Jeremy Clarkson on Griffith

[gcb]

Dear All,

I am hunting around for a Griffith 500 at the moment and remembered when Jeremy Clarkson did a review on top gear way back. Has anyone got a copy of that review because I remember watching it and it was the beginning of my yearning for a Griff. If anyone has got a copy may I borrow it? If not does anyone know where I might get one? Thanks in advance.

[Podie]

It was also on one of his videos... Clarkson on cars or something... and also on a TG video... when Tiff drove it.

[beano1197]

I think I remember that. It seemed impossible that I would ever own one - it was a glorious Top Gear moment with him prancing round, incredulous at the Griff and especially the noise... ... if I remember correctly!

Someone had a couple of clips on their website - a white, pre-500 Griff? (And the Cerbera outrunning a pack of interesting stuff...)

[Podie]

JC also had a blue-ish one... drove it through Switzerland and enjoyed the exhaust blowing daisy about in a field...

[zippy500]

I have that review at home, I can post a photocopy to you if you like. it was a 4.3 though

>> Edited by zippy500 on Friday 24th January 14:00

[tvr4ever]

If anyone has any material on the 4.3, PLEASE can i have a copy. I'm constantly looking for info on the 4.3 very hard to find over here in The Netherlands.

Cheers

Fred

[pete_w]

white, pre-500 Griff? (And the Cerbera outrunning a pack of interesting stuff...)

Think it was a 500, definitely white, it featured in 'Clarkson Unleashed on Cars' or something similar

[scottybrad]

Theres a book called TVR Performance Portfolio - (Brookland Books) which has magazine reveiws of all the cars from 1995-2000 including the Clarkson reveiw from Top Gear in 98 on the 4.3 Griff, Griff 500 vs Triumph Daytona, Griff 500 95 road test etc - I think you can get it from the TVR Club web site for £12.95.

[CLINT887]

Dear All,

I am hunting around for a Griffith 500 at the moment and remembered when Jeremy Clarkson did a review on top gear way back. Has anyone got a copy of that review because I remember watching it and it was the beginning of my yearning for a Griff. If anyone has got a copy may I borrow it? If not does anyone know where I might get one? Thanks in advance.

Performance Portfolio '95 to 2000 p82 can send you a copy if you wish. He drives it across France and is "converted"--all this of course went by the board when he voted TVRs "uncool" in a recent Topgear programme

[mark h]

If you look at the posting 22nd july 2002 "is N244 KCW still alive" there's a link to the Clarkson clip of the white Griff ,and the Cerbie standing start race.

Mark

>> Edited by mark h on Friday 24th January 19:15

[dimmadan]

yeah I have that whole programme on vid, the Griff gets a bit of a doughnutting, and the Cerb outruns them all over a mile race...

[dannyboyo]

I think this is it......

http://website.lineone.net/~steve_lemmon2/TVR.wmv

It's a big old download (6Mb), and only the 1st 30 seconds is about the Griff. Then it's a race between a cossie and espirt. Then an almighty race between loads of supercars (including a Cerbera). I just love hearing Clarkson say "Whoa, look at that TVR!!"

How dare he put us in the uncool catagory!!

[MATHEW]

top download, the griff was good but the Cerbera was out of this world.

[stubbini]

My cousin has the video so I have seen it before but not for a long while. Superb footage. Certainly gets the pulse racing!!

[gcb]

zippy could you please send me your email address so I can email you my address for that copy of the review, as there is not a link in your profile. Many Thanks gcb.

[CLINT887]

Dear All,

I am hunting around for a Griffith 500 at the moment and remembered when Jeremy Clarkson did a review on top gear way back. Has anyone got a copy of that review because I remember watching it and it was the beginning of my yearning for a Griff. If anyone has got a copy may I borrow it? If not does anyone know where I might get one? Thanks in advance.

Hi Geoff!
Thanks for email. Tried to send you the article but made the usual balls up of the job ( I am NOT alas very computer literate). Please give me an address and I will send you the complete portfolio (gratis). I do have two copies and you are welcome. I can also send you copies of other relevant articles.
Clint

[gemini]

that cerbera stuff is just downright indecent - I want one again - right up to the point that I tink about sunshine and soft tops. Boy its like s--t of a stick!
Eat that Porkers!

[jasoncook]

Hi its my griff in the video it is a 500 and it is a flip yellow too white colour .Belonged to the factory before i get it .it now has 71JLC on the plate and lives in lytham near blackpool .

[donatien]

jasoncook said: Hi its my griff in the video it is a 500 and it is a flip yellow too white colour .Belonged to the factory before i get it .it now has 71JLC on the plate and lives in lytham near blackpool .

Jason - I live in Lytham (usually). Drive the nuvola blue pearl Griff 500 reg D1 GRF, can't remember seeing yours around but I know of several in the area.

DT

[EdT]

I nearly bought it when was for sale at the factory - 3 year ago or thereabouts. A chap that worked there recommended it & told me it was as a "fast one" !

Ed