300 is an Australian
coachbuilt 2 + 2 coupe, which was designed and produced in limited numbers in
Sydney Australia from 1958 to 1961. The car was built on a Volkswagen floorpan, which had some
suspension upgrades, and power coming from an Okrasa TSV 1300 aircooled
engine. The Ascort was not a “kit car”
and was sold as a completed quality coachbuilt car for the motoring
enthusiast. The inspiration of the
Ascort design came from the Karmann Ghia, and although the 2 designs shared
similar dimensions, the Ascort had significantly higher performance than the
Karmann Ghia, greater range thanks to twin fuel tanks, and significantly more
interior and boot space. The Ascort
also had a higher level of appointment than the Karmann Ghia.
This web site has been developed with the
assistance of the family of the designer (Mirek Craney) and owners of several
surviving Ascorts. It has been
developed to provide the history and details of the make for motoring
enthusiasts, and those who may be restoring an Ascort. It is also hoped that this web site will
give any person who has historic Ascort photos or has knowledge of the make, or
individual cars, the opportunity to share.