BBWF - A word from the creator.
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From Oliver Winterbottom (TVR Wedge designer):
Dear Sean,
I wish to send you and all the participants a short message from Shanghai.
I am very sorry I cannot be with you on your Anniversary Day at Ettington. Conceiving the Tasmin was a long time ago but I remember the whole project (fairly) clearly and the sight of a good Tasmin is always heartwarming. I am especially encouraged by the fact that you guys and girls are still enjoying the car. When you have the chance to create something as emotive as a sports car, its a bit like conceiving a child. (Well in some ways but not all of course, but I guess most of you would know that).
TVR in the late 1970's were happily making the M Series. Unfortunately a significant number of essential components such as the engine, final drive
and front uprights were all obsolete and becoming unobtainable. Martin Lilley needed a new product and the Tasmin was it. We tried to make a slightly more spacious, refined and reliable car and gave it
a complete change of appearance. To some (possibly many) this appearance was a shock - but remember we were doing this in the late 70's.
Today, the Tasmin, to me, stands out as being a bit shockingly different. Well it's a TVR and they have always conveyed a message!
I hope you all have a great day, the weather is kind - and - to the winner of the "Best Tasmin" - Thanks.
Very best wishes,
Oliver Winterbottom
Dear Sean,
I wish to send you and all the participants a short message from Shanghai.
I am very sorry I cannot be with you on your Anniversary Day at Ettington. Conceiving the Tasmin was a long time ago but I remember the whole project (fairly) clearly and the sight of a good Tasmin is always heartwarming. I am especially encouraged by the fact that you guys and girls are still enjoying the car. When you have the chance to create something as emotive as a sports car, its a bit like conceiving a child. (Well in some ways but not all of course, but I guess most of you would know that).
TVR in the late 1970's were happily making the M Series. Unfortunately a significant number of essential components such as the engine, final drive
and front uprights were all obsolete and becoming unobtainable. Martin Lilley needed a new product and the Tasmin was it. We tried to make a slightly more spacious, refined and reliable car and gave it
a complete change of appearance. To some (possibly many) this appearance was a shock - but remember we were doing this in the late 70's.
Today, the Tasmin, to me, stands out as being a bit shockingly different. Well it's a TVR and they have always conveyed a message!
I hope you all have a great day, the weather is kind - and - to the winner of the "Best Tasmin" - Thanks.
Very best wishes,
Oliver Winterbottom
dickymint said:
How about sending him a photo / TVR flag / memento of some kind, signed by all the current owners at BBWF?
Bloody good idea
as soon as Alisons back is turned.........
Good idea - we can include a DVD/copy of sprint of the event for him as well which I'm sure he'd love. Think he's quite disappointed he is unable to make it.
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