Friday 9th February 2007

TVRs converge on Blackpool

ThunderBall party attracts over 500 guests

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TVR's Bristol Avenue factory: closed forever?

There'll be hundreds of TVRs converging on Blackpool tomorrow, heading for the huge party being thrown for the benefit of TVR's ex-workers.

But if you haven't bought your tickets, then it's too late, as the closing date was a week ago. The party, dubbed ThunderBall, which will happen at the Blackpool's Winter Gardens, looks set to be huge.

According to organiser David Hughes: "We are now expecting a staggering 550 to 600 attendees, for what could be the last time the workers are gathered together in one place. In addition to the attractions of a live band, disco, food, drink and great company, we have received donations of more than 40 prizes, from generous supporters which will be raffled on the night.

"There are convoys arranged from all corners of the country, synchronised to converge in Blackpool at the same time on Saturday afternoon. The day after the party, even more TVR owners will be joining the ThunderBall attendees for a parade drive to the old factory in Bristol Avenue, for a last photocall at the home of TVR before heading off in convoy for a drive around the Trough of Bowland."

• Related story: Date for huge TVR party draws closer

[andyturner]

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

[Nano2nd]

andyturner said:

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

thanks for that useful insight

have a good one guys!

[erijaso]

Make sure their are plenty of pictures so those who don't attend can see the event.

Have fun

G

[Wacky Racer]

andyturner said:

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

As many as that??.....




Only joking.......Have a great time guys.........

[pdtvr]

andyturner said:

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

Check out this knob's profile - he's even too embarassed to list what he drives, although I would hazard a guess at Citroen Saxo Gti.

[Brink]

erijaso said:

Make sure their are plenty of pictures so those who don't attend can see the event.

Have fun

G

Drive carefully and have a great bash.

[SEN 18]

andyturner said:

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

"Theirs always one old bean".Bet you wish you had a TIV?

[OLYC]

good luck, drive safe, hope the snow doesn't dampen too many spirits.

Have a blast

[convert]

andyturner said:

Well they might have sold 600 tickets, but if everyone's driving over in TVRs, I wouldn't count on more than 400 or so getting there!

Troll Alert, Either that or a Porsche driver with a 'complex'.

PS Have a great party Guys 'n' Gals.

[wedgeman]

erijaso said:

Make sure their are plenty of pictures so those who don't attend can see the event.

Have fun

G

Will be putting a full report in April's issue of Sprint Magazine...

[jonny tvr]

what time is the convoy on sunday and where?

[e2djh]

jonny tvr said:

what time is the convoy on sunday and where?

Here mate
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=344967&f=13&h=0

see you there

[jonny tvr]

Thanks David. Will try and make it. By the way how much was your cherry bomb conversion and can I get it done in Cheshire do you know.

[e2djh]

jonny tvr said:

Thanks David. Will try and make it. By the way how much was your cherry bomb conversion and can I get it done in Cheshire do you know.

Jonny, YHM

[matt60]

Congratulations and a very big well done to David for all his hard work he deserves a medal. All TVR owners should be proud of themselves for all the support that has been shown for the workers in Blackpool. I wish I could make the dinner but aniversary dinner with wiffy was allready booked. Have a great time, enjoy and Ill be thinking of you while im having Chinese with the Hippopopafrog.

[anonymous-user]

I hope that speeling mistake wasn't intentional

Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 9th February 16:49

[matt60]

Ive been lisdexik all of my life and am a fully paid up member of the DNA (National Dislecsic Asssociation) sorry for that mistake Kristy

[anonymous-user]

I hope your wiffy doesn't read hp then

[matt60]

Wiffy can't read or cook thats why we are eating out and why I love her soooooooooo much. I should not realy call her a hippopofrog as she realy is a lovely crockadillapig

[anonymous-user]

Aaahhh