Friday 4th May 2012

Meet the brand-new Tuscan race car...

...Got a TVR? Pop along to Str8six on 19th May for an open day with a twist

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TVR is one of those brands and companies that you just can't kill with a stick - as no matter how many pieces you smash it into, they never seem to die, scuttling around like broken-up parts of a Terminator robot.

Str8six and its founder Jason Clegg are an example of just that never-say-die spirit. When Bristol Avenue closed its doors in 2006, Clegg - a former TVR employee - bought 11 chassis, two Sagarises and nine Tuscans. Since then he's been busy building them into 'as-new' cars, complete with brand-new registrations.

You can read all about what they're like in this week's Autocar, but what's really intriguing is the new Tuscan-based Racer that Clegg has built, and which will form the inspiration of the trackday-spec Tuscan chassis that the final three chassis will become.

You can do more than just look at these pics, though, as Str8six is holding a PH-sponsored open day at its HQ in Lewknor, Oxfordshire. This is for TVR owners and their passengers only (and potential TVR owners by appointment) and Str8six would like to keep numbers to a manageable 120.

There should be plenty of interesting TVRs to see, including Typhons, T350 racers, Tuscan Challenge race cars, the famous Graham Varley Sagaris, a race Sagaris and Str8six's own supercharged Sagaris. And you will be able to inspect the new Str8six Tuscan racer (900kg and 460hp ) up close.

If you would like to attend the event, Please add your car type, number of occupants, and any remarks to the Calendar list here, much as we do with a Sunday Service. There will be a BBQ and non-alcoholic refreshments, too, though if that's not enough and you aren't bringing your own Champagne and picnic hamper, The Leathern Bottle pub in Lewknor will be happy to see you (they tell us)!

Str8six and PH are also are in negotiation with the weather gods for clear skies - or at least ones free from water...

Oh, and one little piece of housekeeping: Str8six (and ourselves) don't mind how fast you travel to and from home, but Lewknor's little roads are not TVR-friendly. So there will be a prize for the TVR that behaves in the quietest and most responsible manner as it arrives and departs!

You can keep abreast of what's happening on the day by looking at the Str8six Facebook page, and you can get the address from Str8six's website.

[MichelV]

Tasty car.

Shame about the rear diffuser. It needs to be in matt black so it does not stick out like a bad case of hemeroides (or whatever it is called in the UK).

It is unbelievable how broad the UK car industry is. Try finding someone knowledgable enough in Belgium to change spark plugs...'Oh no sir, we recommend a new car, no point in changing the plugs. A new car will be cheaper'.

Good luck at the races!

Michel

[potato muncher]

Was my paintwork that bad Jason, you have covered most of it up.

[TomTVR500]

Simply the best thing I could imagine. I hope it is really successful. TVR will always be my favourite car company no matter what, so many fond memories and good times.

[RedSpike66]

460bhp.... impressive...

[tommy vercetti]

Looks ace

[NTEL]

RedSpike66 said:

460bhp.... impressive...

LOL......with 460bhp Jason, I very much doubt the you will be in class B

[wadsapple]

Hi Jason,
Nice car,I look forward to rubbing some of that paint off on the bottom of paddock hill on 9th June

[Hilts]

MichelV said:

Shame about the rear diffuser. It needs to be in matt black so it does not stick out like a bad case of hemeroides (or whatever it is called in the UK).

Piles, just say piles.

[NTEL]

wadsapple said:

Hi Jason,
Nice car,I look forward to rubbing some of that paint off on the bottom of paddock hill on 9th June

Don't you be doing that to my bumble bee, bugger lugs, as a boot in the bks often offends

[DonkeyApple]

Hilts said:

Piles, just say piles.

Roid Rage would be more appropriate.

Love the colour scheme, very stylish.

Wishing you all the best for an excellent season.

[truck71]

Now there's a stroke of luck, got mine booked in for it's 12000 mile service that week and will be collecting it on the 19th. May need to open the farm track gate to accomodate the visitors...

[clive f]

NTEL said:

wadsapple said:

Hi Jason,
Nice car,I look forward to rubbing some of that paint off on the bottom of paddock hill on 9th June

Don't you be doing that to my bumble bee, bugger lugs, as a boot in the bks often offends

say what you mean Dave.........

[wadsapple]

clive f said:

say what you mean Dave.........

Don't worry Clive Dave won't even be in my rear mirror view by the time we get to the first corner

[ChimpanLucky]

potato muncher said:

Was my paintwork that bad Jason, you have covered most of it up.

Lovely job Malcolm

Almost as good as the Crimson Starmist you threw over my old Chim

[soad]

tommy vercetti said:

Looks ace

Sure does.

[Guillotine]

smmmmoooothhhh

[Gazzab]

Looks like the love child from a yank and Tvr getting it together. Days of thunder.

[x works]

Top job Jason and all involved with the car . Good luck with the racing. H

[portzi]

x works said:

Top job Jason and all involved with the car . Good luck with the racing. H

total agreement Heath. The work and thought that has gone into that car. l don't think Jason intentionally covered up your paint job Malcolm. How do you think nick at willow feels, you can't see any of his chassis master piece neither

Mark

[clive f]

a car like that is going to need a good driver..................