New convert from TVR/Jaguar

[oily mist]

At last I've done it. I've had a TVR for a few years as the toy and a Jaguar XJ8 as the 'daily' so fond of a V8 noise. Not using either very much in the last year so decided I needed to consolidate the fleet. Q - how to combine the Britishness and elegance of the Jag and the urge of the Trev? A - A Vantage V8 of course. Grant's book was a great help plus generous advice from Rob at McGurk.
Collected mine today - A 2010 model manual in Lightning Silver with Sportspack undercarriage. Grinned all the way home. Thanks to Steve in Wigan for letting me be the next custodian of this artwork. Only scary moment so far - squeezing it into the garage at home as it's a snug fit. At least I know what a hot clutch smells like now - at least I think that's what I could smell. Looking forward to getting to know the car a lot better.
Eric

[Manx V8V]

Welcome to the fold, and tack some strips of old carpet to the critical areas of the garage walls and doorway, just in case.

I have a strategically placed piece of carpet on the garage wall which lines up with the edge of the drivers door when I open it.

[Minglar]

Hi Eric

Welcome to the fold and enjoy your new car. As is generally the case on here, we need to see some photographic evidence of said acquisition though! With regards to narrow garages, I know exactly what you mean. Patience and some well positioned pieces of carpet along the wall are definitely the way to go. Mine is only 7’ 6” wide so it’s a pretty tight fit. It soon becomes second nature after a bit of practice though.

Best Regards

Minglar

Edited by Minglar on Sunday 10th February 22:01

[oily mist]

Here it is - the new wheels. It looks huge in the garage but beautiful out on the driveway.

[Dewi 2]

Beautiful, Eric and on what are considered by some, to be the best looking Aston Martin road wheels. Think they first appeared on the DB9.

I have noticed on here, that quite a few ex-TVR owners, buy Aston Martins.

Enjoy your new car.