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Post by wurlycorner » Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:12 pm

Been story after story about this for ages, but it was just going to be a generic car, designed and built somewhere cheap. However now that certainly should not be the case (part owned and design lead by Gordon Murray, Engine designed and built by Cosworth) but anyway...
forget the headlines, this is what impressed me most...
Our stock of original parts comprises a mix of what was left in the stores after the Blackpool factory closed, together with stock from OEMs that originally supplied products for the old cars. Where such parts no longer exist, TVR has opened its archives and authorised the use of its extensive library of technical drawings to facilitate the remanufacture of replacement parts guaranteed to match, or exceed, the performance defined by the original specifications.
TVR Parts is fully licensed by TVR as the exclusive supplier of TVR Genuine Parts worldwide. In addition, we have granted TVR Parts access to our own archives including the factory’s comprehensive databases of models and part numbers going back decades, so ensuring a solid knowledge base and future support for the TVR community.
Now THAT is how to re-launch a marque and re-engage your fan base.
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Wish other manufacturers would do likewise :evil:

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Post by mercutio » Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:10 pm

Hell yeah 8-)
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Post by prelude91 » Mon Jun 08, 2015 11:46 pm

Soichiro would turn in his grave if he knew what the bean counters are now doing with back parts catalogues.

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Post by Drax » Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:44 am

fair play to them, impressive!
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Post by hondaman » Tue Jun 09, 2015 1:27 pm

Can't wait to see the new car from TVR :D
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Post by hondansxr » Tue Jun 09, 2015 3:34 pm

it will prob still drive like a .......HONDA
with 80-85% of the nuts and bolts that hold it together removed :lol:

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Post by Sailor » Tue Oct 06, 2015 12:32 am

(revival)

I see that TVR is now taking deposits ...
... without even pictures of the new beast!

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Post by Mattbigwood » Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:22 am

I filmed Les Edgar, the new owner of TVR, the other week at a TVR event my mate organised, and he seemed like a decent bloke. There was certainly lots of support from the TVR enthusiasts, with one bloke about to put down a £5000 deposit on the new car without anyone having any idea what it will be like.
Here's the video in case anyone's interested [youtube]iy8RIR2Qvpg[/youtube]

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Post by wurlycorner » Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:04 am

And first years production allocation already taken up:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-c ... sports-car

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Post by mercutio » Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:28 pm

thats mad it might look and drive like a three legged donkey with its face bashed in with a spade
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