New TVR still under wraps!
Discussion
Well the question is... how many have actually cancelled there deposits...? It is very easy to focus attention to the 'few' who have on here.. but in reality I suspect its a very very small number, and some of those may have due change in circumstances rather than I don't like it/ want it..
I also suspect there are an equal or greater number on the waitlist who have grabbed their place!!
I also suspect there are an equal or greater number on the waitlist who have grabbed their place!!
I was wondering why a shed load of TVRs drove past as I was enjoying the Scarlett Arms' garden yesterday! And I did wonder if I saw the new TVR drive past? It seems I did, and it looked fabulous, as did all the other wonderful cars that drove past yesterday afternoon. The noise was glorious too!
When I saw the photos of the new car on here I was a little underwhelmed but yesterday it looked (and sounded) great.
When I saw the photos of the new car on here I was a little underwhelmed but yesterday it looked (and sounded) great.
Sounds like the tide has turned and people are liking the new griff. I’m not going to change my mind until I’ve driven it and washed it.
To me, it may have 21st century mechanicals and manufacturing processes but the looks are still from the last century. It (may) have moved on from old tvr but not quite caught up with its competitors.
Having a car that that excels in everything apart from looks, which is subjective, will be something I can live with.
I just wish les had taken more risks and led rather than followed.
To me, it may have 21st century mechanicals and manufacturing processes but the looks are still from the last century. It (may) have moved on from old tvr but not quite caught up with its competitors.
Having a car that that excels in everything apart from looks, which is subjective, will be something I can live with.
I just wish les had taken more risks and led rather than followed.
Graham007 said:
All the cars were beautifully turned out and excelled in their looks as classic TVRs.
The new Griff. Like a few people have said before, see it in the flesh and it really makes sense. I really couldn’t fault it, it looked perfect in this setting amongst its older siblings.
Its lines, stance , colour and size all coordinated really well.
Compare it to the Porsche Turbo S’s that were there and it really stands out.
People complain that it isn’t like a sag, of course not it is a modern car fit for this time.
When you see all these cars together side-by-side you realise that a wedge looks 1970s , a chim and a griff look dated, the T350 and sag look good but still of a decade+ in the past and the new griff looks and is bang up to date.
Given the choice, give me the new griff keys any day.
Those who say they prefer the old griff need to have their heads examined!
EXACTLY!!
I totally agree with you.... TVR's of the past are exactly that, and classics for what they are... cars of their era... This is a TVR for today which has to be a little less extreme than of old. TVR today has to be a viable business and can't survive as the niche of old. Of course the car isn't for everyone.. why would it be...same applies to all cars! The tendency is for the happy deposit holders to just sit back, relax and quietly get excited about whats coming, whilst those with a grudge tend to vent online and some may talk it down to justify their decision. I'd ask when you have seen it for real did it positively surprise you? It did for me... massively!!!
I'd got hung up on the negativity here which has now all but been forgotten.. as with all cars some angles appeal more to me than others and thats personal....The new car to me has definitely got it... next stage how does it go.... well I will eat my hat if Gordon Murray lets us down on that one...... Seems once the first customer car rolls out the factory we have a very desirable TVR.... for many but not all!
WOW he nailed it The new Griff. Like a few people have said before, see it in the flesh and it really makes sense. I really couldn’t fault it, it looked perfect in this setting amongst its older siblings.
Its lines, stance , colour and size all coordinated really well.
Compare it to the Porsche Turbo S’s that were there and it really stands out.
People complain that it isn’t like a sag, of course not it is a modern car fit for this time.
When you see all these cars together side-by-side you realise that a wedge looks 1970s , a chim and a griff look dated, the T350 and sag look good but still of a decade+ in the past and the new griff looks and is bang up to date.
Given the choice, give me the new griff keys any day.
Those who say they prefer the old griff need to have their heads examined!
EXACTLY!!
I totally agree with you.... TVR's of the past are exactly that, and classics for what they are... cars of their era... This is a TVR for today which has to be a little less extreme than of old. TVR today has to be a viable business and can't survive as the niche of old. Of course the car isn't for everyone.. why would it be...same applies to all cars! The tendency is for the happy deposit holders to just sit back, relax and quietly get excited about whats coming, whilst those with a grudge tend to vent online and some may talk it down to justify their decision. I'd ask when you have seen it for real did it positively surprise you? It did for me... massively!!!
I'd got hung up on the negativity here which has now all but been forgotten.. as with all cars some angles appeal more to me than others and thats personal....The new car to me has definitely got it... next stage how does it go.... well I will eat my hat if Gordon Murray lets us down on that one...... Seems once the first customer car rolls out the factory we have a very desirable TVR.... for many but not all!
Testarossa said:
Sounds like the tide has turned and people are liking the new griff. I’m not going to change my mind until I’ve driven it and washed it.
To me, it may have 21st century mechanicals and manufacturing processes but the looks are still from the last century. It (may) have moved on from old tvr but not quite caught up with its competitors.
Having a car that that excels in everything apart from looks, which is subjective, will be something I can live with.
I just wish les had taken more risks and led rather than followed.
First of all, hats off for putting your money where your mouth is.To me, it may have 21st century mechanicals and manufacturing processes but the looks are still from the last century. It (may) have moved on from old tvr but not quite caught up with its competitors.
Having a car that that excels in everything apart from looks, which is subjective, will be something I can live with.
I just wish les had taken more risks and led rather than followed.
Secondly I’m not sure what this car’s competitors are: if we are looking at Porsche or Audi at this price point then they haven’t changed their designs for either ever in Porches case or 2006 in terms of the R8.
So the TVR design isn’t that conservative in this company.
Finally surely Les had to be a bit safe with this first car, mechanically and design wise to get the company launched.
I’m looking forward to some wilder stuff in the future - I’m sure they have a few tucked away.
Anyway, I really think you will enjoy this monster you can use every day.
BJWoods said:
bullittmcqueen said:
Very cool pics, thanks. Great to see it without it at last.
But at least from the photos it doesn't look down, but totally gone. The new lid seems to be one piece and there are no visible lines. Guess the mechanism is still in the works and they simply wanted to show it without spoiler (as i am sure it will be there in the final car).
Zoom in.. a very visible line.. seen in personBut at least from the photos it doesn't look down, but totally gone. The new lid seems to be one piece and there are no visible lines. Guess the mechanism is still in the works and they simply wanted to show it without spoiler (as i am sure it will be there in the final car).
Looks way better with the wing down. It looks great in this natural environment and with other cars nearby.
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