Bit of a cheeky question . . .

[lewis_sharman]

Are there any Chim owners in the Hertfordshire area that would be able to show me around there cars and share some knowledge of TVR ownership?

The reason being is that i will be starting to look seriously for a chimaera around December time and i feel like i have reached my limit of research that i can do on the internet / trawling through forums.

I am mainly interested in getting general pointers about what to look out for and such like, and just being able to look around the car and speak to someone out of a buyer / seller scenario so that i can go and view cars in the winter being as clued up as possible.

I will probably be looking at a 400 due to insurance issues.

Is there anyone that would be able to help me out with this? It would be greatly appreciated (lunch will be included as well)

Lewis

Edited by lewis_sharman on Sunday 12th October 22:35

Edited by lewis_sharman on Sunday 12th October 22:36

Edited by lewis_sharman on Sunday 12th October 22:42

[MADMAX2]

Maybe an idea to go to your nearest TVR meet where i go may be too far its every 3rd sun of the month at the Bulls Head pub in Meriden Warwickshire next one is next sun 12 noon onwards there will be many Chims there and a few for sale might be worth the tank of fuel there and back to see a Chim without too much bother


cheers



Ian

[lewis_sharman]

Cheers Ian that sounds like a good plan.

Are there any other meets in the Hertfordshire / Essex area?

[sparkesp]

Hi Lewis, Cambridge TVRCC meet 3rd sunday each month from about 13:00 The White Swan, Conington, Cambs.

Not sure how far it is from you, but youre very welcome.

[AC BILKO]

just copied this from the mid essex tvr site for you, some of the guys meet at the boreham jct of A12 first and then convoy over to the golf course. good meet and friendly people. when i was in the making me mind up stage of buying a few of the guys at the meet took me out for a spin in their cars to give me a feel of the differant models, as i said a friendly bunch.
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The Mid-Essex region of the TVRcc meets on the second Sunday of every month at the Forresters Golf Club in Great Totham in Beckingham Road, Gt. Totham, Essex.

The Meet usually starts at around 12 noon and ends when the car park is empty! Sometimes around 5 o/c in the Summer months.

The Meet attracts an average of around 40 - 50 TVRs cars each month

[Zippee]

Where abouts in Hertfordshire are you? I sold my 400 chim 2 weeks ago so unfortunately can't show you around one but am happy to give you some tips/advice from a totally non-biased point of view. I owned mine for 4 years so have a good base to go from.

[450Nick]

MADMAX2 said:

Maybe an idea to go to your nearest TVR meet where i go may be too far its every 3rd sun of the month at the Bulls Head pub in Meriden Warwickshire next one is next sun 12 noon onwards there will be many Chims there and a few for sale might be worth the tank of fuel there and back to see a Chim without too much bother


cheers



Ian

The West Mids one is a good one. Not been for ages as my car's still off the road but will hopefully be at the next one in November

Not much help as my car is currently in Surrey but Lewis you're welcome to have a look around mine if by some miracle you don't find one around you - if you're throwing in lunch, you can even drive it though it's not really very standard so not sure if its a good benchmark...!

Edited by 450Nick on Monday 13th October 16:26

[AlexanderV8]

Hi Lewis,
There's a Herts & Beds meet this coming Sunday (19th) at the Tudor Oaks Pub/motel (on the A1M northbound side between Baldock & Biggleswade).
There are usually a few Chimaeras there. I'm sure you'd be very welcome.
Mick

[lewis_sharman]

Hi Zippee that is very generous of you and i would greatly appreciate hearing about your experiences wwith the car. Im in Ware, Herts. Im not sure how far that is from you?

And the Herts/Beds meet is the closest to me, and i will make sure i'm there this Sunday!

What time does it start?

Edited by lewis_sharman on Monday 13th October 22:23

[AlexanderV8]

Hi Lewis,
Officially 1130 but people turn up anytime really. Finishes around 1400 (ish!).
Cheers

[Chimjunkie]

lewis_sharman said:

Hi Zippee that is very generous of you and i would greatly appreciate hearing about your experiences wwith the car. Im in Ware, Herts. Im not sure how far that is from you?

And the Herts/Beds meet is the closest to me, and i will make sure i'm there this Sunday!

What time does it start?

Edited by lewis_sharman on Monday 13th October 22:23

Hi Lewis! I live in Ware too so give me a bell and i would be more than happy to talk TVR. I started 4 years ago with a standard 400. Over the years i have modified the car up to a tuned up 500 with many other modifications (see my profile). Unfortunately the car is not running at the moment as the engine is still being put back together. May have this done by end of today though.

Cheers, Jon (07919 043430)

[Chimjunkie]

Great to meet you Lewis. Hope I have not overwhelmed you with information! Do try to come along to the Herts and Beds meet. I will try to be there but cant be sure. Zipee may be there with his new toy, AlexanderV8 may be there too with his T350 light conversion. All friendly chaps

[AlexanderV8]

Hi Jon,
Yes, I should be there. I need a TVR fix - haven't seen any on the roads for ages. Mind you, mine's a bit of a garage queen at the moment - too busy fixing up the new house . Hopfully see you & yours on Sunday then .
Mick

[Emsman]

I got made redundant last week- the positive being that i have got some spare time to go out for a play in my Chim. Im (too) near to Milton Keynes, but always happy to go out to a given destination, rather than just end up wherever the mood takes me. SHould you wish to come and point a stick, ask questions, or just go for a spin, let me know.

Bloody unemployed, they will do anything for a free lunch!

[Zippee]

Chimjunkie said:

Zipee may be there with his new toy, AlexanderV8 may be there too with his T350 light conversion. All friendly chaps

Unfortunately not - Off to Wales Saturday evening to see a friend for the weekend! Will have to get down there again soon though. Also wouldn't mind seeing the Chim light conversion.

I may be able to spare some time on Saturday on my way back form picking my new car up though won't be able to confirm till much nearer the time. Let me know if your about and I'll see what I can do. Can quite easily detout through Ware on my way home - any excuse to drive really...

[lewis_sharman]

Thanks again for your time Jon you've been a great help (i'm sure i can remember everything that you have told me)

Hopefully i will meet a few of you at the Herts and Beds meet on Sunday! And then i should be all ready to start looking at some cars

Unfortunately Zippee im busy all of Saturday, But if you are free any other time in the next few weeks it would be great to have an informative chat.

Cheers for all your help

Lewis

[lewis_sharman]

Emsman,

That would be great, are you free next tuesday or wednesday (21st / 22nd)?

ETA

Just had a look on multimap and it informs me that you are about 60 miles away from me, so i understand if this is too far for a hoon on my behalf . . .

But the complimentary pub lunch still beckons :wink:

Edited by lewis_sharman on Tuesday 14th October 23:19

Edited by lewis_sharman on Tuesday 14th October 23:20

[Emsman]

A 60 mile hoon sounds like the perfect thing.

Either day is fine, just let me know a time and a location, and i shall magically arrive!

Unless its snowing.

Then you are on your own!

[lewis_sharman]

Tuesday 21st, 1:00pm, St Margarets train station?

Does that sound ok to you?

Lewis

[Emsman]

Not a problem.


I will be the one in the, er green chim