What is it about TVR?
Discussion
My wife and I have been discussing TVRs tonight, mainly due to Peter Wheelers funeral today. In fact she has to put up with TVR talk most nights, poor girl!
She likes the cars and knows all the history, but says she still doesn't quite get why we all get so worked up about them. I have tried to explain.....hand built, raw power, unusual etc etc. I know why we love them, but can you explain more eloquently so she can read what it is about these cars that makes us so fanatical?
It might also be a nice tribute to Peter to explain the pleasure gained from owning a TVR.
She likes the cars and knows all the history, but says she still doesn't quite get why we all get so worked up about them. I have tried to explain.....hand built, raw power, unusual etc etc. I know why we love them, but can you explain more eloquently so she can read what it is about these cars that makes us so fanatical?
It might also be a nice tribute to Peter to explain the pleasure gained from owning a TVR.
LaserTam said:
Yeah, the sense of occaision is probably best description. You dont just pop to get some milk, you end up gone for 45 mins. I wouldnt do that in many other cars I dont think.
And sometimes when I'm gone for 45 to 60 minutes for milk the Spousal Unit puts the phone by her side ( Just in case ) We wouldn't trade any of our 3 TVRs unless we were again allowed to import those little sex pots back into North America. Took almost 30 years after my first ride in a Griff before I got my first one and now my Spousal Unit and my 17 year old daughter have their own also. Younger daughter is one of those that can't see the pure pleasure of driving a true handbuilt British sportscar that TreVoR dreamt that the common person could own and drive. She wants a Porker........Not while she is living under my roof. I could have bought an exotic or a Porker etc. like my friends but it is not a TVR. Friends don't like visiting us as they have to park on the street out front.Only TVRs and Vettes allowed in driveway. Spousal Unit use to sit on passenger seat like a lump, so I bought her a V8 Taimar and put an automatic in it as she can't drive a stick. Sorry guys and I will say my 3 HAIL MARY's for sinning but she loves the TVRs now as she can experience the TVR ride. Get your other half behind the wheel and let her go. It will be something that neither of you will forget. Spousal units car only sees 70 MPH if I'm driving but my shifting arm gets bored with that darn automatic, but she is happy and that is what makes me happy.Edited by V8TVR1978 on Friday 19th June 09:43
Edited by V8TVR1978 on Friday 19th June 09:46
TVRs were the cars I used to draw as a kid. I still remember the first time I ever saw/heard one. It made me jump up & down pointing & shouting like a loony, it was the most exciting thing my tiny little mind had ever encountered. From that moment on I was a lost cause, TVR was my ultimate goal & nothing else would do.
The fact that they were a home grown rebel, & within the financial bounds of the mere mortal made them even more appealing - they were an automotive goal that was achievable, not a pipe dream. Having said that it still took me 25 years to afford one...
I still get the same feeling whenever I see one, that rush of excitement that makes me feel like a little kid again, a rare thing in this jaded world in which we're living. I guess it's like Don said, if you never felt like that when you first saw one, you'll never understand.
The fact that they were a home grown rebel, & within the financial bounds of the mere mortal made them even more appealing - they were an automotive goal that was achievable, not a pipe dream. Having said that it still took me 25 years to afford one...
I still get the same feeling whenever I see one, that rush of excitement that makes me feel like a little kid again, a rare thing in this jaded world in which we're living. I guess it's like Don said, if you never felt like that when you first saw one, you'll never understand.
I was 17 when read about a car that was faster than a Porsche. It was a Taimar turbo. Never owned, or even driven a TVR (now 46 and nearly bought a Chimera 3 years ago), and drive a Porsche 964 (great car by the way), but have this nagging thought that a Griff or Tamora might end up in my garage one day.
When I was 14(1983)I was in a Cycling club one summer night some guy turned up at a race,he did ride a bike though, in a white 350i with red pin stripes.
My old man had a RV8 SD1 VDP and when he kicked down you suspected that hell wanted to break loose that wedge confirmed that suspicion when he drove past a bunch of teenagers cycling home ones summers night.
this morning I took my 3 y/o to play school in the Griff its only 300meters away but we did the 20 mile route I kept adding on little mad detours as he was shouting "More!,More Daddy!" and when I dropped him off I added another 25 miles just for the fun of it.
For me its about getting in something that demands a certain amount of respect
something that can scare the Sh*t out of you at legal speeds, something that sounds like God gave it soul,something that smells alive.. you get the picture.
Even when it needs a little fixing/coaxing(I've only had mine a week)its schoolboy fun deciding what tools and bits to take!,
here's a little sound bite to sum it up
" we live in transitory world and in human affairs nothing is certain
accept the feeling you get when you open the garage door of where the TVR lives!"
My old man had a RV8 SD1 VDP and when he kicked down you suspected that hell wanted to break loose that wedge confirmed that suspicion when he drove past a bunch of teenagers cycling home ones summers night.
this morning I took my 3 y/o to play school in the Griff its only 300meters away but we did the 20 mile route I kept adding on little mad detours as he was shouting "More!,More Daddy!" and when I dropped him off I added another 25 miles just for the fun of it.
For me its about getting in something that demands a certain amount of respect
something that can scare the Sh*t out of you at legal speeds, something that sounds like God gave it soul,something that smells alive.. you get the picture.
Even when it needs a little fixing/coaxing(I've only had mine a week)its schoolboy fun deciding what tools and bits to take!,
here's a little sound bite to sum it up
" we live in transitory world and in human affairs nothing is certain
accept the feeling you get when you open the garage door of where the TVR lives!"
V8TVR1978 said:
And sometimes when I'm gone for 45 to 60 minutes for milk the Spousal Unit puts the phone by her side ( Just in case ) We wouldn't trade any of our 3 TVRs unless we were again allowed to import those little sex pots back into North America. Took almost 30 years after my first ride in a Griff before I got my first one and now my Spousal Unit and my 17 year old daughter have their own also. Younger daughter is one of those that can't see the pure pleasure of driving a true handbuilt British sportscar that TreVoR dreamt that the common person could own and drive. She wants a Porker........Not while she is living under my roof. I could have bought an exotic or a Porker etc. like my friends but it is not a TVR. Friends don't like visiting us as they have to park on the street out front.Only TVRs and Vettes allowed in driveway. Spousal Unit use to sit on passenger seat like a lump, so I bought her a V8 Taimar and put an automatic in it as she can't drive a stick. Sorry guys and I will say my 3 HAIL MARY's for sinning but she loves the TVRs now as she can experience the TVR ride. Get your other half behind the wheel and let her go. It will be something that neither of you will forget. Spousal units car only sees 70 MPH if I'm driving but my shifting arm gets bored with that darn automatic, but she is happy and that is what makes me happy.
Good to see the Tivs thriving elsewhere in the Commonwealth. 
V8TVR1978 said:
And sometimes when I'm gone for 45 to 60 minutes for milk the Spousal Unit puts the phone by her side ( Just in case ) We wouldn't trade any of our 3 TVRs unless we were again allowed to import those little sex pots back into North America. Took almost 30 years after my first ride in a Griff before I got my first one and now my Spousal Unit and my 17 year old daughter have their own also. Younger daughter is one of those that can't see the pure pleasure of driving a true handbuilt British sportscar that TreVoR dreamt that the common person could own and drive. She wants a Porker........Not while she is living under my roof. I could have bought an exotic or a Porker etc. like my friends but it is not a TVR. Friends don't like visiting us as they have to park on the street out front.Only TVRs and Vettes allowed in driveway. Spousal Unit use to sit on passenger seat like a lump, so I bought her a V8 Taimar and put an automatic in it as she can't drive a stick. Sorry guys and I will say my 3 HAIL MARY's for sinning but she loves the TVRs now as she can experience the TVR ride. Get your other half behind the wheel and let her go. It will be something that neither of you will forget. Spousal units car only sees 70 MPH if I'm driving but my shifting arm gets bored with that darn automatic, but she is happy and that is what makes me happy.
Fantastic! 
grahamw48 said:
It is the most appreciated 2 finger salute to political correctness on the road. 
I have to say - I agree with this. 'Other' marques - even Ferraris have been forced down the ridiculous and unneccesary route of airbags, TC, ABS blah blah blah.that and the unusual design, the performance and the fact that they are so different.
being British - is such a bonus too
I've had my Chim nearly 12 months now and am still amazed by the comments and admiring looks you get. I Went out the other night to a local pub, when a nice new shiny M3 convertible parked next to me.
The driver was well peeved off when everyone stopped and admired the Chim and didn't give the M3 a second glance, fantastic considering his cost 4 times my Chim
IMO, the TVR brand keeps alive something that is missing in todays motor cars, SOUL !!
Neil
ps. Nice M3 though !!
The driver was well peeved off when everyone stopped and admired the Chim and didn't give the M3 a second glance, fantastic considering his cost 4 times my Chim
IMO, the TVR brand keeps alive something that is missing in todays motor cars, SOUL !!
Neil
ps. Nice M3 though !!
Edited by teamrecon on Friday 19th June 16:42
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