Have you seen this Grantura before?

[Adrian L]

Hello All,

I need help! I have the above car and hope someone might recognise it and have some information on its history. I don’t know much about it, other than it was obtained by the chap I got it from in 1968. He came across it because the chap he got if from owed him money. Unfortunately he couldn’t remember the chaps’ name. He put it into a garage in 1968 and that’s where I found it in 1995. After all this time, I now have the funds to restore her. My intention is to keep it original. It needs a Coventry Climax Engine which I am looking for. Any information would be gratefully received.

Here is a link to pictures of the car on Photobox and a link to an article OldClassicCars ran for me.

http://www.photobox.co.uk/my/album?album_id=775878...

http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/tvr-grantura.htm

Looking forward to your comments.

Adrian

[plasticpig72]

fantastic project and have fun.
i hope someone can find info
Alan

[Astacus]

Wow, are those wobbly webs?
Maybe it has some interesting history

[alphaone]

Have you spoken to the TVRCC about your car? they may have some info.
You can also apply to the DVLA for info using V888

Keep the wobbly wheels! They are difficult to get hold of.

Good luck with the projecy and keep up all informed of how you get on.

[Adrian L]

Hi,

Yes they are wobbly webs, made specifically for TVR. There are no the same as the lotus ones.

I’ve spoken to the TVRCC – unfortunately they don’t have any information on the car. The records held by TVR, they were missing a few cars and this is one of them! I have checked with the DVLA too. Since it wasn’t registered from the old paper system to the new electronic system, the paper records were destroyed by them! They didn’t archive!! Records held by Greater London Council in relations to tax disc etc were destroyed in a flood they had 20 years ago!! At each turn, a road block – hence my plea here. I will keep the forum informed and I’m setting up a blog to document the restoration.

[alphaone]

Just a thought, it might be worth contacting Peter Filby, he was on about writing a book on TVRs in competition, he might have heard about your car

http://www.tvrbooks.com/alsoplanned.html

[RobMk2a]

Judging from the period photos in Peter Filby's books the wobbly web wheels are quite rare. Most standard Grantura's appear to have wire wheels.

Klaus Witzig also has a set of Wobbly Web wheels and may be able to help / rule out a few cars.

From the photos they were fitted to atleast following MK2's driven by

Colin Escott Factory car see page 14 Brookland Books
John Thurner see page 110 The Early Years bonnet modified for cooling.
Tommy Entwistle TE2 The Early Years page 101
John Woolfe (see other thread now owned by Ivan Dutton) AUD10 0
Possibly Keith Aitchison 12 KMA page 111 The Early Years (although Success Against the Odds shows it at Goodwood and also Silverstone with wire wheels and different colour)

Edit to add Oakes Richards Research Garage from Klaus' website

Dave Baldock (I assume the classic car dealer) also raced in period is he still contactable.

Coffee Bean also had Wobbly Webs but it is a MK1.

Rob

Edited by RobMk2a on Thursday 26th February 19:11

Edited by RobMk2a on Friday 27th February 07:53

[RobMk2a]

Mike Botherwood (Lotus expert) and Coventry Climax Engine Services may be able to help with the engine.

John Danby Motorsport had a FWE for sale recently.

Rob

[GTRene]

maybe you could ask this guy, he's also on PH, I guess the name is something with grantura in it.

http://www.tvr-grantura.de/

[GTRene]

there are also pictures with wobbly wheels grantura's on his website here>

http://www.tvr-grantura.de/Meine-Grantura-Seite/Ra...

and ow...he has also a few himself to restore on day...or not.
so be aware he maybe also want yours

[Adrian L]

Hi All,
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve got Peters book and had a good look through it. I’ve sent him an email this evening to see if he has any info or is interested in the car for the book. I’ve also been in contact with Klaus from Germany (www.tvr-grantura.de), he actually came over and looked at the car. He doesn’t know any of its history but is interested in the car and continues to provide advice and guidance. I’ve contacted Mike B as well and await to see what engine he has and how much. I’m also sending an email now to John Danbury Motorsport to see if they have something.

Again, appreciate all you feedback/advice. Please keep it coming. I will provide updates as I get them.