If you could own and run another Marque of TVR..........
If you could own and run another Marque of TVR..........
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swimmer27

Original Poster:

482 posts

211 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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what would be your choice and why?

I realise we have several S owners on this forum who are fortunate enough to be in a position to own and run more than one TVR but for many like myself its hard enough financially keeping the S on the road let alone another.

Since having a blast out in Chimaera last year I have often thought how nice it would be to keep the nimble, flickable S but also be in a position to own another TVR.

Yesterday a Sagaris shot past me on the M3 which did look and sound fantastic, not everyones cup of tea of course.

A few weeks ago I parked my S2 next to a silver TVR T350 at the local park, the owner showed me around it and it wasnt long before those pipe dreams started again!

So being sensible with your choices (TVR Cerbera Speed 12 excluded) if you could own and run another TVR as well as your S what would it be?










v8s4me

7,275 posts

248 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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It would have to be a Tuscan in Porsche Polaris Silver with an LS3 engine, with a fully sorted wiring loom and sensible instruments. One day………sleep

TVR-Stu

836 posts

228 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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There is something about the shape of the Griff I find hard to resist (except for the rear lights) getmecoat but if money and practicality don't come in to it a Sagaris on dramatic looks alone.

DIB350

220 posts

224 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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I am lucky enough to have just bought a 350i wedge as well as owning a Cossie S. It's a modest collection but one I feel very privileged to own as they are both fantastic cars. The S is quick, nimble and very noisy whilst the wedge feels much more like a 70's GT than a raw sports car and I am surprised in the difference between the two cars to be honest. I love classic cars and especially classic TVR's so I guess I am living my own dream, even if it's not someone elses!!

blues3

248 posts

194 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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I have a shiny red Chim (called Lucille). It's been in storage for the last couple of years whilst I'm rebuilding the S3.
Love it.

mohitos

1,313 posts

228 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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For me it has to be the Griff. IMO it must be the most beautiful of all TVR's and has aged very well. I can even live with the rear lights, and have a preference for the pre facelift car.

QBee

22,440 posts

173 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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I a Chimaera owner. My second TVR would be a Tuscan with an LS3 engine and proper pedals.....

Spanish S2

341 posts

161 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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Griffith for me, the ultimate TVR.cool

Jhonno

6,430 posts

170 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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How about the other way round..

I own a Cerb, but would love a little V8S for sunny top down kind of days..

techbotics

1,805 posts

211 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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I plan to keep the s skip Griff and chimp and get a T car next. Prob a t350 or Tamora with S6 engine.

Cheers D S3

Longers

4,505 posts

257 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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1. Griffith, or
2. Griffith, or
3. Griffith...
...then (even though I think the T350 is the best looking TVR EVER made but it's got a roof) it'd be "my" Tamora when Dale's finished with it wink

S2Mike

3,065 posts

179 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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I find it difficult impossible to choose. One day I fancy a Chimaera then another day the Griffith takes the mind, or a Tuscan or a Sagaris.
Having the variety, of style, impractical but fun, loud, cruiser or racer, however the feeling takes you.
I think even if I could afford to run another I would still answer a question like this by lusting after yet another from the range..!
I would have to do a Les Edgar, and buy the company...!
The Griffith does seem to be the one I keep returning my thoughts to though..!
Until that day I am very happy with my "S"

Edited by S2Mike on Tuesday 6th August 13:39

dezglidden

30 posts

202 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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If money was no object I would have either an original Griffith or Tuscan then on to a vixen. M's are great but styling never really did it for me. As money does exist as more than just a concept I wish I had bought a Griffith 5yrs ago but would find it difficult to part with how much it would cost to get a really good/special one especially when you compare what is available in that price bracket. Have always been intrigued by the cerbera but am scared of the potential relibility issues and fragility. I love the look of the T350 (harks back to the days of the 60-70's TVR's in my opinion) but the same applies as the cerbera... I lust after a V8S however I would be concerned it would dull my S2 so that would be a swap not an extra.

Think if I ever have too much cash and am feeling really generous I would send a SEAC wedge to my dad in the states so he could show people what a real muscle car can look like and I can drive it rather than an Audi Q7 when I visit... I think it would be the perfect opposite to his 66 Morgan Plus 4!

So what's left... A chimera would tick all the boxes but to be honest wouldn't buy one, do not know why though. Maybe a taimar at some point perhaps... Now that's given me an idea... Oh no....

swimmer27

Original Poster:

482 posts

211 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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Thanks all for taking the time to add your choices.

My Broter-in-law purchased this very cheap Tuscan from Auction (he's a car dealer) complete with a conrod sticking out of the block! He sourced a replacment 4 litre engine then sold it on, apart from the blown enging the car looked great.


I too like the Griffith (5 litre of course) and love the Sagaris.

Dream on!!!!

steve j

3,223 posts

257 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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swimmer27 said:
what would be your choice and why?

I realise we have several S owners on this forum who are fortunate enough to be in a position to own and run more than one TVR but for many like myself its hard enough financially keeping the S on the road let alone another.

Since having a blast out in Chimaera last year I have often thought how nice it would be to keep the nimble, flickable S but also be in a position to own another TVR.

Yesterday a Sagaris shot past me on the M3 which did look and sound fantastic, not everyones cup of tea of course.

A few weeks ago I parked my S2 next to a silver TVR T350 at the local park, the owner showed me around it and it wasnt long before those pipe dreams started again!

So being sensible with your choices (TVR Cerbera Speed 12 excluded) if you could own and run another TVR as well as your S what would it be?




Was that Sagaris purple by any chance ?

swimmer27

Original Poster:

482 posts

211 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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No it was glorious black and at a guess was travelling at over twice the 70 speed limit, it actually made me jump as it shot pass!

mikel003003

1,084 posts

195 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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Ideal pair is a griff and a t350c
or a taimar and a griff
Or a vixen and a v8s

Scoobimax

1,892 posts

230 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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Tamora for me - in my eyes a modern day S, compact and has the soft top that's required.

mycroft

1,545 posts

276 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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Scoobimax said:
Tamora for me - in my eyes a modern day S, compact and has the soft top that's required.
Good call thumbup

As a member of the excess club I would have an S again in a flash .
I want one of every model but at the moment i'm mostly lusting after a Cerb . Mainly because a mate recorded Mike Brewers buyitbodgeitselliton programme and it wet my appetite for a project .

My guess is that if an S owner drove a Tam and then other models it would defiantly convert a few , its more like an S than you would imagine .
Dale

Top Gear TVR

2,251 posts

183 months

Tuesday 6th August 2013
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If James Bond had have been born in Norfolk, he would not have driven an Aston and certainly would not have made any 'The day after today and yesterday' films.

The answer would have been Tomara, the day after today....