Sagaris type car
Discussion
Guys..
please dont shoot me ....I know this car would not be a TVR and thats half of the point ...to dodge a certain trademark bullet...but keep the flavour and the shape alive.
What would your response be to a company with a good reputation for high quality chassis,suspension and body development being able to offer a "kit" with a slightly modified Sagaris body on a new chassis(that will not rust btw)
Utilising only an LS engine package... LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 AND LS7,
The "kit" would be chassis, body and glass, with door hinges , rad. pedals etc all included...you would then have to provide a specific donor..(this could be provided at extra cost too if need be)
I know there is the IVA/Q plate hurdle but lets set that aside for now as I know there are other Countries where this is not a problem and they are not able to import a TVR for love nor money, but they could import a "kit" allowing them to live the dream.
The price for this would be in the 15-17,000 quid range.....
I am asking to see what response the purist TVR guys would have to it but ...its already underway from what I have been told...
please dont shoot me ....I know this car would not be a TVR and thats half of the point ...to dodge a certain trademark bullet...but keep the flavour and the shape alive.
What would your response be to a company with a good reputation for high quality chassis,suspension and body development being able to offer a "kit" with a slightly modified Sagaris body on a new chassis(that will not rust btw)
Utilising only an LS engine package... LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 AND LS7,
The "kit" would be chassis, body and glass, with door hinges , rad. pedals etc all included...you would then have to provide a specific donor..(this could be provided at extra cost too if need be)
I know there is the IVA/Q plate hurdle but lets set that aside for now as I know there are other Countries where this is not a problem and they are not able to import a TVR for love nor money, but they could import a "kit" allowing them to live the dream.
The price for this would be in the 15-17,000 quid range.....
I am asking to see what response the purist TVR guys would have to it but ...its already underway from what I have been told...
Edited by LMRACER on Tuesday 1st January 21:59
Personally I would only see it being considered a fake if its marketed as a TVR continuation or something equally tenuous....and tiresome actually
If its sold as what it is a V8 powered front engined muscle car...such as a Corvette or a Viper is in the USA, but one that can be built with quality and available parts it may stand a chance...IMHO.
If its sold as what it is a V8 powered front engined muscle car...such as a Corvette or a Viper is in the USA, but one that can be built with quality and available parts it may stand a chance...IMHO.
If its got the same engine as being used in "uprated" TVR's , and its body is taken from Sag. moulds then why would it be similar to an MR2 Ferrari rep.?
Not looking to start a fight ,just asking ...as I am personally very interested in owning one for the reasons I mentioned...currently available(new) parts and a chassis that will not rust..along with it already having the otherwise expensive LS engine installation..
Not looking to start a fight ,just asking ...as I am personally very interested in owning one for the reasons I mentioned...currently available(new) parts and a chassis that will not rust..along with it already having the otherwise expensive LS engine installation..
Edited by LMRACER on Tuesday 1st January 22:24
Colin ,
I agree, if it was entry level stuff I would not be interested...
I am expecting more info within a month and will be heading off to view with my own eyes...Pictures will certainly follow
I currently have an SRT Viper and a 993 as my toy cars but love the look of the Sag. but I am just not into the TVR parts and rust issues too much.
I agree, if it was entry level stuff I would not be interested...
I am expecting more info within a month and will be heading off to view with my own eyes...Pictures will certainly follow
I currently have an SRT Viper and a 993 as my toy cars but love the look of the Sag. but I am just not into the TVR parts and rust issues too much.
I am planning a trip to see the progress in person as soon as I have the green light from the builder.I have been sent some pictures of the body modifications..which I personally like.
The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
The body has been widened front and rear without hvaing blisters or flares added to the sides...
Seems pretty subtle but has added a little over 4 inches front and rear to the overall width of the body.
I am sworn to secrecy with the pictures but as soon as I have permission to post them I most certainly will.
CWIN,
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
CWIN,
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
Thats a great looking machine....congratulations, its very cohesive looking and not at all over the top....which gets me more excited about the one I am keen on.
Interestingly the pictures I have are also of a green bodyshell but its the factory pearl lime green base colour.
Did you maintain the stock wheelbase ?
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