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I just read an article in a magazine today that would suggest TVR is in
trouble. As most people know, their Blackpool plant closed in October and
there are or atleast, were, plans in place to move operations to Europe.
After further reading it would appear that the firm has called in the
receiver, which suggests that yet another British manufacturer is in
financial trouble! Apparently their voicemail still says that they're away
untill January 2, for Christmas.....strange? Seems all too familiar as far
as Brit car companies go unfortunately, although TVR was supposedly taken
over by a Russian in order to stop this happening, lol....:ohcrap:
Cliffy
Next up.....Noble:laughing:
True_Brit
That's their fault for not making their cars compatible with US
standards!
Biggest market in the world...is waiting for you, TVR.
Bronxie
its a shame TVR is going under it seems. Where else can you buy a regular
production car with pearlescent paint as standard? they were always my
favorite brit cars to begin with.
omegaV12
but if they did that, would that make a slight change in its performance
etc, like the Sagaris was faster round the Top Gear track in a one on one
race with the Chevy Corvette!
but theres lots of reasons why it wont pass the laws of the us, not just
the engine either, they dont have airbags, ABS etc etc and if they added
all that, well, you say goodbye to what tvr have done since the early ages!
True_Brit
I'm surprised they were even complying with our regulations, lol.....
Cliffy
true, they were probably allowed through only just by its exhuast
emissions:laughing:
but all new cars have to add abs to thier cars, like Jeremy Clarkson said,
"obviously TVR didnt get that memo"
True_Brit
I was talking about the air bags, not the engine. I don't think US cars
require ABS either, though it's nice to have. :( I'm not sure, though.
If TVR really wanted, I'm sure they could get a nice exemption from the US
govt just like ferrari has done for some models and lotus.
So screw them.
I'm still getting one, though.
Bronxie
what one though? im sure you can get a Cerbera, afterall, its got
converted american 4.2/4.5 V8 lump in it, after that, TVR went for straight
6's
TVR's current range (http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/models.php)
and their used cars (http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/approvedused.php)
and their interioirs are very modern and unique id say
http://www.tvr.co.uk/vehicles/481_2.jpg
True_Brit
Before or after your Lotus? lol.
chris_knows
After.. way after lol
Bronxie
when TVR cease to exist!:laughing:
True_Brit
If lotus can last this long, so can TVR.
They should merge.
Bronxie
No they shouldn't, that would be awfull! :laughing:
Cliffy
All this talk of car manufacturers going extinct makes me depressed lol.
chris_knows
Does Canada have any car manufacturers? lol. Don't worry, there will always
be some sort of car market....:laughing:
Cliffy
I don't think there are any car designers here, but there are cars
assembled here lol.
chris_knows
Lotus have only survived because Proton have bought them out, and if you
dont know who Proton are,,, they are a Malaysian car manufacturer (i
believe i have it right)
click here (http://www.proton.co.uk/)
True_Brit
I know that. But they are worth something so someone bought them.
Bronxie
