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Title: TVR Post by: Northern Red on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 18:49:33 Booooooo
Another of the great British car makers become a foreigner: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm Sports car company TVR is to cease production in the UK, with the loss of 250 jobs at its factory in Blackpool. :x Title: TVR Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 18:58:54 great! :x
Title: TVR Post by: magic8ball on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 19:27:34 http://www.diseno-art.com/images/tuscan.jpg
Now you can't argue with that. Extremely sweet. Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 19:33:47 TVR?
As English as Yeltsin, a mate has one and we take great pleasure winding him up about his glorified Lada Title: TVR Post by: magic8ball on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 19:39:37 A little research seems to suggest that it is a British firm?
Started by a geezer called Trevor Wilkinson? Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 19:55:54 Quote from: "magic8ball" A little research seems to suggest that it is a British firm? Started by a geezer called Trevor Wilkinson? Indeed but a bit like Chelski they’re now owned by the Ruskies, bought last year. Unfortunately aforementioned friend tends to whinge incessantly about it devaluing the ‘brand’ much to our amusement. Title: TVR Post by: Northern Red on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 20:27:21 It was totally British - then recently bought by a Russian kiddy with a rich daddy, who said "Ve vill keep production in Blackpool".
And now its moving abroad sacking all its workers. Git :x That leaves Noble then - who are simply superb. Title: TVR Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 20:27:34 Truely amazing cars.
I followed a Sagaris through town the other day and noise gave all the ladies moist knickers, they sound beautiful :D Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 20:57:53 I'm just pleased I managed to join in a car thread for once without looking to much of a tit.
Title: TVR Post by: Sussex on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 20:58:53 Quote from: "Dazzza" I'm just pleased I managed to join in a car thread for once without looking to much of a tit. Did you pass your recent test Dazzza? Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 21:06:19 Failed in rather spectacular fashion even if I do say so myself.
Following an arctic out of the test centre, why it was there I do not know. First stop sign and the arctic blocks the road in front to turn, I stop short of the white line and back of the arctic by two metres or so as it’s turning. Instant fail in under a minute for failing to stop at a stop sign. :D Not one minor either. To be fair he I had checked the road and had good visibility where I stopped but you can’t do that sort of thing until you’re passed he said. Week on Friday is the next attempt. Title: TVR Post by: Sussex on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 21:46:27 That's a bugger. Lorry drivers seem to have a different set of road rules to the rest of us though.
Maybe set yourself a target as an incentive: To pass before Sade..? Good luck for the next test. Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 21:48:24 Cheers is it just me and Sade left then, there was 3 or 4 of us at one point all gunning for it? :D
Sade when's your test? Title: TVR Post by: Sussex on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 21:51:31 R4E passed recently, so you're the TEF's last hope of getting one over on the chicks..
Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 21:53:03 Lord I hope so...
Quote from: "Sade" :D Yes.HA HA.I went straight in the middle of a mini roundabout at work and then into loads of bushes because I wasnt looking where I was going. To be fair it was the first time I had riden in 5 years. Title: TVR Post by: yeo on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 22:15:04 If it makes you feel better I will never pass 8)
Title: TVR Post by: quinnismyhero on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 22:42:47 Quote Booooooo Another of the great British car makers become a foreigner: Come off it, I've got three mates who have owened Blackpool's finest over the years and they ain't cryin'...loads of grunt but too much time spent by side of the road Title: TVR Post by: Ralphy on Thursday, October 19, 2006, 08:52:04 Yeovil, can you not drive? I always imagined you driving a transit van :D
Title: TVR Post by: Dazzza on Thursday, October 19, 2006, 12:25:44 Quote from: "Ralphy" Yeovil, can you not drive? I always imagined you driving a transit van :D With stained mattress in the back? Title: TVR Post by: Ralphy on Thursday, October 19, 2006, 13:06:31 Yes yes!
Title: TVR Post by: Sade on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 22:39:27 Quote from: "Dazzza" Cheers is it just me and Sade left then, there was 3 or 4 of us at one point all gunning for it? :D Sade when's your test? Oooopsy sorry never read this!! I am booking my theory this week and as soon as I pass that I may book in for my practical. Well scared! Hows yours going? Title: TVR Post by: Simon Pieman on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 22:41:50 I haven't had a lesson for over 3 years :D
Title: TVR Post by: flammableBen on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 22:43:26 I never even sent off for my provisional. When I read TVR I presumed it meant Tequilla vodka and redbull. That's just the kind of crazy dude I am.
Title: TVR Post by: Leggett on Thursday, October 26, 2006, 23:55:26 i havent had a lesson for 4 yrs, 2 months and 12 days.
Title: TVR Post by: Compo on Friday, October 27, 2006, 07:22:41 Just gotta sort the 600 thing :mrgreen:
Title: TVR Post by: reeves4england on Friday, October 27, 2006, 08:31:49 Quote from: "Dazzza" Lord I hope so... And that was WITHOUT an engine :shock: Quote from: "Sade" :D Yes.HA HA.I went straight in the middle of a mini roundabout at work and then into loads of bushes because I wasnt looking where I was going. To be fair it was the first time I had riden in 5 years. Do us proud Dazzza! |