Just bought a 1961 Grantura Mk1 Help

[alphaone]

THE AJP CHIMAERA said:

I've just bought a MK1 Grantura would love to get some more info on the car.
The Reg is 90 RTU and the car was originally white it had a Bristol BS1 2.0ltr 6 cylinder 1950s race engine in it from new. Will add some original Photo's soon.

How you getting along with the car? I am seriously considering getting one.

[THE AJP CHIMAERA]

I've just bought an another very rare project. Having to make the discussion now of witch one I'm going to sell .

I may put it on the market.

[Astacus]

THE AJP CHIMAERA said:

I've just bought an another very rare project. Having to make the discussion now of witch one I'm going to sell .

I may put it on the market.

what what what?

[THE AJP CHIMAERA]

I'm going to put the Grantura on ebay for sale.

[alphaone]

When is it going on?

[THE AJP CHIMAERA]

It is listed now

[GTRene]

nice, its that 90 RTU car...

[phillpot]

Just to save everyone searching for it.......

clicky

[my250gt]

GTRene said:

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Love this pic, now wouldnt that make for a great grid of race cars!

[dryden]

I think it is obscene! All those cars out of circulation, out of any enthusiast's reach, and banged up!

[Grantura2a]

It almost looks like my old '55 Tojeiro Bristol in one of your ebay shots.

Mike T

[THE AJP CHIMAERA]

That is a photo of the car outside the first owners house.

[Slow M]

dryden said:

I think it is obscene! All those cars out of circulation, out of any enthusiast's reach, and banged up!

You're a fool. You see an image, form an opinion with no information to establish a solid groundwork for logic, and have the audacity to spew out your bile.

The cars' owner and custodian can be said to be far more enthusiastic about the marque than most any of us. He acquired the majority of these cars at a time when their low value might have seen quite a few go to the breaker's yard; he gave them a roof over their heads when they might have had to suffer the elements, and by diminishing the supply side in the face of growing demand, he has done more to raise values than you ever will with your loose typing finger.

You must have good reason for having confidence in your sense of the prevalent moral leanings of TVR enthusiasts.

Best,
B.

[Slow M]

Grantura2a said:

...'55 Tojeiro Bristol ...

Lecher said:

YUM!

[my250gt]

[THREEFISHORANGE]

my250gt said:

Is it a Rochdale?

[alphaone]

dryden said:

I think it is obscene! All those cars out of circulation, out of any enthusiast's reach, and banged up!

I have been in touch with the guy that owns those cars, and he has been really helpful in helping me source body panels and parts for a MK1 Grantura, he even supplies new chassis. He has more knowledge and enthusiasm for these cars than anyone I have spoken to or corresponded with before.

[dryden]

Yes, It is a Rochdale Olympic, in front of it is a Daimler SP250, and next to it is an Elva Courier.

Yes, I agree that these rare cars are safe from the ravages of weather, and I am sure the owner is an enthusiast, he must be! but, unless they are for sale, or in a que to be re-built, they are also safe from the ravages of restorers........Perhaps not a bad thing in hindsight.............!

[alfa-chris]

dryden said:

Yes, It is a Rochdale Olympic

No it is not.

I´ve been to that place twice and this is definitly something else. He told me the name of the car, but unfortunately I can´t remember it.

[dryden]

You are right, it is bigger than an Olympic..............