TVR Shooting Brake, Feedback please!
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Hi, to all TVR Nuts!
Before you tell me that;
I know that this is a bad sacrilege.
Anyway, I´m really fed of Mercedes&Co changing modells that often (Facelift after 2 years, introduction of completely new modell 2 years later again) and in addition not too much fun to drive as well.
On the other hand my Great Dane is absolutely fed of
TVRs, he never ever gets a lift in it.
Because I must drive an estate-car for business and want to do ourself a favour and satisfy the dog as well, eventually I had a dream:
A Shooting Brake based on the Chimaera.
Please tell me what do you think, but don´t flame me badly.
And Ted, please don´t ban me, I love it here.
See some of my sketches on following links:
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake_color.jpg">
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake_rear.jpg">
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake.jpg">
Before you tell me that;
I know that this is a bad sacrilege.
Anyway, I´m really fed of Mercedes&Co changing modells that often (Facelift after 2 years, introduction of completely new modell 2 years later again) and in addition not too much fun to drive as well.
On the other hand my Great Dane is absolutely fed of
TVRs, he never ever gets a lift in it.
Because I must drive an estate-car for business and want to do ourself a favour and satisfy the dog as well, eventually I had a dream:
A Shooting Brake based on the Chimaera.
Please tell me what do you think, but don´t flame me badly.
And Ted, please don´t ban me, I love it here.
See some of my sketches on following links:
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake_color.jpg">
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake_rear.jpg">
[pic]">www.billensteiner.com/tvr/shootingbrake.jpg">
Great idea, TVR haven't done a hatch back type rear window for ages (think the wedge's had an opening rear window - stand corrected).
It would be better based on the Cerbera rather than the Chimaera so that the longer wheelbase could be utilized. Also binning the back seats (if you can call them that) would mean a reasonable size boot.
Like RichB said, I'm curious of Clive's comments since he's working on something similar.
Steve
It would be better based on the Cerbera rather than the Chimaera so that the longer wheelbase could be utilized. Also binning the back seats (if you can call them that) would mean a reasonable size boot.
Like RichB said, I'm curious of Clive's comments since he's working on something similar.
Steve
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griffithy, looks good to me....I'd keep quiet about satisfying the dog though. Cerby doesn't cut it IMO
Apache, you are so right, that´s why I haven´t told the dog yet.
I thought about the Cerby first, but it fits the Chimaera better/easier, but still uses Cerby rear-screen and C-posts.
Other points are price and maintenance and of course still must preserve the removable top.
Ah, I see. I thought we were talking about an entirely new model.
If its a retrofit to an existing model, then I'd say that it would have to be a Chimaera. You'd be talking major & irreversible surgery if it was a Cerbera.
Have a look at Zertec's web site as Clive is already working on something similar for the Griff.
If its a retrofit to an existing model, then I'd say that it would have to be a Chimaera. You'd be talking major & irreversible surgery if it was a Cerbera.
Have a look at Zertec's web site as Clive is already working on something similar for the Griff.
Not bad - has anyone seen the shooting brakes that have been produced over the years on Aston platforms? Some are OK, but anyone seen Classic and Sportscar this month? The Aston Lagonda Wedge shooting brake has to be the classic example of "no dont do it"....
A Chimaera one would be nice though. Lots of curves to get your styling from and should be pretty damn practical too. Shudder to think how much to do, but if you have money to burn then go for it - TVRs are nothing if not individual...
Cheers,
Paul
A Chimaera one would be nice though. Lots of curves to get your styling from and should be pretty damn practical too. Shudder to think how much to do, but if you have money to burn then go for it - TVRs are nothing if not individual...
Cheers,
Paul
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