TVRS IN TODAYS AUTOCAR
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On page 19 of todays AUTOCAR there hack Steve Cropley says " After a while i started exponding my own TVR theory, which is that the cars of the past 20 years- especially those with TVR ENGINES will one day be huge classics.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
TOV!E said:
On page 19 of todays AUTOCAR there hack Steve Cropley says " After a while i started exponding my own TVR theory, which is that the cars of the past 20 years- especially those with TVR ENGINES will one day be huge classics.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
TOV!E said:
On page 19 of todays AUTOCAR there hack Steve Cropley says " After a while i started exponding my own TVR theory, which is that the cars of the past 20 years- especially those with TVR ENGINES will one day be huge classics.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Quality. And sense. Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
TOV!E said:
On page 19 of todays AUTOCAR there hack Steve Cropley says " After a while i started exponding my own TVR theory, which is that the cars of the past 20 years- especially those with TVR ENGINES will one day be huge classics.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Good man I've alaways thought Steve Cropley talked a lot of sense, then again he's a straight talking Aussie. 
TOV!E said:
On page 19 of todays AUTOCAR there hack Steve Cropley says " After a while i started exponding my own TVR theory, which is that the cars of the past 20 years- especially those with TVR ENGINES will one day be huge classics.
Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Funny - whilst driving home tonight, roof off, I thought - this is what sports cars used to be, and should be. I really enjoyed it. Definitely felt some sort of connection with the past.Reasons? Huge eye appleal,huge performance, fantastic engine sound and fast growing nostalgia for the days when cars were made the way creators wanted them to be. Specialists now know how to mend TVRS so they stay mended" ect, ect.
Some TVR's with good history and in good condition will appreciate in price in the long term as they will never build most models again (small numbers).
After 3 veiwings and 1 specialist inspection and 2 offers (not enough) i will be holding on to my Sagaris and waiting for the right offer.
After 3 veiwings and 1 specialist inspection and 2 offers (not enough) i will be holding on to my Sagaris and waiting for the right offer.
Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
I suspect history will earmark the Griffith (1990s version) as the classic/most famous/most important TVR.
You would say that though wouldn't you 
Simpo Two said:
Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
I suspect history will earmark the Griffith (1990s version) as the classic/most famous/most important TVR.
You would say that though wouldn't you 
Simpo Two said:
Cerberowner said:
Simpo Two said:
I suspect history will earmark the Griffith (1990s version) as the classic/most famous/most important TVR.
You would say that though wouldn't you 
An improved mark II.
Griffith put TVR on the map properly and is probably the prettiest TVR IMO so looks set for future classic status. Like all classics that hold money well, however, the car must be reasonably low mileage, as it left the factory and excellent history.
The Sag as the last and best TVR must also have a spot, especially with just 150 built. Basically any TVR in nice original condition with history will be a desirable classic in 20 years or so. Its relevant to price too. A lovely Chim could be bought now for £15k and under but Sag's still demand £30k and over.
ALL owners should consider themselves keepers of a piece of British sports car history.
The Sag as the last and best TVR must also have a spot, especially with just 150 built. Basically any TVR in nice original condition with history will be a desirable classic in 20 years or so. Its relevant to price too. A lovely Chim could be bought now for £15k and under but Sag's still demand £30k and over.
ALL owners should consider themselves keepers of a piece of British sports car history.
Obiwonkeyblokey said:
I agree that the Griff will probably become the most iconic TVR, however in terms of importance it would never have arrived if it wasnt for the S.
One could say the same thing about the M, except more so. It put TVR into a different league. Circa 2,500 in 8 years. The overall design was so timeless that it was brought back for the T350.One should remember that the Griff started life as 'merely' (no offence meant, S-Club attendees) a rebodied SV8.
Buffoon said:
James Galway's Flute or a Hendrix Guitar?
Imagine all that spit in Galway's flute, so unhygienic. Mind you I guess the same could be said of Hendrix guitar.The Cerbera might lay claim to the baddest, meanest, wickedest TVR but I don't think history will look upon it as the most iconic. Also, the Sagaris, although of historical significance as the last model produced, did not really catch the public's eye. Chims (and wedges?) were produced in too great a quantity to make it to desirable status.
That leaves Griffs, S's and the early ones. The latter are already considered Classics and good ones fetch a heady price. I kick myself for selling the Grantura when I did. The S was a budget model and, at least at the moment, does not seem to be rising in value.
Therefore, if you want to bag a bargain that will be a future innvestment, buy a Griff.
Buffoon said:
James Galway's Flute or a Hendrix Guitar?
Imagine all that spit in Galway's flute, so unhygienic. Mind you I guess the same could be said of Hendrix guitar.The Cerbera might lay claim to the baddest, meanest, wickedest TVR but I don't think history will look upon it as the most iconic. Also, the Sagaris, although of historical significance as the last model produced, did not really catch the public's eye. Chims (and wedges?) were produced in too great a quantity to make it to desirable status.
That leaves Griffs, S's and the early ones. The latter are already considered Classics and good ones fetch a heady price. I kick myself for selling the Grantura when I did. The S was a budget model and, at least at the moment, does not seem to be rising in value.
Therefore, if you want to bag a bargain that will be a future innvestment, buy a Griff.
Derek Smith said:
One could say the same thing about the M, except more so. It put TVR into a different league. Circa 2,500 in 8 years. The overall design was so timeless that it was brought back for the T350.
That one's lost on me .. how is the T350 in any way like the M series of cars?Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff