RE: 250 orders for new TVR
Discussion
More money than sense investing in a new TVR at this point. It's as pie in the sky as these crazy Mexican/Norwegian/Cambodian car companies that proclaim a new supercar at every major car show. They get the money, then either never deliver anything or deliver an abomination.
I can't see this being anything different, tbh.
/cynical
I can't see this being anything different, tbh.
/cynical
culpz said:
TVR had better have something utterly mind-blowing lined up to make sure these deposits stick! There must be some serious die-hard fans out there.
I'm not even a TVR fan and I've 'registered my interest'. Bit of an adventure isn't it? I'd probably put down a deposit if I thought I could get away with it at home. So, softly softly...
d, surely? Previously their best names have been slight tweaks to mythical creatures.
Bird:
Griffin - Griffith
Canine:
Cerberus - Cerbera
Feline:
Chimera - Chimaera
(Griffin is half lion, so sort of in here too)
So why not go equine (and quite apt at this point) and call it a TVR Unicorn
? Or perhaps...
Centaur - Centaura maybe?
EDIT:
Looking into it a bit more,
The names do work well for TVRs to be honest...
Bird:
Griffin - Griffith
Canine:
Cerberus - Cerbera
Feline:
Chimera - Chimaera
(Griffin is half lion, so sort of in here too)
So why not go equine (and quite apt at this point) and call it a TVR Unicorn
? Or perhaps...Centaur - Centaura maybe?
EDIT:
Looking into it a bit more,
wiki said:
the Chimera was one of the offspring of Typhon and Echidna and a sibling of such monsters as Cerberus and the Lernaean Hydra.
So a Hydra? Won't go down well if it leaks... The names do work well for TVRs to be honest...
wiki said:
According to Hesiod, Typhon was "terrible, outrageous and lawless", and on his shoulders were one hundred snake heads, that emitted fire and every kind of noise
Edited by SturdyHSV on Thursday 27th August 14:49
Unlike most British car stories this one seems to have the correct names in the cirrect places.
Gordon Murray, iStream (very clever both of them), Cosworth, TVR and someone who seems to know how to run a business rather than liking to tinker in his shed and then starts to make cars.
I really hope it goes well for TVR.
Just need Aston to drop AMG and get on with becoming a proper car company not a coach builder.
Gordon Murray, iStream (very clever both of them), Cosworth, TVR and someone who seems to know how to run a business rather than liking to tinker in his shed and then starts to make cars.
I really hope it goes well for TVR.
Just need Aston to drop AMG and get on with becoming a proper car company not a coach builder.
"a heart-warming situation".
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money?
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money?
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
ZOLLAR said:
PGNCerbera said:
Deposit in and cannot wait.....
Have they said how much of an update you'll get on the car as it progresses in development?Dear TVR fan,
Well done, you did it - You are Captain of your Soul!
Congratulations on placing your deposit for one of the new 2017 TVR cars – the most anticipated new sports car to be produced in many years!
Thank you for placing your faith in us and our partners - like us, you are happy to stand up and be counted. The next chapter of TVR's 68-year history is being written now - we're delighted to have you on board!
We'll be back in touch with more details about your order and also to give you a heads-up on how we're progressing with car stuff soon.
Thanks very much for your support.
Les Edgar
TVR
Terms and conditions apply. You must not be a numpty, own a caravan, etc. etc.
WARNING! Please note, cars are dangerous and may kill you. Don’t drive them if you’re not up to it. Driving The new TVR Sportscar may cause excitement, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, blood rush, head rush and, in extreme cases, poor bladder control. May inflate the ego and make the driver more attractive to the opposite sex. Will cause bouts of anguish and envy in others.
let me try and answer some of these questions
ORD said:
"a heart-warming situation".
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money? -
- TVR Manufacturing Limited incorporated in England and Wales with registration number 08486573 whose registered
office is at Wentworth House, 4400 Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FJ -
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
Less than zero
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
not sure
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
no idea
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
no idea
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
no idea
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
some might, not me. I tend to go with my instincts and Les Edgar, Gordon Murray and Cosworth are serious entities in my book and I am also demented for TVR's. Call it a leap of faith
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money? -
- TVR Manufacturing Limited incorporated in England and Wales with registration number 08486573 whose registered
office is at Wentworth House, 4400 Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FJ -
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
Less than zero
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
not sure
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
no idea
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
no idea
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
no idea
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
some might, not me. I tend to go with my instincts and Les Edgar, Gordon Murray and Cosworth are serious entities in my book and I am also demented for TVR's. Call it a leap of faith
smilo996 said:
Unlike most British car stories this one seems to have the correct names in the cirrect places.
Gordon Murray, iStream (very clever both of them),
You say that but I didn't have grey hair when I first heard of I stream and to my knowledge I'm yet to see a car so that doesn't bode well for TVR producing anything quickly. Gordon Murray, iStream (very clever both of them),
PGNCerbera said:
let me try and answer some of these questions
Good work fella. You clearly have the nads required to both place a deposit and drive the car.ORD said:
"a heart-warming situation".
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money? -
- TVR Manufacturing Limited incorporated in England and Wales with registration number 08486573 whose registered
office is at Wentworth House, 4400 Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FJ -
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
Less than zero
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
not sure
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
no idea
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
no idea
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
no idea
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
some might, not me. I tend to go with my instincts and Les Edgar, Gordon Murray and Cosworth are serious entities in my book and I am also demented for TVR's. Call it a leap of faith
No sh*t! If someone gave me thousands of pounds for nothing, I would be pleased about it, too.
Anyone who has punted up a deposit care to answer some questions about it?
To what legal entity did you pay the money? -
- TVR Manufacturing Limited incorporated in England and Wales with registration number 08486573 whose registered
office is at Wentworth House, 4400 Parkway, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FJ -
What do you know about the creditworthiness of that entity?
Less than zero
On what terms is your deposit to be returned?
not sure
How much do you know about the amount of capital required to bring the car to market and how much of that capital has already been raised?
no idea
Where would you fall in the list of unsecured creditors?
no idea
Under what conditions is the company permitted to pay out dividends or other payments to directors prior to launch?
no idea
I would wait until about 2019 before checking Daily Mail headlines for "I was promised a TVR and got nothing while Mr X lives it up in Barbados on my deposit".
some might, not me. I tend to go with my instincts and Les Edgar, Gordon Murray and Cosworth are serious entities in my book and I am also demented for TVR's. Call it a leap of faith
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