RE: TVR 'White Elephant' at the Classic Car Show
Discussion
McAndy said:
SturdyHSV said:
This story was actually told to Clarkson by Wheeler on camera, just in case anyone dismisses it as a 'Clarksonism' 
Ah yes, I remember now. I haven't watched it, but I think I've found an appropriate link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b1X9Tl_qe4Regarding the 'white elephant', I'm not a fan of the looks. But to be honest I feel that way about '80s TVR design generally. For me it's the cars from the S2 onwards that really look good. (I know the S2 is an '80s design, but I think of it as the start of the new direction for the '90s .)
I had the pleasure of chatting with Peter Wheeler as he was sat in traffic in this car getting out of Mallory park. At the time and in the flesh it looked fantastic.
I think it still does and it's a credit to its new owner, the car world would be a dull place without the likes of Wheeler and people like Howard who keep them alive, well and used.
I think it still does and it's a credit to its new owner, the car world would be a dull place without the likes of Wheeler and people like Howard who keep them alive, well and used.
Turquoise said:
Bladedancer said:
This thing, however, was always ugly as sin. I would put it right up there with the likes of Pontiac Aztek, Fiat Multipla and Ssangyong Rodius level ugly.
Oh give over.aka_kerrly said:
I had to Google a few more images as I was also unaware such a car existed.
Found a pic of the rear which exhausts aside is quite appealing as is the rest of the design in a 80s 'wedgetastic' way
That's definitely its best angle, the front is a a little awkward but its still a pretty cool looking thing.Found a pic of the rear which exhausts aside is quite appealing as is the rest of the design in a 80s 'wedgetastic' way
Mind you I quite like the Eighties Aston Lagonda and despise modern shapes like the Merc A class and original 1 series hatch, so what do I know!
sidesauce said:
Turquoise said:
Bladedancer said:
This thing, however, was always ugly as sin. I would put it right up there with the likes of Pontiac Aztek, Fiat Multipla and Ssangyong Rodius level ugly.
Oh give over.And I don't believe you or anyone else looked at it and thought Fiat Multipla!
Turquoise said:
sidesauce said:
Turquoise said:
Bladedancer said:
This thing, however, was always ugly as sin. I would put it right up there with the likes of Pontiac Aztek, Fiat Multipla and Ssangyong Rodius level ugly.
Oh give over.And I don't believe you or anyone else looked at it and thought Fiat Multipla!
sidesauce said:
Sorry but I have to agree with Bladedancer and lord trumpton. The cars mentioned are what came to my mind when I saw the pictures. It is, for me, one of the ugliest cars, if not the ugliest car I have ever seen.
Would you class it as Alfa SZ ugly? That IMO is the ugliest ill proportioned car I can think of & like that too 
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