RE: TVR: Back in business (there's even a website)
Discussion
JABB said:
Doesn't anyone else think the whole site looks suspicious? The email addresses are suss, the links and data out of date. This doen't strike me as a proTVR site, rather a amateur putting a site together for fun.
Well you will need to check the forecast for a cold day in hell before I enter my card details.
DonkeyApple said:
Driver479 said:
I was one of TVR's transporter drivers (worked there for 22 years in total) and drove one of the purple transporters to the Austrian address at Braungasse on two occasions. It is Smolenskis private house, not any kind of workshop facility. It is in a residential area, surrounded by large houses. I have photos but would not publish them on here as it is his private residence. Whatever he is doing, I seriously doubt it is happening there.
The Golding company of the brand is at this address. This whole new enterprise is TVR Power in Coventry operating under license from NS.
The cars will be made in England but I suspect they will test the water first with refurbing old cars and fitting LS engines as the money required to start manufacturing all the little parts to build completely new cars doesn't exist at present.
Obviously, they are expecting to sell more refurbed cars in Europe than in the UK hence the skin over the website and its focus.
They'll source UK used cars, rebuild them at Power in Coventry and ship them over to the sales front in Europe. Probably the Belgian operation.
With regards to cost, I have a feeling that you'll be looking at E100k for some of these.
In the UK I think people who want a refurbed TVR will stick the the proven and existing companies who have been doing this for a fair few years and those wanting an LS, likewise.
I'm sure Dom will be around in the next week or so to confirm or deny.
scroll down and see on this website thta compagny build a "new" car with LS3 and 480hp
for 35 to 39.000,-gbpor you can do a rebuild car with that for even "less" say 24K
website said:
Ultimate; As new car built from scratch with all new components using one of our donor cars or your car, built on our Evolution chassis, using Nitron Sport shock absorbers, Powerflex bushes 320mm front discs with AP callipers and Sagaris standard rear brake set up. Powered by a Chevrolet LS3 6.2 litre 480bhp engine and Tremec TKO 600 gearbox with BTR LSD. Fully refurbished and repainted bodyshell, new wiring loom and fusebox, new instruments, new Meta alarm system, newly trimmed interior and hood with a choice of seat options and trim materials, power steering, choice of wheel options including 18" TVR Spiders, Compomotive MO and Antera.
£35k to £39k dependant on donor car and customers choice of spec, colour and trim.
http://www.sportmotive.com/restoration.html£35k to £39k dependant on donor car and customers choice of spec, colour and trim.
GTRene said:
You're forgetting all the parties that are going to need to be cut in on the action. NS' share, builder's share, sales' share. Plus, I'm sure some other parties down stream. Then there is the basic cost of donor, labour and parts. Oh, and taxes.
To make it all worthwhile I would guess on numbers for some of these cars being north of £75k.
Don1 said:
dvs_dave said:
That doesn't make sense or have I missed something?
Apologies. Too much booze. My LS3-esque Tamora retains the standard running gear - it's all supposed to be with the engineering specifications. I'll report back when I have the full details!DonkeyApple said:
GTRene said:
http://www.sportmotive.com/restoration.html £35k to £39k dependant on donor car and customers choice of spec, colour and trim.
You're forgetting all the parties that are going to need to be cut in on the action. NS' share, builder's share, sales' share. Plus, I'm sure some other parties down stream. Then there is the basic cost of donor, labour and parts. Oh, and taxes.
To make it all worthwhile I would guess on numbers for some of these cars being north of £75k.
You may get a few british buyers but I can't see many wanting a Corvette engined twenty year old TVR for the price of a new Corvette http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette/corvette-...
JR said:
So Sportmotive will do the work for £50K inc VAT and options. Normally, as with AC Cobra replicas say, rivals can't use the badge but since both camps are only modifying cars then the owner already has the right to use the badge. What extra value is NS offering?
You may get a few british buyers but I can't see many wanting a Corvette engined twenty year old TVR for the price of a new Corvette http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette/corvette-...
It's the big question. You may get a few british buyers but I can't see many wanting a Corvette engined twenty year old TVR for the price of a new Corvette http://www.chevrolet.co.uk/cars/corvette/corvette-...
There are several companies dotted around the UK which already do all of this, have years of experience and will always be cheaper as the pot isn't being split in lots of different directions.
I also can't imagine many English customers would go for an option which sees a chunk of their money gping to NS.
If they are aiming at European customers then I would have thought they would make mention of LHD.
I can see the concept working but when you look at how badly put together the website, their primary shop window, is put together then I suspect it shows the state of mind and commitment of those involved.
I'm just wondering if the previous reports that TVR would be coming to America are still true? I've always wanted a Cerbera, but they are scant on this side of the pond. 
Wedges are fairly easy to find here (they were the last TVRs officially sold here), but I really prefer the newer style cars. Then again, a Wedge might be all I could afford....
Wedges are fairly easy to find here (they were the last TVRs officially sold here), but I really prefer the newer style cars. Then again, a Wedge might be all I could afford....
GTRene said:
here is a much better list of the Nurburgring times, 252 cars and say that Z06 with a Z07 package did even a 7.22 and the ZR1 did a 7.19.63 but the Porsche GT2 RS did it in 7.18
http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife.htm...
here a few of the first 61 till just over 7.50
Isn't the GT2 RS basically a road legal race car, which you are comparing to 100% road cars. Well done http://www.fastestlaps.com/tracks/nordschleife.htm...
here a few of the first 61 till just over 7.50
redgriff500 said:
I must admit that I think they could do with being smaller - they are very big for a 2 seater. I probably wouldn't buy a LHD model either. I've driven many LHD car and its not an issue for trucks or slow cars but for a fast car I need RHD both for overtaking and the gear lever.
They aren't any bigger than similar cars though:| Length | Width | Height | Weight | |
| C6 Vette | 174.6" | 72.6" | 49.1" | 1470kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997 Turbo 911 | 175.6 | 72.9 | 51.2" | 1570kg |
| Cayman S | 170.9" | 70.9 | 51.4" | 1415kg |
| Evora S | 170.9" | 72.8" | 48.1" | 1437kg |
Is now the best time to rush out and buy the best authentic 'classic' TVR you can afford before prices skyrocket ??.................................................By the way 1.6 second difference on a 13 mile circuit ? yeh big deal !!
Edited by daytona365 on Sunday 13th November 19:30
300bhp/ton said:
redgriff500 said:
I must admit that I think they could do with being smaller - they are very big for a 2 seater. I probably wouldn't buy a LHD model either. I've driven many LHD car and its not an issue for trucks or slow cars but for a fast car I need RHD both for overtaking and the gear lever.
They aren't any bigger than similar cars though:| Length | Width | Height | Weight | |
| C6 Vette | 174.6" | 72.6" | 49.1" | 1470kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997 Turbo 911 | 175.6 | 72.9 | 51.2" | 1570kg |
| Cayman S | 170.9" | 70.9 | 51.4" | 1415kg |
||=Evora S=||170.9"||72.8"||48.1"||1437kg||
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