Early TVR Pictures

[Andrew Gray]

280i said:

What are the small lights that come out of the body in front of the headlights? My car has black plugs in those spots. Do they have their own switch? or come on with other lights?
Were those installed at the factory?

thank you

Side Lights come on with light switch with column stalk on side lights as fitted to Royal enfield and still available from India
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

Dollyman1850 said:

I sent you an e-mail yesterday Rene.
But would also ask you to respect that pictures shared on a closed group are for the closed group only unless of course you are given specific permission to share them by the person who has taken the picture in the first place.

Cheers
N.

As the OP here on this thread I feel I should intervene here before it goes further.
Since when did you become Moderator on here or Facebook Neil.
If anyone has issues with Rene Posting there pictures then it for them to deal with.
Anyone who posts pictures on the TVR Forums anywhere are fully aware that Rene will probably share them here.
In certain cases I have posted pictures on some forums where I have asked that they are not shared as they don't belong to me and that has been respected.
I did e mail Rene today reminding him to Respect the pictures and make sure he accredits the pictures to the original owners and he has done that
Andrew

Edited by Andrew Gray on Sunday 3rd January 16:00

[Andrew Gray]

Dollyman1850 said:

I have a nice one of you with a frying pan in your hand in your kitchen not wearing much else Andrew!! I will remember to credit you with the ownership When I plaster it all over various websites.
Cheers
N.

Will look Forward to re living the Memory
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

TVRMs said:

Speaking on behalf of Linda, with her permission LOL,

GTR was honest enough to credit Linda with the photos. We've had fun posting them somewhere it is easy to post, if someone wants to copy them here and they bring a smile to someone's face we're happy (as long as no one try's to pass them off as their own work)

Kind of brings the thread back on line too - with old photos of newer cars rather than new ones of old cars.

Lots more being posted as we trawl through boxes of old photos so I expect the thread to grow. Enjoy

Edited by TVRMs on Sunday 3rd January 16:27

+1 nice to see some proper old pictures a big Thanks to Linda
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[Andrew Gray]

henrytvr said:

Looks like Martin 2 which is now in Germany.

Fantastic pictures by the way, thanks for sharing

I think its No 8 Henry
PS Missed you at the Pre 80s this year
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

If you are a TVRCC Member and have seen this Months Sprint you will have seen one of these pictures i did not want to put on here until they where in Sprint the car is
Bob Rudolphs beauty and these pictures are courtsey of Diego Perri if you share them please make sure you credit them to Perri Thank You.
If your not a Member maybe its time to join as the Pre 80s cars are getting regular great features thanks to our hard working Pre 80s Editor Oliver Edwards

[Andrew Gray]

GTRene said:

part 2 of 4 with project
FBH-626 Tuscan V8 200-018

Second two pictures are a different car mate if you go back and edit I can then delete this
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

[Andrew Gray]

Today at the Irish Classic Car show at the RDS haven't been there for years many a happy visit there as a child for the Horse show one of the highlights of the year there I don't think they had a Classic car show back then well done to the Irish TVRCC for a great balanced display





Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

alphaone said:

GTRene said:

650-KTF grantura mk2a

I went to view this car its a MK1 that was involved in a accident decades ago and the owner repaired it using a MK2 rear

Registration: 650 KTF
Chassis Number: 7/FS/112
Engine Number: 109E650
Odometer reading: 36,600

650 KTF’s history is fascinating and is on the market for the first time in 40 years, having been purchased from the estate of the late owner. Luckily he wrote down its complete story in a 26 page document that resides within the history file. He acquired the car in 1971 as a rolling chassis, minus engine, and separate damaged body. It had been bought in Blackpool by a friend who had an accident near Perth on the way home, badly damaging the rear bodywork and bonnet. It was repaired with a slightly later back half, which explains the detail differences to the MkI, as can be seen on the car today. The Grantura was moved from home to home over the next fifteen years with sporadic restoration work being carried out. Then the owner resolved to complete it after passing his 40th birthday, commenting, “If I don’t finish it soon I won’t be able to get in it!”
There are detailed notes on the restoration, which included fitting a rebuilt Ford 1340cc pre-crossflow engine of the type used on the Grantura Mk. IIa. This was one of several engine options available to Grantura owners over the years and a huge improvement on the Ford side valve it would have had originally. One of the most exciting parts of the car is its unmolested interior, including the original TVR bonnet badge and the Grantura steering wheel; these wheels are very rare items indeed!
As the car had been laid up for some time, the vendor proceeded to re-commission it with works that involved a carburettor strip and clean and complete brake overhaul. It needed just a rear wheel bearing and adjustment of the brake balance to pass the MoT test and it ran sweetly after a full service. The chassis appears to be in excellent condition and the wire wheels are very good and shod with a matching set of good Firestone tyres. The paintwork is now showing its age with a number of cracks and chips to be found. The vendor has seriously considered repainting it but has decided to leave that decision to the new owner. This TVR is also offered with a genuine Mk.I Grantura rear body tub, so it could be returned to full 1958/9 specification if desired.
The doors are tiny, so getting in is for the slim and agile and headroom is very limited. Once in it is a very snug and pleasant environment, with excellent grip from those period 1950?s bucket seats. Performance is lively and the gearbox has a lovely mechanical short throw, while the massive 11? drum brakes – from the Healey 100-6 – have no trouble stopping such a light car. The steering is direct and precise and the front suspension is as firm as all the books say – one of the reasons the Grantura was (and remains) so popular for competition work.

That's one car either of us should of bought at the time John
It was for sale down in Wichester at the time I recognise the advert at the time I thought it a little rich at 15k how wrong I was
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

Griffiths This weekend at the GRRC 74th Meeting at Goodwood

[Andrew Gray]

DavidY said:

Looks like a Taimar to me ??

And a fantastic restoration and the sound system hidden in the back I think cost more that some of my cars looked amazing
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

2016 National Drive it Day at the Bicester Heritage Centre Beautiful Vixen S3
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[Andrew Gray]

Nice Period sound and can be linked to I pad although Classic FM with a period crackle suits me

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[Andrew Gray]

Some Early TVR Pictures from todays Racing at Brands Hatch

Driver William Penrose Grantura MK3












Driver Robb Cull Grantura Mk3








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Edited by Andrew Gray on Saturday 30th April 21:36

[Andrew Gray]

[Andrew Gray]

Kraftfahrer said:

Last weekend at Einbeck/Germany. The first TVRpre80s-meeting. Best weather conditions – great pleasure!

Fantastic Arnfried
Fantastic Pictures and a Great turn out for your first pre 80s event I am sure it will grow maybe we can organise a UK contingent next year
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

Kraftfahrer said:

Andrew Gray said:

Fantastic Arnfried
Fantastic Pictures and a Great turn out for your first pre 80s event I am sure it will grow maybe we can organise a UK contingent next year
Andrew

That sounds very good Andrew. The second TVRpre80s-meeting is planned for 19th to 21st May next year at the same place at Einbeck/Germany. You will find more details soon on Patricks blog at www.tvrpre80s.com.
Cheers A.

Will have to see what the Dates for Zolder and Spa Classic are if possible it could make a great road trip to combine all three I am sure there would be a few up for that in 2017
Andrew

[Andrew Gray]

taimar77 said:

Hi Andrew,

Could be a challenge, because Spa-Classic is on the second and the TVR PRE 80’S OWNERS AND FRIENDS meeting is planed for the third weekend in May. The 36th Continental Meeting is in June.

That's a shame its great when Spa and Zolder are the same weekend if you can plan it one year for the weekend before Spa in a year when Zolder and Spa are the same weekend people could make a 10 day holiday with 4 days touring in between
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[Andrew Gray]

taimar77 said:

I think this will never happen, because Spa Classic is in beginning of May and Zolder since years mid June. So come over for Spa and visit the Pre 80s Meeting afterwards.

They where the same weekend a few years back and I did both that year don't worry will sort something any reason for a road trip is great cars in Garages are just promises of adventures to come
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