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[heightswitch]

I thought I would post a few pics from a proper enthusiast.
I wonder if anyone knows the whereabouts of the car if it still exists.

Anyhow..

Peter Cooper who has just turned 70 has just bought a v nice ex Roger Shackleton Griffith.

Peter had Griffiths and Tuscan SE's when they were new though......

"My first TVR the Blue one was the ex late Gerry marshals road car, i knew Gerry well and went to Brands hatch a lot to watch him race his Race car as well, Then went on to purchase TVR4 Long wheelbase Tuscan High performance 289 Engine only 10 ever made, mine was ex late John brittain car..another Racer and TVR Dealer in his day...terrific Car back in those days, Blew everything away on the road...never forget that 70 MPH on first gear"

Now that is a Proper enthusiast........
N.

Edited by heightswitch on Sunday 27th October 12:43

[luckycarter]

great photo's, thanks for posting, wonder which ch/no the griff was?, what is the cover below the rocker cover that the ht leads are dissapearing through?

[prideaux]

Cool Pictures the cars look really fantastic in the old film compared to modern Digital
A

[DarkMatter]

Great pictures, they don't make aerials like that any more, do they?

[Grantura MKI]

luckycarter said:

great photo's, thanks for posting, wonder which ch/no the griff was?, what is the cover below the rocker cover that the ht leads are dissapearing through?

Hi Rich,
The cover is for the radio. Back in the day it was thought that a cover over the HT leads would help in tuning the radio. From the size of that ariel, that man loved his tunes more that the note from under the bonnet?
Cheers,
David.

[heightswitch]

Grantura MKI said:

Hi Rich,
The cover is for the radio. Back in the day it was thought that a cover over the HT leads would help in tuning the radio. From the size of that ariel, that man loved his tunes more that the note from under the bonnet?
Cheers,
David.

Hey up..those who are old enough remember buying their first stereo and the metal covers and suppressors needed to stop it buzzing...Happy days.
N.

[prideaux]

heightswitch said:

Hey up..those who are old enough remember buying their first stereo and the metal covers and suppressors needed to stop it buzzing...Happy days.
N.

[jellison]

Nice pic's.

What is the odd rectangular box next to the cylinder head that the leads are running into?

I'll have to pop some of mine now its in its new home (as of Friday)

Edited by jellison on Monday 28th October 18:54

[luckycarter]

Grantura MKI said:

Hi Rich,
The cover is for the radio. Back in the day it was thought that a cover over the HT leads would help in tuning the radio. From the size of that ariel, that man loved his tunes more that the note from under the bonnet?
Cheers,
David.

Thanks David, i would never have thought of that!!!, you learn something new everyday

[Grantura MKI]

Not a problem. If you look at old reviews of the S2 Vixen, you will see a flat plate on top of the lump for the same reason.