New TVR book is a good read

[JonnySpeedbump]

Hey folks, just a heads up if you haven't read 'TVR: Cars of the Peter Wheeler era' by Ralph Dodds.
I've been looking at TVR's for a while now and am always hungry for more info on the mark, especially the Chimaera, Cerbera and Tuscan as these are the models that I'm particularly lusting after. I ordered this book back in June as a birthday pressie for myself and eagerly awaited its release which was slated for August. However, the release day came and went with no book and as the weeks passed I started to lose hope that I'd see this book at all. I came close to cancelling the order a few times but, a few weeks ago, I got a message from Amazon informing me the book had finally been given a revised release date, whoop!
I received the book yesterday and I'm very glad that I didn't cancel the order. It's a cracking read, full of information and history on TVR as well as develpment info on each of the models mentioned above and many more. Glossy pictures and owners stories round the book out nicely and reading through it has only served to increase my appetite to own one of Blackpools finest.
Not being a TVR owner or having read any other books on the mark, I don't know how much new info this publication offers but I will certainly find it of great use when searching out the right TVR for me.

[BeastMaster]

Hi Jonathan

If you want further info, mainly on the Chimaera another book to read would be The TVR Griffith and Chimaera by Steve Heath

Very much a nuts and bolts book but a lot of valuable information

[ruggy]

Interesting, I also noticed it didn't appear when it was supposed to and was disappointed. Might get it now that it's available in hardback. Thanks for the heads up.

[Speed 3]

I was wondering how it turned out in the end. Ralph had some photos of my Tuscan for it, would be good to know if they made it in. They were from this series with the prior reg:





or maybe the one on my PH profile.

Will go on the xmas list if it's in there

[alex_gray255]

Lot of pics of lots of cars. Well worth the read.

[JonnySpeedbump]

Beastie, thanks for the heads up on the Steve Heath book. Nuts and bolts books are just my ticket as i'm very much a hands on owner so this will be going on the chrimbo list for sure, cheers!
Speedy, as gorgeous as your Tuscan is, I've had a good look through but sadly can't find any pictures of it in the book. Sorry pal.

[Englishman]

I supplied a few pics of my old white 450SE (Wedge) too. Any chance of having a look to see if any made it in?

[JonnySpeedbump]

There are certainly quite a few pics of one or more lovely looking 450se's in white. A couple of a car reg: TVR450S on a beachfront and one profile view in front of the old Castrol tower at Castle Combe. Crackin' looking motor(s). Any of those yours Englishman?

[Englishman]

Thanks for looking and yes, the 450SE at Castle Coombe was mine from '89 to '95. It also appreared in an Autocar 0-100-0 test, but that is a whole other story!

[TVRCC PR]

Sorry it was delayed. It was printed in China (apparently all books are printed there now as even with the cost of shipping its much cheaper - shame) and it was delayed over there. The originally planned launch date was 15th July so that it could be launched at the TVRCC 59th gathering at Millbrook.

[threespins]

Great read, Ralph, very professional I have all the other books that have been written, but a completely different take, well done.

[chris watton]

Great book - at last, a book that gives equal chapter space to the T cars, rather than just another 'updated' reprint with all the newer cars just tagged on at the end of a new small chapter, I love it.

[TAM747]

i will get mine on 7th december, the day amazon.de starts to deliver your book, i'm very curious !

i ordered on 8th october ..

[pjac67]

I ordered mine on wednesday and got it today. Great informative read with loads of good/never seen before pics....

Thanks for the photo inclusion/acknowledgement Ralph !

[BuzzBillsberry]

Mines landed this morning and it's my first TVR book and a good read for £17.99 cheers Amazon

Buzz

[RichB]

I wasn't aware of this book but as it's written by Ralph, who must have been around TVR for most if not all of the Wheeler era, I will certainly buy it.

[CHIMV8]

Thanks for the post!

Just ordered mine from Amazon,ready to read in Tenerife on 16th November(sorry had to drop that in)

[PuffsBack]

My copy just arrived in the post - looks a really good read and a pic of my Sagaris on page 32 Well done Ralph

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I also provided some pictures. Hopefully mine has made it in there too. Will have to buy it to find out.

[PuffsBack]

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I also provided some pictures. Hopefully mine has made it in there too. Will have to buy it to find out.

Yes it is, on the first page of the 'Chimaera' chapter. Picture of it outside the factory. You also get a mention in the Acknowledgements at the start