Saying goodbye
Discussion
I sold my Tuscan 2 convertible this week and watched as it left going to a new home. I did a deal with James of TVR Mads, which was fair and reasonable. He is a good bloke. Whoever purchases it will be getting a cracking car.
My adventures with TVR started 10 years ago when, at a loose end, I spotted a private sale ad for a 4.5 Chimaera in my neighbourhood. As a secret petrolhead, I had always fancied one, despite the reputation, and I bought it. It leaked, the battery discharged rapidly, the electrics were somewhat wonky, BUT, on a good day, with the mighty V8 bellowing away, nothing gave greater motoring pleasure.
Time went past, the Chim became less reliable, and thoughts turned to its replacement.
By this time I had made friends with the local dealer, who subsequently became a client of mine. I had reservations about it, due to its bulbous back end, but I bought a new Tamora, principally because it was in the best colour--Laser Blue!. This was a different driving experience. It was much sharper. more go-kart like, and MUCH faster. The speed six engine produced 350 odd bhp as against the Chim's 280. It was also better built, although not without its foibles. but anyone who owns a TVR, knows that with the pleasure goes a little pain.
By 2009 it was once again time to look around. My local dealer had a really good, very low mileage Tuscan 2 convertible in his showroom, but it was over-priced. He eventually approached me, and told me that he was selling it for a customer, who might be prepared to deal. After negotiations I found myself the owner of a pristine Tuscan. It had been ordered direct from TVR, and specced exactly to the requrements of the first owner. It is the only Imola Red TVR. It was the best built TVR. It was a more relaxed drive than the Tamora, but still massively exciting. It has taken me to Monaco, where it was parked on the Casino steps, in the midst of Lambos etc, and was more photographed than the supercars. I simply loved this car.
For various reasons, however, it is time to move on. I will miss my TVR ownership, but will also miss this forum. TVR owners share a wonderful secret--the joy of owning, and driving a pure-bred, simple machine. There are occasional disagreements, but TVR owners love to help each other out, and it is a real shame that we can not be excited about talking about a new model.
So, good luck to you all, sharing the TVR experience.
My adventures with TVR started 10 years ago when, at a loose end, I spotted a private sale ad for a 4.5 Chimaera in my neighbourhood. As a secret petrolhead, I had always fancied one, despite the reputation, and I bought it. It leaked, the battery discharged rapidly, the electrics were somewhat wonky, BUT, on a good day, with the mighty V8 bellowing away, nothing gave greater motoring pleasure.
Time went past, the Chim became less reliable, and thoughts turned to its replacement.
By this time I had made friends with the local dealer, who subsequently became a client of mine. I had reservations about it, due to its bulbous back end, but I bought a new Tamora, principally because it was in the best colour--Laser Blue!. This was a different driving experience. It was much sharper. more go-kart like, and MUCH faster. The speed six engine produced 350 odd bhp as against the Chim's 280. It was also better built, although not without its foibles. but anyone who owns a TVR, knows that with the pleasure goes a little pain.
By 2009 it was once again time to look around. My local dealer had a really good, very low mileage Tuscan 2 convertible in his showroom, but it was over-priced. He eventually approached me, and told me that he was selling it for a customer, who might be prepared to deal. After negotiations I found myself the owner of a pristine Tuscan. It had been ordered direct from TVR, and specced exactly to the requrements of the first owner. It is the only Imola Red TVR. It was the best built TVR. It was a more relaxed drive than the Tamora, but still massively exciting. It has taken me to Monaco, where it was parked on the Casino steps, in the midst of Lambos etc, and was more photographed than the supercars. I simply loved this car.
For various reasons, however, it is time to move on. I will miss my TVR ownership, but will also miss this forum. TVR owners share a wonderful secret--the joy of owning, and driving a pure-bred, simple machine. There are occasional disagreements, but TVR owners love to help each other out, and it is a real shame that we can not be excited about talking about a new model.
So, good luck to you all, sharing the TVR experience.
Nice one Dave! You are absolutely correct that I did not mention a replacement. I have not got one yet. I have a Mini Cooper for week days which I am using. I fear I may be heading towards the Teutonic dark side with a Merc SL 63 but not yet decided. What I will say is that there is no finer bunch of afficianados than TVR owners>
Sorry to hear you have left the Vert club..but if MADS has bought it , I will be seeing it at close quarters when James sends it to Heath & Paul (X-Works) to get it checked over 
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Editted to add:-
Just been to X-Works and it is there already ... Checked it over..nice car,nice colour, very good condition(paintwork and interior) and I like the carbon leather seats.... But the wheels and the rear tyres 
... high kerbs in Ireland ? and no Police ??? .. I'm sure James will make it perfect 
. Editted to add:-
Just been to X-Works and it is there already
... Checked it over..nice car,nice colour, very good condition(paintwork and interior) and I like the carbon leather seats.... But the wheels and the rear tyres ... high kerbs in Ireland ? and no Police ??? .. I'm sure James will make it perfect Edited by glow worm on Wednesday 16th November 13:37
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