RE: 250 orders for new TVR

[KTF]

Grey Ghost said:

smithyithy said:

Do we know where they're based? As in do they actually have a factory at this point?

Officially no and no is the answer. However, I doubt that is the case in reality and more will be revealed soon given the short timeframe between now and planned first deliveries.

You would think that the people handing over the deposit money would ask such questions. They dont seem unreasonable things to ask considering.

[smithyithy]

KTF said:

You would think that the people handing over the deposit money would ask such questions. They dont seem unreasonable things to ask considering.

One would assume so

When I paid the deposit for my Mini, I asked the question 'do I get one of those cuddly Mini bulldogs for free with the car?'

So asking 'do you actually have a factory or workforce to build the car yet?' seems bloody fair

But I have to hand it to the guys that have put their names and money down, and I assume like all of us I really hope this all comes good

[RoverP6B]

I quite like those Marcoses, the only bad bit is its drooping backside...

[HarryW]

I really think you change your login to 'au Contraire'

[dvs_dave]

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Some Gump]

RoverP6B said:

I quite like those Marcoses, the only bad bit is its drooping backside...

Style council has voted - Marcos' definitely uncool - sorry chaps.

[Blown2CV]

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I think it's a shame. Every thread on TVR's return quickly ends up in arguments, cock-waving and made-up bks. If it might end on arrival of an actual car then great, but it won't. There will always be nobheads for whom it isn't the real thing for a long list of reasons, or poor design choices have been made or whatever else. The unfortunate is not that they exist, but they are in there dominating every discussion.

[chris watton]

Blown2CV said:

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I think it's a shame. Every thread on TVR's return quickly ends up in arguments, cock-waving and made-up bks. If it might end on arrival of an actual car then great, but it won't. There will always be nobheads for whom it isn't the real thing for a long list of reasons, or poor design choices have been made or whatever else. The unfortunate is not that they exist, but they are in there dominating every discussion.

Usually, the ones that shout loudest, especially regarding negative comments, have absolutely no intention of ever owning any TVR, let alone a possible new one - they just make themselves look completely silly for all to see, yet they do not realise what knobs they appear to others!

[Roo]

RoverP6B said:

That really is nuts, and not all that attractive.

Meanwhile, just up the road from Gordon Murray is this, the oldest surviving vehicle factory in the UK (if not the world), repurposed as a Wetherspoon's pub...

Or they could revitalise the ole Rootes building in Maidstone. At least it's still a car dealership.

[Blown2CV]

chris watton said:

Blown2CV said:

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I think it's a shame. Every thread on TVR's return quickly ends up in arguments, cock-waving and made-up bks. If it might end on arrival of an actual car then great, but it won't. There will always be nobheads for whom it isn't the real thing for a long list of reasons, or poor design choices have been made or whatever else. The unfortunate is not that they exist, but they are in there dominating every discussion.

Usually, the ones that shout loudest, especially regarding negative comments, have absolutely no intention of ever owning any TVR, let alone a possible new one - they just make themselves look completely silly for all to see, yet they do not realise what knobs they appear to others!

well i'm looking forward to hearing more! i'm definitely not someone who thinks it HAS to be X AND Y AND Z and it will be st otherwise... drivetrain sounds interesting, styling might be harder to get right but hopeful that they've got as good a team as it is hinted.

[skyrover]

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

TBH I find myself agreeing with most of what 300bhp/ton says, if only he would put his point across a little more gracefully.

[DonkeyApple]

skyrover said:

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

TBH I find myself agreeing with most of what 300bhp/ton says, if only he would put his point across a little more gracefully.

Outside of recommendations of 8L trucks for people's grandmothers I usually agree with him.

[dvs_dave]

skyrover said:

dvs_dave said:

The fuse has been nicely lit on this one: RoverP6B vs 300bhp/ton. I'm not sure how long such irresistible forces of idiocy can occupy the same virtual space before the internet breaks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

TBH I find myself agreeing with most of what 300bhp/ton says, if only he would put his point across a little more gracefully.

Ok, substitute "idiocy" with "ridiculous suggestion making" and we're good to go.

[HarryW]

Anyone remember the last TVR to have a Cosworth engine in it.....iwafair the S series car that was used in promoting the up and coming Tuscan Challenge.




Thread here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=13&...

[soad]

Original sketches, iirc. Enjoy.

[plfrench]

Quite a range of styles there. Some drawing more heavily than others on previous TVRs.

The first interior sketch shows a non-manual gearchange - interesting. Obviously these are only sketches, so nothing can be taken as read in them, however, the fact they're even considering a non-manual is a surprise.

[DonkeyApple]

plfrench said:

Quite a range of styles there. Some drawing more heavily than others on previous TVRs.

The first interior sketch shows a non-manual gearchange - interesting. Obviously these are only sketches, so nothing can be taken as read in them, however, the fact they're even considering a non-manual is a surprise.

I don't think they are anything to do with the current company.

[KTF]

The third one down looks like someone has shoved something unexpected up its exhaust

[NRS]

I like the first one in particular - looks like a great modern take on a T350. The only issue is something like it might not be crazy enough to stand out from other cars.

[anonymous-user]

DonkeyApple said:

I don't think they are anything to do with the current companydecade.

EFA


I like the way all these "concept" sketches always show a ridiculously rakish glasshouse. If you look, either these cars are fitted with 40" wheels, or the windows are about 6" tall.......