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Is it just me or do owners of newer TVR models not know the the wedge is also a TVR. A couple of times I have pulled alongside a Cerbera or a Chimera (usually in a traffic jam as I'm in London), looked across to say hi, without so much as a how do you do from them.
Do they not recognise the wedge, or are they being snooty because it is such an old model? Or am I just being weird, expecting a hello.
DF
Do they not recognise the wedge, or are they being snooty because it is such an old model? Or am I just being weird, expecting a hello.
DF
Yep, I have had this problem too!! Couple of weeks back saw a Chimaera coming towards me, only me and the chimaera on the road, I flashed (the lights that is) and waved and the tw@t ignored me. This was the most recent and there have been numerous others. Maybe I am too sad a person to be getting worked up about TVRs.
There are some owners of newer cars that know the ins and outs of all TVR models as they are enthusiasts of the mark and there are those owners who have TVRs because they look good on the driveway !!!
I like seeing TVRs of all types on the road, but none give me the same feeling as seeing a wedge, whatever the model.
Right then, I will get off my box now.
Regards
Broadside
There are some owners of newer cars that know the ins and outs of all TVR models as they are enthusiasts of the mark and there are those owners who have TVRs because they look good on the driveway !!!
I like seeing TVRs of all types on the road, but none give me the same feeling as seeing a wedge, whatever the model.
Right then, I will get off my box now.
Regards
Broadside
I think they just don't know it's a Tiv! Most Younger (ie, below 30) drivers have Griffs as their TVR memory start point. Some recognise the S range cos there's a few of them about in daily use. But when it comes to wedges, especially the later ones it's all new to them. (after all, other than at shows etc, how often do you see a wedge on the roads these days?)
Having said all that, some of them probably ARE snooty gits too!
Andy 400se
Having said all that, some of them probably ARE snooty gits too!
Andy 400se
Had acknowledgment from most newer TVRs. Tends to be a more restrained, polite nod though. Apart from one Chimaera driver who was practically climbing out of his seat to get noticed - and I still missed him. Fortunately my passenger spotted him and returned the gesture. Perhaps I'd have had more chance if he'd had the roof off.
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Had acknowledgment from most newer TVRs. Tends to be a more restrained, polite nod though. Apart from one Chimaera driver who was practically climbing out of his seat to get noticed - and I still missed him. Fortunately my passenger spotted him and returned the gesture. Perhaps I'd have had more chance if he'd had the roof off.
I have had similar experiences ... usually older people recognise the 400SE and adopt a rather enthusiastic response far greater than a standard nod or wave.
I have even followed and overtaken a griff, waved and slowed down again to recognise his TVR, only to be ignored completely....
I know it's a bit of a generalisation, but the newer TVR owners do seem to be only interested in the "look what I can afford status" of their TVRs.
I recently visited a localish TVR Club area gathering, in my, then, S.2. What a miserable load of gits! They all stood around ignoring me and my very tidy TVR. It was a good half hour before anyone came to cast an eye over it, but still ignoring it's owner.
Needless to say, I won't be joining them again. However, by contrast, the Northants TVR Club crowd are completely the opposite. Welcoming, and enthusiastic about all TVRs, of which many strains were in attendance. Bonnets were thrown open with gay abandon, followed by a rush of genuinely interested people.
I personally get more of a buzz from older machinery and keeping it tidy and road worthy, rather than something that anyone with a few bob surplus can go and buy.
Lee
I recently visited a localish TVR Club area gathering, in my, then, S.2. What a miserable load of gits! They all stood around ignoring me and my very tidy TVR. It was a good half hour before anyone came to cast an eye over it, but still ignoring it's owner.
Needless to say, I won't be joining them again. However, by contrast, the Northants TVR Club crowd are completely the opposite. Welcoming, and enthusiastic about all TVRs, of which many strains were in attendance. Bonnets were thrown open with gay abandon, followed by a rush of genuinely interested people.
I personally get more of a buzz from older machinery and keeping it tidy and road worthy, rather than something that anyone with a few bob surplus can go and buy.
Lee
I know wedges are rare, I have never in 20 years seen one on the road, unless I was looking it over with a view to buying it. If I just chanced upon one, I would probably chase them down to see which one of you it was.
Otherwise, even as a Londoner, I think a friendly nod, or a slightly raised eyebrow would be the polite thing. I even gave a Scimitar an appreciative nod the other day. I thought as we were both driving 80's sports cars that take a bit of effort to keep roadworthy, we might share some things in common.
He looked at me like I was nuts
oh well.
Otherwise, even as a Londoner, I think a friendly nod, or a slightly raised eyebrow would be the polite thing. I even gave a Scimitar an appreciative nod the other day. I thought as we were both driving 80's sports cars that take a bit of effort to keep roadworthy, we might share some things in common.
He looked at me like I was nuts
oh well.
Think it's got something to do with the north south divide - southerners (of which I am one) are generally not a friendly bunch and I would suggest most "newer" TVR owners in London are not enthusiasts at all - therefore don't know a wedge is a TVR and frankly don't care anyway - the majority of them wouldn't wave to each other let alone a lowly wedge!!
Also bear in mind London is a very busy place, you're not likely to see a wedge often but you will see tons of everything else - including newer TVR's - leaving careful londoners worring about tennis elbow from all that waving!
It's the same with motor bikes - when I got my first bike about 10 years ago (am 29 now) everyone on bikes nodded to each other whever you went - even in London. The only people you didn't nod to were despatch riders and pizza boys. Now it's changed - nodding tends to only go on between like minded bikers - same type of bike, or same model etc.....
But when I go up north, everyone waves in TVR's, nods on bikes, and gestures accordingly when I'm driving my transit!!
I'm born in the west, brought up in the north and live in the south - so I am not biased and I always wave to TVR's, gesture at Transits, and nod to Bikers (custom bikes only though
Also bear in mind London is a very busy place, you're not likely to see a wedge often but you will see tons of everything else - including newer TVR's - leaving careful londoners worring about tennis elbow from all that waving!
It's the same with motor bikes - when I got my first bike about 10 years ago (am 29 now) everyone on bikes nodded to each other whever you went - even in London. The only people you didn't nod to were despatch riders and pizza boys. Now it's changed - nodding tends to only go on between like minded bikers - same type of bike, or same model etc.....
But when I go up north, everyone waves in TVR's, nods on bikes, and gestures accordingly when I'm driving my transit!!
I'm born in the west, brought up in the north and live in the south - so I am not biased and I always wave to TVR's, gesture at Transits, and nod to Bikers (custom bikes only though
Well, as a not quite Midlandser (if there is such a thing) I wave at anything pre-Griffiths, only 'coz they are likely to wave back! Nothing worse than waving at someone and them not waving back. Same with women I think!
There are a couple of S.2's around Bedford and we wave to each other if spotted. Haven't seen any other Wedgies, though I'm assured there is another white one in Luton...
Lee
There are a couple of S.2's around Bedford and we wave to each other if spotted. Haven't seen any other Wedgies, though I'm assured there is another white one in Luton...
Lee
Wedges are becoming a rare sight on the road I know - saw a red 350 parked round the corner from where I live in Enfield - must have been visiting as I haven't seen it since.
On the subject of waving - got blanked by a Chimp on the M25 near the M11 other day a Griff in Richmond. I reckon the newer Tiv owners don't have much of clue when it comes to being friendly. I reckon its a status thing - you know I've got more money, look at my car etc.
I aint checked out a club meet yet due to the time factor, but I would probably walk straight out again if the meet turned out to be full of cliquey &
snobby anoraks sipping a pint and discussing where to buy a reliable Cerbera or Tuscan if you catch my drift.
On the subject of waving - got blanked by a Chimp on the M25 near the M11 other day a Griff in Richmond. I reckon the newer Tiv owners don't have much of clue when it comes to being friendly. I reckon its a status thing - you know I've got more money, look at my car etc.
I aint checked out a club meet yet due to the time factor, but I would probably walk straight out again if the meet turned out to be full of cliquey &
snobby anoraks sipping a pint and discussing where to buy a reliable Cerbera or Tuscan if you catch my drift.
There are so few wedges about thatyour just not ready for them somtimes and as chim drivers seem to be getting older their reactions are slower, (how often have you just not been quick enough to wave at someone you know) no excuse, But nobody who knows anything about TVRs would not remember a wedge
Ron (old bloke in chim, slow waverso look in your mirrow and i will be waving)
Ron (old bloke in chim, slow waverso look in your mirrow and i will be waving)
the impression I get is that the owners of alot of the newer cars aren't enthusiasts of the marque. Many don't know of TVR pre-Griff so pay no attention, only acknowledging like cars.
My first recollection of tivs is a 280 at work in the mid-80s so my first was a 350. I now have an early Chim but have no desire to get a newer model, I would rather have an SEAC or Tuscan racer. All tivs should be appreciated cos without the early ones we wouldn't have the fantastic cars we drive now.
Sorry if I've rambled on a bit its all a bit blurry and I'm trying to watch Men & motors at the same time.
cheers Al.
My first recollection of tivs is a 280 at work in the mid-80s so my first was a 350. I now have an early Chim but have no desire to get a newer model, I would rather have an SEAC or Tuscan racer. All tivs should be appreciated cos without the early ones we wouldn't have the fantastic cars we drive now.
Sorry if I've rambled on a bit its all a bit blurry and I'm trying to watch Men & motors at the same time.
cheers Al.
montegogt said: I know it's a bit of a generalisation, but the newer TVR owners do seem to be only interested in the "look what I can afford status" of their TVRs.
I have expierenced the opposite when driving a modern TVR I have waved to an older model and been completely ignored.Obviously a case of look at that rich git.Only problem is I have owned TVRs since 1982 and have worked my way up the range and I am as much an enthusiast as they are.
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