TVR's....where are you?

[so called]

There were two Tuscans in Barmouth a couple of weeks ago and few more about 5 weeks before that.
But, yes, a very rare sight on the road.
In comparison, I nipped in to Crewe last Saturday and again on Sunday and on both days saw a Lambo. Different models, but they all look nearly the same don't they.

[Jurgen Schmidt]

I drive mine frequently, mostly at weekends and preferably first thing when the roads are quieter, and therefore reduces the likelihood of being spotted

But when I am, it’s the Tuscan that gets spotted more than the Griff

[Tuscan Wil]

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[Squirrelofwoe]

Tuscan Wil said:

Is it just me or am I just at the wrong place? I have hardly seen any TVR this summer year? I do lots of driving around the Cotswolds. I've only encountered a few Chims, a griff and a Tuscan for the past 6 months! I have seen more Morgans than TVR's this summer!?!? Are the fellow TVR owners preserving the cars for future value?

I'm often out and about in the Cotswolds in my burgundy Chim- but not much this summer as its been away having an engine rebuild (hopefully getting it back this week!).

I've seen a few about around Lechlade, Stow, Burford etc. Couple of dark blue Chims, a BRG Griff, and at least two Tuscans.

[Jon Brown]

I’ve seen a fair few this year but I’m near Goodwood and that does seem to attract them. Now I have a Porsche I see more tvrs then when I was driving one

[so called]

I'll be spottable in Wales this weekend.

[s6boy]

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[TR4man]

so called said:

There were two Tuscans in Barmouth a couple of weeks ago and few more about 5 weeks before that.
But, yes, a very rare sight on the road.
In comparison, I nipped in to Crewe last Saturday and again on Sunday and on both days saw a Lambo. Different models, but they all look nearly the same don't they.

I often see a blue Tuscan 2 convertible when I go to Crewe.

[Tuscan Wil]

Squirrelofwoe said:

I'm often out and about in the Cotswolds in my burgundy Chim- but not much this summer as its been away having an engine rebuild (hopefully getting it back this week!).

I've seen a few about around Lechlade, Stow, Burford etc. Couple of dark blue Chims, a BRG Griff, and at least two Tuscans.

If you ever see a light silver blue Tuscan, it is probably mine. The places you mentioned are my regular hunting ground. A424 between Burford and Stow is one of my favourites.

[Byker28i]

so called said:

I'll be spottable in Wales this weekend.

Thats a pretty big area....

[Squirrelofwoe]

Tuscan Wil said:

Squirrelofwoe said:

I'm often out and about in the Cotswolds in my burgundy Chim- but not much this summer as its been away having an engine rebuild (hopefully getting it back this week!).

I've seen a few about around Lechlade, Stow, Burford etc. Couple of dark blue Chims, a BRG Griff, and at least two Tuscans.

If you ever see a light silver blue Tuscan, it is probably mine. The places you mentioned are my regular hunting ground. A424 between Burford and Stow is one of my favourites.

I'll keep an eye out- we are only 20 mins from Burford so tend to go out that way whenever we just want to 'go for a drive'

[Andy JB]

Byker28i said:

so called said:

I'll be spottable in Wales this weekend.

Thats a pretty big area....

Me too Wales - this weekend Chim will be off with an Elise from north/mid wales to St Davids right down in the South 250 miles each way, looks like its going to be great weather. I stay off main routes where possible which may explain lack of sightings.

I've not driven mine much this year as i planned, took it back home to Blackpool from the Midlands in March, got it back in May! No events turned up or weather been too bad, so i've taxed it again to use it as long as i can before i SORN it to get some miles in.

The cost is becoming difficult to justify for a 1000 miles a year. I've exhausted the foreign trips which i used to do 3-4k miles, so i need somewhere new to go. A highland fling sounds promising if weather stays good

[pigpen]

Everybody's right, I drive miles, down in to Wales, down to Stratford and Evesham, & I never see a one. Except the other day stuck in traffic on the M6 a silver Chim passed going south, well done that man (or lady). And having done 35k miles or so in my yellow Chim, only had one 'spotted'! It does however make it all the more pleasurable when you see a likeminded enthusiast

[CanoeSniffer]

Mine would usually be a regular through the Cotswolds and out on track down south, but to my shame it's laid up for the foreseeable as I try to get the race car working!

[JohnGBUK]

We have owned a 1988 TVR 280S series 1 since July 2019, and we certainly like to get out in it when there is no rain about.

[fausTVR]

JohnGBUK said:

We have owned a 1988 TVR 280S series 1 since July 2019, and we certainly like to get out in it when there is no rain about.

Very nice sir. Pretty little things, haven't seen one out in the wild for a few years though.

[TrotCanterGallopCharge]

Saw a dark red Tuscan (2000's Mk1 I think) near Wilton in Salisbury last Sunday. Did look good.

On a 1.5 hour trip, only saw one other 'interesting' car, a classic Merc saloon bodied convertible, with the roof down.

Even with good weather, everything else was hiding.

[TJC46]

Drove my Chimaera from Warrington to Blackpool last Saturday. Weather was dry, but god it was bloody cold.......roof off .................all the way up the M6

and M55, approx 60 plus miles.

Thatch is a bit thin on top, to say the least, and i forgot the wooly hat !

Took the car to Lee at Trim-Unique for a new roof and a few other bits.

He could not stop laughing was he watched me pull up, i must have looked "cold" as he invited me in for a nice hot brew.

Hoping to pick the Chim up this weekend, and as long as it's not pising it down, it will be "new roof" off all the way home.

It's what a TVR is all about.

[QBee]

Deffo Saturday not Sunday then. Forecast is dire.