Discussion
I see that a prototype TVR Tina (1967 Coupe) is in the Silverstone auction at the NEC Classic car show in a couple of weeks.
1967 TVR Tina Prototype
Not sure how I feel about a TVR, based on a Hillman Imp and with an 875cc engine. Not a bad looking car, and certainly unique, but it seems "wrong" somehow :-)
WillS.
1967 TVR Tina Prototype
Not sure how I feel about a TVR, based on a Hillman Imp and with an 875cc engine. Not a bad looking car, and certainly unique, but it seems "wrong" somehow :-)
WillS.
phazed said:
what year was it, if anyone knows?
J registration makes it 70/71, is that correct?
They were certainly making Sunbeam Rapier fast backs in 1970, I had one.
Date of first registration: November 1970J registration makes it 70/71, is that correct?
They were certainly making Sunbeam Rapier fast backs in 1970, I had one.
Year of manufacture: 1967
The coupé was first shown in Autumn 1967 in Paris, but the convertible was first built and shown in 1966.
Edited by Roy C on Wednesday 25th October 11:00
It seems that there is no getting away from the Roots affiliation at the time.
For all we know they had some insight or cooperation with the Roots guys. The Rapier would have been in development for several years before its release. Also suposition but interesting all the same.
If the Tina had not used any Roots parts then it would've been just a guess as to where the idea of the shape came from although that basic shape seemed popular at the time!
For all we know they had some insight or cooperation with the Roots guys. The Rapier would have been in development for several years before its release. Also suposition but interesting all the same.
If the Tina had not used any Roots parts then it would've been just a guess as to where the idea of the shape came from although that basic shape seemed popular at the time!
What size wheels did the Tina have?
Were they the same as the Sunbeam Stilletto? ( Which was also a fastback )
I can't help thinking that the designer must have intended the Tina to have a front ( and rear? ) bumper. That would make a huge visual difference.
And FYI Peter, you were correct first time: it's Rootes not Roots. Roots made blowers.
Edited by glenrobbo on Thursday 26th October 10:35
phazed said:
It seems that there is no getting away from the Roots affiliation at the time.
For all we know they had some insight or cooperation with the Roots guys. The Rapier would have been in development for several years before its release. Also suposition but interesting all the same.
If the Tina had not used any Roots parts then it would've been just a guess as to where the idea of the shape came from although that basic shape seemed popular at the time!
Believe the Tina was designed by Trevor Fiore. Was at the time the Burton family had ownership of TVR. Original car was restored by Practical Classics magazine and presented to Tina Marshall (Gerry's daughter) at the Practical Classic show ~2 years ago. Engine started on the stage for first time in 30 odd years using a jury rig fuel supply and battery.For all we know they had some insight or cooperation with the Roots guys. The Rapier would have been in development for several years before its release. Also suposition but interesting all the same.
If the Tina had not used any Roots parts then it would've been just a guess as to where the idea of the shape came from although that basic shape seemed popular at the time!
Nick
Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff