jk@duke.UUCP (J. D. Knott) (01/08/86)
A local "British" auto dealer (dealing in classic and semi-classic British automobiles) has 73 a TVR ?? for sale. It is a good looking car (reminiscent of a Saab Sonnet) and the ad claims that only 21 were brought into the US. He seems to be having trouble selling the car since it has been on his lot for at least six months and is now being "discounted". Has anyone ever heard of this car and if so, what can you tell me about it? Any information would be appreciated since the mystery only makes the car more attractive. If there is sufficient response, I will summarize to the net. Thanks Misdemeanor? Hell, I hardly even know her!
phil@isieng.UUCP (Phil Gustafson) (01/08/86)
In article <6758@duke.UUCP> jk@duke.UUCP (J. D. Knott) writes: >A local "British" auto dealer (dealing in classic and semi-classic >British automobiles) has 73 a TVR ?? for sale. It is a good looking >car (reminiscent of a Saab Sonnet) and the ad claims that only 21 >were brought into the US. TVR have been making low-production sports cars for at least 20 years. In the early 60's they exported the "Griffith", a toady-looking fastback with a Ford V-8 that was faster than a Cobra in a straight line, but even worse handling. They currently export a very sophisticated coupe and roadster called the Tasmin. The pleasures involved in owning a '73 TVR will be: Having people ask what it is. Telling them. Going helplessly from junkyard to junkyard trying to find parts that will more or less fit. phil
jlw@ariel.UUCP (J.WOOD) (01/09/86)
> In article <6758@duke.UUCP> jk@duke.UUCP (J. D. Knott) writes: > >A local "British" auto dealer (dealing in classic and semi-classic > >British automobiles) has 73 a TVR ?? for sale. It is a good looking > >car (reminiscent of a Saab Sonnet) and the ad claims that only 21 > >were brought into the US. > > TVR have been making low-production sports cars for at least 20 years. > In the early 60's they exported the "Griffith", a toady-looking fastback > with a Ford V-8 that was faster than a Cobra in a straight line, but even > worse handling. They currently export a very sophisticated coupe and > roadster called the Tasmin. > > The pleasures involved in owning a '73 TVR will be: > > Having people ask what it is. > > Telling them. > > Going helplessly from junkyard to junkyard trying to find parts > that will more or less fit. > > phil Actually TVR running gear is mostly Triumph. Earlier versions such as the Griffith used TR3, TR4, and TR4A suspensions and the Tasmin uses the TR7. Joseph L. Wood, III AT&T Information Systems Laboratories, Middletown (201) 957-5475 <ariel!>titania!jlw