New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 2)

New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 2)

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unrepentant

21,294 posts

258 months

Sunday 22nd December 2019
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My source from last time has leaked what he says is the new update to me. Make your own minds up;

Top Secret Update said:
TOP SECRET. FOR DEPOSITEERS EYES ONLY!!

Dear Depositeer

First some housekeeping. The magnificent seven are now known as the famous five and boy do we love you guys! Your resilience and indefatigability personify all that is good about our brand! Once again I must ask that you do not share the contents of this update online. Dickie has had a relapse since I last wrote and the doc says it was caused by seeing the whole whirlybird episode being regurgitated again. He's vulnerable guys so lets keep this offline!

There's no easy way to say this, Jones has let us down. So has his oppo, Jones. The whole thing is a debacle. We thought they were locked in but apparently Emlyn Rees made them an offer to build a conservatory on his bungalow in Merthyr that they couldn't refuse and that was that. We didn't see them for dust. But all is not lost. Major Llewelyn Jones from the club has a chum called Parry - Jones who knows some chaps who he promises are top drawer and we're meeting them pronto. Onwards and upwards!

Now, the fundraising suggestion we put forward on the last missive has not been a great success. Several depositeers got confused about their upline and downline and to cut a long story short the results were less than desirable. A friend suggested that we talk to a chap called Guzman stateside but it seems he's a little indisposed at present (but not for long he assures us!). All is not lost as he's put us in touch with a chap called Zambada who is "minding the store" (his words not mine!) and we're sending Dickie down to Mexico to see him next week. We figure a nice relaxing break in Sinaloa (wherever that is!) is just the ticket to aid his recuperation!

So while it may seem that nothing is happening on the surface, below the waterline it's a frenzy!

I'll be in touch when Dickie gets back and we've got together with Parry-Jones's chaps!

Yours in sport.

L

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Sunday 22nd December 2019
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I don't understand the logic of sending out updates (if they are) that must be kept secret. It's so childish if true.

If this is truly their business plan, then the senior management at Newco have lost it. How are they seriously expecting to encourage more deposit contributions? Or are they treating the remaining deposit holders with such contempt whilst Rome is burning?

I don't get it. Glad I have no financial interest tied up in Newco. I'd be trying my best to extricate my liabilities for sure by now.

Gazzab

21,132 posts

284 months

Sunday 22nd December 2019
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The deposits aren’t escrow (are they)? I would be pulling mine ASAP if it was me before other creditors get their hands on the money.

N7GTX

7,905 posts

145 months

Sunday 22nd December 2019
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unrepentant said:
My source from last time has leaked what he says is the new update to me. Make your own minds up;

Top Secret Update said:
TOP SECRET. FOR DEPOSITEERS EYES ONLY!!

Dear Depositeer

First some housekeeping. The magnificent seven are now known as the famous five and boy do we love you guys! Your resilience and indefatigability personify all that is good about our brand! Once again I must ask that you do not share the contents of this update online. Dickie has had a relapse since I last wrote and the doc says it was caused by seeing the whole whirlybird episode being regurgitated again. He's vulnerable guys so lets keep this offline!

There's no easy way to say this, Jones has let us down. So has his oppo, Jones. The whole thing is a debacle. We thought they were locked in but apparently Emlyn Rees made them an offer to build a conservatory on his bungalow in Merthyr that they couldn't refuse and that was that. We didn't see them for dust. But all is not lost. Major Llewelyn Jones from the club has a chum called Parry - Jones who knows some chaps who he promises are top drawer and we're meeting them pronto. Onwards and upwards!

Now, the fundraising suggestion we put forward on the last missive has not been a great success. Several depositeers got confused about their upline and downline and to cut a long story short the results were less than desirable. A friend suggested that we talk to a chap called Guzman stateside but it seems he's a little indisposed at present (but not for long he assures us!). All is not lost as he's put us in touch with a chap called Zambada who is "minding the store" (his words not mine!) and we're sending Dickie down to Mexico to see him next week. We figure a nice relaxing break in Sinaloa (wherever that is!) is just the ticket to aid his recuperation!

So while it may seem that nothing is happening on the surface, below the waterline it's a frenzy!

I'll be in touch when Dickie gets back and we've got together with Parry-Jones's chaps!

Yours in sport.

L
This is (almost) believable - the exclamation marks nearly convinced me it was penned by LE! readit

Tyre Tread

10,542 posts

218 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Tyre Smoke said:
I don't understand the logic of sending out updates (if they are) that must be kept secret. It's so childish if true.

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It's a lot easier to keep the con alive if there aren't people on the outside looking in pointing out its a con.

I want TVR to succeed but in my heart of hearts I can't believe they will.

anonymous-user

56 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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As I said before, I’m pro TVR but this is all beyond a farce now. It’s embarrassing too considering I’ve had many a lively debate by saying it’s all going to happen and had to eat my words now!

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Don't beat yourself up Pushfit, we are all TVR enthusiasts but the truth is, beyond a few stickers on a Rebellion, nothing else is going to happen.
I feel sorry for the continuing deposit holders, not because I think they are stupid, but because they are going to be bitterly disappointed. But there's none so blind as those that won't see.
I really hope I'm wrong.

anonymous-user

56 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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^ yep if there’s no news or updates for the ‘fans’ beyond the end of the year I shall give up on it all. IF anything happens I wont want to be any part of it after all this. TVR doesn’t seem to realise how deeply we wanted it to happen - depositholders or not.

crosseyedlion

2,182 posts

200 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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I started off one of their biggest advocates and full of optimism. But I love the TVR brand, I want them to stop this farce before any more goodwill towards the brand is lost. Even if they managed to get the Griff in production (which I severely doubt) they've demonstrated that they will be unable to respond to engineering challenges/changes, warranty issues and new or updated models in a timely fashion.

Quite simply. They had the opportunity on a plate. With all the deposits and possibilities. Access to TVR's back catalogue.... It was an open goal.

They've blown it.

m4tti

5,443 posts

157 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Spag seems to be alluding to the update and hydrogen power, in his uhh off the wall thread hehe


Jon39

12,935 posts

145 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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I presume those who placed deposits did so, to be early amongst the queue of buyers.
If you think the deposit money could be at risk, probably wise now to seek return.

Should the resurrected TVR dream eventually become reality, then there is unlikely to be a long waiting list, so then just buy the car you want.

Simple logic, after such a strange and secretive business situation.



Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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To be honest, looking at the car now, even ignoring it's gaping maw, it looks dated.

anonymous-user

56 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Are they still accepting deposits? Theoretically they would be if they think it’s going to happen, but if that’s the case there would be more PR - which there isn’t.
In other words they seem to currently be only paying lip service to existing deposit holders and not going beyond that to seek any new deposits, the PR and marketing having effectively ended.

crosseyedlion

2,182 posts

200 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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V6 Pushfit said:
Are they still accepting deposits? Theoretically they would be if they think it’s going to happen, but if that’s the case there would be more PR - which there isn’t.
In other words they seem to currently be only paying lip service to existing deposit holders and not going beyond that to seek any new deposits, the PR and marketing having effectively ended.
The website still says accepting deposits.

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Aside from the Rebellion WEC team there is zero marketing going on. And I suspect Rebellion only have the logo on because it was paid for ages ago.

If anything was imminent then marketing would be in full swing. Let's face it, this has been dragging on so long and they haven't even started to build the factory (save for identifying a potential site) let alone a car. The costs involved from here alone are going to be eye watering. And now the Freemasons updates make a bad situation into a horrible nightmare. If I still had money in, I'd be pulling it and just buying the car when it's produced. If Newco were being open and honest, which they would be if it was all going well, there wouldn't be any issues.

anonymous-user

56 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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I don’t think they’re being dishonest, it’s more like just not getting the public interface anywhere near right.

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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I agree. I didn't mean to infer any sort of dishonesty. Just dreadful PR.

Anyway, if I were in the market for a new TVR..

http://www.grexautomotive.com/the-kit


Gazzab

21,132 posts

284 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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I am sure I read that Peugeot are now the rebellion sponsors.

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

263 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Rebellion and Peugeot are tying up to produce the new hypercar for 2021. For some reason the FIA/Wec have decided that all hypercars must be 'factory' rather than privateer entry like ByKolles and Rebellion are now. Guess that is a good way around the rules for both Peugeot and Rebellion. Peugeot with the factory, Rebellion with a ready made team.

N7GTX

7,905 posts

145 months

Monday 23rd December 2019
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Gazzab said:
I am sure I read that Peugeot are now the rebellion sponsors.
They are taking over from 2022. They will become the Peugeot Sport factory team and will race as Rebellion Peugeot.
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