Are classics suitable for tall drivers?

[Lee J]

I have a friend who is looking to buy a classic TVR, either a Vixen, Grantura or M series the only problem is he is six foot six! and worried that it may be a tight fit, I would appreciate any advice you may have on this cheers

Lee

[RJAM]

If it helps, I have a Mk1 Grantura that my friend, 6 foot plus can get in to. It is a bit of a struggle to get in door, but once in he confessed to have plenty of room. So with practice it should be no problem?

[philh]

I'm 6ft 3 and drove a vixen every day and my dads 6ft six and drove both the vixen and his Taimar with no trouble.

[Terminator]

Peter Wheeler's first TVR was a M-series, I believe, and the first time I saw him back in the early 80's he was driving a Taimar Turbo.

Knock on his office door and ask him, Lee

[Lee J]

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Peter Wheeler's first TVR was a M-series, I believe, and the first time I saw him back in the early 80's he was driving a Taimar Turbo.

Knock on his office door and ask him, Lee

Not a bad idea actually, he is in today and spends a lot of time in the department.

Thanks for the replies and i will tell my friend that things look ok on the Vixen/M front, well as far as fitting is concerned.

[f402mlr]

I'm 6'3", I found my brother's Grantura 2a a bit tricky to get into, but fine when in, see Success Against the Odds for story about Virgin! (honest Ted!). In 67 the Tuscan had a few extra inches added into the doors. I've found our LWB Tuscan, 3000S and S series fine.

>> Edited by f402mlr on Saturday 9th February 18:16

[Lee J]

Thanks for the info and I will pass it on.