Early TVR Pictures

[Richardduv]

Hi Rob it was LFV 615F, registered 1969.

[RobMk2a]

Thank you - its not on the list of LW cars that I have - do you remember the chassis number.

I'll ask Richard Carter if he has a record.

Rob

[Richardduv]

Sadly i no longer have any documents for the car and i cant remember the chassis no. I sold it to Gerry Marshall in 1974. LFV 615F is no longer current with DVLA so probably is now on a cherished no.

[RobMk2a]

Richard,


Your old Tuscan is being restored and hopefully the current owner will be along to make contact with you.

The registration number has been changed and it is now on a personal plate.

Rob

[Richardduv]

Rob

That's great news to hear that you have found the car. it would be really interesting to have contact with the current owner and he may be interested to find out about some of its early history.
Although i have been lucky to own some great cars since then, I will always remember that Tuscan as being one of the most exciting!!
Many thanks for your efforts.

Richard

[Andrew Gray]

Here are some more pictures Richard

These where taken when i nearly bought the car after Jim advertised the car however he had second thoughts and decided to keep it and restore the car himself we have since become great friends and help each other out on the cars when needed.
Its slowly getting restored and will be great when finished.
It has needed a complete new chassis as the chassis broke in two many years ago after going to fast over a hump back bridge.
Engine was seized and block cracked so jim has really had his work cut out on her,











Andrew

[Turbo TVR]

DavidY said:

Hello Peter

The Car is in Ownership of Michael Pietschmann near Bad Oldeslohe …
Best Regards

[Richardduv]

Thank you Andrew, its sad to see the pictures of the old girl in such a state, but great news to hear that it is now being restored, quite a project !!

Richard

[Turbo TVR]

Mr Tiger said:

GTRene said:

Hi Chris, The car is registered in Germany, I found 2 pictures on my PC, one noted Vixen S3 and one Tuscan...
so, I don't know for sure what type it is, but the Tuscan note came with the picture, but that does not have to say much.
Although I now replaced the 'vixen s3' in the Tuscan department.
here is that other picture

Thanks again Rene,

I now know of vehicle search pages for the UK and Holland (RDW). Do you know of any similar search pages for any other countries?

Chris

Hi Chris, this white Tuscan V6 belongs to Peter Rogalski from Rheda - Wiedenbrück Gremany …
Greetings Axel

[GTRene]

Turbo TVR said:

Hi Chris, this white Tuscan V6 belongs to Peter Rogalski from Rheda - Wiedenbrück Gremany …
Greetings Axel

ah, indeed now you mentioned that name, found here some more and info

http://tvrpre80s.de/lvx-18666-peter-r-rheda-wieden...

[taimar77]

tileart said:

Here's one of the Taimar Turbo I owned about 25 years ago, reg BRS733T. It's the one featured in Graham Robson's book "Turbo", I improved it cosmetically but mechanically it was 100%. Tiff Needell drove me in it at Goodwood and I've almost recovered. I sold it to a chap from Germany, does anyone know where it is now ?

It is still in Germany, but without the brown model band: http://tvrpre80s.de/4571fm-michael-p-de

[anonymous-user]

Turbo TVR said:

Hi Chris, this white Tuscan V6 belongs to Peter Rogalski from Rheda - Wiedenbrück Gremany …
Greetings Axel

What was the original UK registration does anyone know?

[Andrew Gray]

Richardduv said:

My Tuscan V8SE LWB taken in 1973 near East Grinstead, Sussex. Where is it now ???

As your settings dont accept e mails it rather hard to put you in touch with Jim
Andrew

[Richardduv]

Sorry Andrew, settings changed,

Richard

[jim the gooner]

Hi this is my car
great to hear from you have you anymore details or photos to share
i bought the car about seven years ago from a pal who had it from the 1975 or there abouts
Regards Jim Lyons

[Mr Tiger]

GTRene said:

Turbo TVR said:

Hi Chris, this white Tuscan V6 belongs to Peter Rogalski from Rheda - Wiedenbrück Gremany …
Greetings Axel

ah, indeed now you mentioned that name, found here some more and info

http://tvrpre80s.de/lvx-18666-peter-r-rheda-wieden...

Hi Axel and Rene,

Thanks for the extra info. I wonder if the Tuscan was originally LHD or converted. I'll try to get some answers from the Club.

Cheers,

Chris

[tileart]

taimar77 said:

tileart said:

Here's one of the Taimar Turbo I owned about 25 years ago, reg BRS733T. I sold it to a chap from Germany, does anyone know where it is now ?

It is still in Germany, but without the brown model band: http://tvrpre80s.de/4571fm-michael-p-de

Many thanks for the link. I suppose I understand the repaint (the Model Band was just a bit in-yer-face...) but I wonder why the original Wolfrace wheels were replaced ?

[taimar77]

tileart said:

Many thanks for the link. I suppose I understand the repaint (the Model Band was just a bit in-yer-face...) but I wonder why the original Wolfrace wheels were replaced ?

I am not 100% sure, but if I remember it correctly, he wanted to change it to 15”. 15” Wolfrace are very hard to find so he switched to American Racing.

[RobMk2a]

Daggsy said:

Daggsy said:

RobMk2a said:

Does you friend recall anymore detail on the Mk2.

Rob

I'll ask him but it looks like it might be a twin cam.




He will probably tell me the name and address where he bought it, how much, the mileage, tyre tread depth etc.

Quick chat with Malcolm today ...........

Yes it was a twin cam with twin 40's

He bought it off his employers son on a weekly deduction from his wages.

Will hopefully meet up and get more info to post more details soon as I'm off to France for 4/6 weeks on Friday.

Peter - a bit more research I think Charlie Harrison sold the car to WG (Bill) Johnston of Ponteland not far from Charlie's farm. Bill raced the car at Charterhall. Can you ask you contact if this rings any bells.

Rob Pennington

[Monsun]

Hi Rob

Will get in touch with Malcolm Newton to see if he has any more info. It looks like the car was passed around quite a lot in those days. Malcolm bought it from his employer's son so will try to get the name.

Peter