My new Taimar.

[RFC1]

Just viewed and bought this taimar yesterday, the seller has had it for about 20 years, hes not used it for 5 !! chassis looks like it might need some work, but the car is a "driver". all for only 500 quid!! I will report more when i get it home.. Sandy

Edited by RFC1 on Saturday 18th February 20:32

Edited by RFC1 on Saturday 18th February 20:36

[B16 RFF]

I know this car. It belonged to Paul Mulvey, who was RO for the Mid-Kent area of the TVRCC in the late 80s. I think he sold it to a dealer, who presumably sold it to the guy you bought it from. Paul was under the impression that it had been written off, but obviously this is not the case.

I also have some photos taken at a couple of events at Brands Hatch, which I think must have been in 1986.

I will let Paul know the car has surfaced.

Cheers,

Paul (Lavington)

[RFC1]

That would be great if you could post up any old photos Paul, It was bought from Dvd Gerald by its current owner. I will confirm the date when i get all the paperwork.

Sandy

Edited by RFC1 on Tuesday 28th July 11:04

[KANEIT]

That was a bargain! Nice one!
Oh the joy of a double garage, which I do not have.

Edited by KANEIT on Tuesday 28th July 13:02

[GAjon]

Looks a great find, the body looks pretty good in the photos.
Enjoy rebuiling it and driving it, the M series are a really good underated TVR.

[Slow M]

Congratulations! Not only does it look as though it is in nice condition, the colours are very pleasing as well.
Enjoy your M experience!
B.

[djc100]

Great find at a very nice price. Looks a good base for a very nice car.

I found my M a little strange to drive at first but now love it. Just need to find something to do with my left foot when not on the clutch

Enjoy
David

[dram]

Rfc

Thats a bargain ..well done !

Missing my M Series that I had for 2 years ..

Is that WSO Registration originally a Moray or Aberdeenshire based number?

Keep in touch with the progress please

Hopefully one day (soon) I can get back into TVR ownership - for now getting the 2 teenage kids their own motors..

Regards
Brian

[wulmar]

[quote=RFC1]Just viewed and bought this taimar yesterday, the seller has had it for about 20 years, hes not used it for 5 !! chassis looks like it might need some work, but the car is a "driver". all for only 500 quid!! I will report more when i get it home.. Sandy
Did you buy from a guy in Drymen by any chance

[RFC1]

Drymen for sure mate. Incidentally i viewed it about 12 years ago when it was also put up for sale ,didnt have the balls to buy a tvr back then, but a chance conversation 2 days ago and here we are!!
Sandy

[wulmar]

[quote=RFC1]Drymen for sure mate. Incidentally i viewed it about 12 years ago when it was also put up for sale ,didnt have the balls to buy a tvr back then, but a chance conversation 2 days ago and here we are!!
Sandy[/quote

I looked at it about two years ago,when it was up for sale
thought id recognised it
enjoy

[RFC1]

Where are you based yourself ??
You got a TVR ?

Cheers Sandy

[wulmar]

RFC1 said:

Where are you based yourself ??
You got a TVR ?

Cheers Sandy

I am based in Glasgow ,no unfortunately i don't have a Tvr,but you never know .

[B16 RFF]

Hi, here the are photos as promised. As I said, I'm pretty sure they were taken in 1986, mostly at Brands Hatch. The Caterham was mine as was the red M, which was fresh from a chassis overhaul

Edited by B16 RFF on Saturday 1st August 21:00

[RFC1]

Thats fabulous Paul, really adds to the cars history and interest for me.

Cheers Sandy

[RFC1]

Ok, hopefully bring this thread up to date soon.!! Actually drove the car yesterday if only to move it from storage to somewhere i can finish off the basics to make it mot'able........

Sandy

[Seabass]

B16 RFF said:

Whoa! That's my Vixen GYG 60J... Any further details? I've never seen a picture of it on the road before...
You've made my evening!

Funny - I've just noticed this thread is back from three years ago!

James

[oliverb205]

The Vixen belonged to Maggie Bird of the Kent Region at the time. There is an article in "Practical Classics" November 1987 on the Vixen and GYG60J is pictured.

Oliver.

[Seabass]

Many Thanks. Guess what I'm off to eBay to find..

[RFC1]

Ok, i am going to make a concerted effort to get this car ready to mot very soon.! It will be a bit of a "bodge" as it really needs a new chassis in the long term, but i am determined to get some use out of it in the short term.
Adrian@ will probably tell me to do it "right" just like he told me 5 years ago, but hey ho.!!

Sandy