1971 TVR 2500 Badges

[matchless_mike]

I’ve nearly finished restoring my 1971 TVR 2500.

I need to get hold of the correct TVR bonnet badge, and rear TVR badge – guess this is all the car had in terms of ID apart from the numbers 2500 down the sill line. Does anyone re-manufacture these and have stock for sale ? (If the owners club sell them – I’m not yet in it )

Regards

Mike

[tegwin]

I am in the same boat... I did find a company who sold badges similar...

But they were stupendously expensive....

I plan to cheat and get some badges cut out of "chrome" effect vinyl. I think it will look reasonable.


Do you have any photos of the 2500 at sill line that you mention? I have not seen a 2500M with anything down the side?

[matchless_mike]

Hi

I don't think the M series 2500 had the letters 2500 on the sill line. With the earlier Vixen bodied cars TVR were trying to differentiate the 2500 from the 1600cc Vixens.With the M series it wasn't so necessary.

Regards

Mike

[brittanytvr]

Hi,
I have bought one vixen bonnet badge with him http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TVR-M-series-Rubber...
not exactly the same as the original( green with little flake reflects not uniform, if my traduction is good!!)I can take some pics if you want, around 80$ from memory, in fact the same price I have sold an original very good M serie badge on ebay also!

[jpa]

I bought my vixen bonnet badge from David Geralds. I believe they do all the badges for the vixen including the plastic rear ones. I assume they do the same for the M.

Paul.

[brittanytvr]

I collect a vixen rear screen this week end from DG, I could ask if it is possible to buy new ones!!

[matchless_mike]

Hi All

Thanks for info. I'll give David Geralds a call. I am aware of DG as I have bought parts from them............but found them a bit expensive !! I was hoping someone else might have some.

The 2500 is looking very nice. I've kept to the original colour which is Ford fox silver. I haven't been able to take any pictures yet to post with this topic as the brakes on this car aren't operational at the moment and I have a sloping driveway !

[stainless_steve]

tegwin said:

I am in the same boat... I did find a company who sold badges similar...

But they were stupendously expensive....

I plan to cheat and get some badges cut out of "chrome" effect vinyl. I think it will look reasonable.


Do you have any photos of the 2500 at sill line that you mention? I have not seen a 2500M with anything down the side?

This any help

[Slow M]

matchless_mike said:

...I was hoping someone else might have some.

Does Adrian have any? How about Steve Reid?

[tegwin]

Agh yes... that makes sence... thankyou :-)

[brittanytvr]

David Gerald sell vixen bonnet badge, 34£+vat similar to the one I have bought from the US at higher price!!!also vixen plastic for the rear.
chris

[matchless_mike]

Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm going to have to get my wallet..........again !

[luc3000s]

where i can get this decal for my 2500 vixen?

[GJL]

You could try https://www.isaydingdong.co.uk/custom-jobs.html or there are lots of listings on eBay from companies that make various car decals. If you can trace the original with a pencil and some paper your local vinyl sign maker will be able to match it. It is just a case of getting a match on computer then laser cutting it. They will cut the larger black numbers then put slightly smaller white ones over the top.
If you can drive the car to a local sign company I am sure they will measure it and cut it as the original. It will be a nice change for them, they will spend all day looking at the side of white vans!

[Turbo TVR]

The 2500 badge is not originally fitted - seems like a custom sticker …
Axel

[luc3000s]

thanks for response !
what font is it ?
look likes triumph 2500 badge.

Luc

[Andrew Gray]

I have a number of them in one of my boxes that came from the factory they are not usable apart from reference as they have deteriorated when i get a chance i will post a picture
Andrew

[luc3000s]

thanks Andrew, nice to hear that they stil exist

Luc

Edited by luc3000s on Saturday 10th August 15:07

[Griff144]

My sons 2500 with the factory 2500 decal. This car has never been painted.

[Dollyman1850]

Griff144 said:

My sons 2500 with the factory 2500 decal. This car has never been painted.

I would like to see the car that those new tyres are destined for