New TVR still under wraps! (Vol. 3)

[Viper201]

baconsarney said:

Viper201 said:

And for those who are much older than you TK, Alvis made the Leonides radial piston engine for aircraft. Fitted to the Pembroke, RAF support command plane, and later used as a training aid for RAF mechanics at St Athan - now home of an Aston Martin factory.

Leonidas… and the 300

Ahem, I had to Google that.

[silentbrown]

https://gibbsamphibians.com/

[Jon39]

As failed attempts at car manufacturing go, it is said that the 1960s Amphicar produced 3878 vehicles, so at least that is about 3828 more that the Aquada and 3877 more than the new TVR Griffith.

However, considerable technical progress was made between 1961 and 2003.
Although its sales were more successful than the Aquada, the Amphicar wasn't nearly as much fun, because the top speed as a boat is only 7 knots, whereas the Aquada claims 27 knots.

[Bodo]

TwinKam said:

Alvis (an English sport(ing) car manufacturer for those too young to know) made a very successful amphibian, but tweren't no sportscar no siree bob.
...

Yes, they are; but more in an acrobatic kind of motion than racing.

[baconsarney]

Viper201 said:

baconsarney said:

Viper201 said:

And for those who are much older than you TK, Alvis made the Leonides radial piston engine for aircraft. Fitted to the Pembroke, RAF support command plane, and later used as a training aid for RAF mechanics at St Athan - now home of an Aston Martin factory.

Leonidas… and the 300

Ahem, I had to Google that.

Shame on you

[Viper201]

baconsarney said:

Viper201 said:

baconsarney said:

Viper201 said:

And for those who are much older than you TK, Alvis made the Leonides radial piston engine for aircraft. Fitted to the Pembroke, RAF support command plane, and later used as a training aid for RAF mechanics at St Athan - now home of an Aston Martin factory.

Leonidas… and the 300

Ahem, I had to Google that.

Shame on you

Yep, no classical stuff for me. But I can tell you there were just 6,000 Scots v 25,000 English at Bannockburn. Well that's what it says on the pictures in the Bannockburn memorial cafe anyway. You'd like it there, they do a nice bacon butty.

[Oldwolf]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Glad it survived! Bet it didn't help with the corrosion issues though. And don't tell me it didn't have any!

Haha! Yeah, I've spent loads on it but still have the odd bubble appear from time to time. All part of the joy of owning and older car.

[phazed]

Talking of Russ bubbles, seriously thinking about one of these to replace my old P38 as an occasional daily.

Anyone with any experience of ease?

Mercedes-Benz, 500 SEC W126

Wheels are a bit more light on this. Original Mercedes look best.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Back in the day, my boss had one. Traded it for a 1989 500 SL. The SEC was a much nicer car. Best with those dished alloys that Merc did.

[rfisher]

Wonder how many of these he's sold.

[Dewi 2]

phazed said:

Anyone with any experience of these?

Mercedes-Benz, 500 SEC W126

Wheels are a bit more light on this. Original Mercedes look best.

Yes, the older M-Bs certainly have presence.
These days, it is difficult to tell an A Class saloon, from a C Class, from an E Class.

I don't have specific knowledge about the SEC, but have been using the M-B pictured below (3.2 V6 Coupe) as a daily for 23 years !
Nothing wrong with the engineering then, especially knowing that a couple of owners have scrapped plug-in E Class cars, following battery failure after only 8 years. Cost to replace the batteries, exceeded the value of those vehicles.

[Viper201]

rfisher said:

Wonder how many of these he's sold.

Autocar says they are due to be produced from mid 2023 after unveiling in 2021. The accounts show only 1 employee including directors which will be Robin Wells, designer and owner of the car and company.

[phazed]

Dewi 2 said:

phazed said:

Anyone with any experience of these?

Mercedes-Benz, 500 SEC W126

Wheels are a bit more light on this. Original Mercedes look best.

Yes, the older M-Bs certainly have presence.
These days, it is difficult to tell an A Class saloon, from a C Class, from an E Class.

I don't have specific knowledge about the SEC, but have been using the M-B pictured below (3.2 V6 Coupe) as a daily for 23 years !
Nothing wrong with the engineering then, especially knowing that a couple of owners have scrapped plug-in E Class cars, following battery failure after only 8 years. Cost to replace the batteries, exceeded the value of those vehicles.

That is excellent going having the same car for 23 years! I don’t think I have had a car for more than seven years and that has been each of my two TVR’s.

Generally Mercedes build a good strong car. They have been years with the more modern models with the accountants have specified cost over quality but cars are generally sound.

My son has my old ML 320 CDI. Has about 175K in miles on the V6 3.0 diesel engine and it runs like clockwork. Beats the pants off my 4.6 Range Rover in performance any day of the week.. The best part is that the whole car only looks a few years old and the inside is practically like new with everything from the television to the radar controlled cruise control working perfectly. I do miss that.

I have always liked coupes but having had four children have had little opportunity of owning one for most of that time. I’ve had a Sunbeam Rapier fastback and a 3 L Ford Capri, but that’s about it.

Coupes have a certain presence and one of these they will fit the bill. I don’t do many miles now so as my everyday car will probably only turn 5K per year. The only downside as I see it is that it is built on the S class chassis and so it is actually 10 inches longer than my Rangey

There are quite a few nice, well cared for examples out there at relatively sensible prices. Just a matter of finding the right one and taking the plunge...

In other news, only done two Track Days this year as the weather has been underpants! Looking forward to the TVR track day at Cadwell Park in May.

Anyone else doing it on here?

[Dewi 2]

phazed said:

That is excellent going having the same car for 23 years! I don’t think I have had a car for more than seven years and that has been each of my two TVR’s.

If something continues to provide enjoyment and still performs as new, my view is keep it going.
Also, depreciation spread over a long period, calculates as peanuts per annum. My purchases have tended to be about one car per decade.
I also have a habit of keeping cars, after they have been replaced !

Will probably retire the M-B Coupe soon and am under instruction to have 4 doors next time. After such longevity, will stay loyal to the marque. The only problem might be, car interiors have changed so much since the year 2000.
Going straight from 2000 to 2024 might be quite a 'wakeup'. Apparently to adjust controls, we can now just speak to the car stating what is required !


Year 2000



Model year 2024

[GTRene]

Viper201 said:

rfisher said:

Wonder how many of these he's sold.

Autocar says they are due to be produced from mid 2023 after unveiling in 2021. The accounts show only 1 employee including directors which will be Robin Wells, designer and owner of the car and company.

I hope they sell many, a lovely concept, not expensive and has a lot to give, also a basis for more if you need it.

[Jon39]

GTRene said:

Viper201 said:

rfisher said:

Wonder how many of these he's sold.

Autocar says they are due to be produced from mid 2023 after unveiling in 2021. The accounts show only 1 employee including directors which will be Robin Wells, designer and owner of the car and company.

I hope they sell many, a lovely concept, not expensive and has a lot to give, also a basis for more if you need it.

Les Edgar wasted years waiting for premises and after all that, never moved in.
Wells Motor Cars Ltd., had their premises ready in 12 weeks.

They are located not far from Aston Martin and have chosen their car name begining with letter V.
Coincidence ?

The Vertige might appeal to the all the gardening enthusiasts here, because it looks as though the boot could be a dual purpose, mobile greenhouse, akin Jenson Interceptor.

Sales and production are key now.

https://www.formfivegroup.co.uk/projects/wells-mot...

[QBee]

Are those Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels, aka Silverstone SP 12?

[GTRene]

Jon39 said:

GTRene said:

Viper201 said:

rfisher said:

Wonder how many of these he's sold.

Autocar says they are due to be produced from mid 2023 after unveiling in 2021. The accounts show only 1 employee including directors which will be Robin Wells, designer and owner of the car and company.

I hope they sell many, a lovely concept, not expensive and has a lot to give, also a basis for more if you need it.

Les Edgar wasted years waiting for premises and after all that, never moved in.
Wells Motor Cars Ltd., had their premises ready in 12 weeks.

They are located not far from Aston Martin and have chosen their car name begining with letter V.
Coincidence ?

The Vertige might appeal to the all the gardening enthusiasts here, because it looks as though the boot could be a dual purpose, mobile greenhouse, akin Jenson Interceptor.

Sales and production are key now.

https://www.formfivegroup.co.uk/projects/wells-mot...

hear hear, also about the TVR part.

[Viper201]

The new TVR is not under wraps at Gatton Manor Hotel (one of Mr Edgar's other enterprises). These pics were taken in 2018, a good 12 months before the car was manufactured (DVLA 2019). The second one is taken from inside the TVR 'office and showroom' nearby. This is to remind us of what we are all waiting for.....

Edited by Viper201 on Sunday 19th March 16:35

[Granturadriver]

phazed said:

Talking of Russ bubbles, seriously thinking about one of these to replace my old P38 as an occasional daily.

Anyone with any experience of ease?

Mercedes-Benz, 500 SEC W126

Wheels are a bit more light on this. Original Mercedes look best.

My neighbour got addicted to these at some point. He had four or five and finally managed to get a 560 SEC that really had every available feature (with a cool box in the boot and of course a B-net car phone).