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Phil79 14-03-2007 01:32 PM

TVR Factory = Ghost town
 
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A lad of PGAC took some pictures at the tvr factory

[QUOTE=Rob206GTI]As I'm off work this week and was joined by John (John Lloyd) and Stew (5tew 180) who both had today off, we decided to drive over to Blackpool for a change of scenery. Whilst there we decided to hunt down the old TVR factory to see what was left of the company and if there was anything interesting to see. The factory was all locked up and apart from a couple of workers we saw walking between some of the buildings, it was a bit like a ghost town.

It was a bit strange to be honest, as whilst I've never been before, I imagined that you would've heard the sound of the cars being driven around the grounds and seen quite a few of the cars parked up when the factory was open. Not today though. All there was to see was the remains of yet another British car manufacturer.

I had my camera gear with me as usual and took plenty of pictures, most of which were taken through the fencing and security wire. I thought some of you might be interested to see what currently remains of TVR. Unfortunately, it wasn't a pretty sight...

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Properly gutting to see that

Anonymous 14-03-2007 01:35 PM

:(

gingeRS 14-03-2007 01:54 PM

:(

whats the deal with TVR at the minute, i know the russian owner sold them off, but who to?

Stu @ M Developments 14-03-2007 01:58 PM

Shame isnt it, we are literally 1 street away, i walk the dog round there twice a day. Its sad. :(

Gary F 14-03-2007 02:07 PM

I went past last year when the car was at MSD, and tbh I thought it would have been bigger but yeah as said it's a real shame :(

andyhardy 14-03-2007 02:20 PM

It is sad to see :(

Shame - only tidbits of car manufacturing in this country now, all foreign companies owned by foreigners :(

Andy

Ratty 14-03-2007 02:40 PM


Originally Posted by gingeRS
:(

whats the deal with TVR at the minute, i know the russian owner sold them off, but who to?

He put it into liquidation and then bought it back off them for peanuts

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/l...re/6405483.stm

Charlie Chalk 14-03-2007 02:45 PM

:( :?

GARETH T 14-03-2007 02:51 PM

:(

Diablo 14-03-2007 03:35 PM

Sad sight, but at least the bodies won't rust!

Lambchop 14-03-2007 04:57 PM

Cant believe all the shells still lying there :eek: :( :(

ECU Monitor Enthusiast 14-03-2007 04:58 PM

Seen it myself too - Very sad - Especially as theres a couple of engine dynos
left in the place that could be relocated locally ;)

Maria. 14-03-2007 05:06 PM

very sad

donny murdo 14-03-2007 05:33 PM

Crying shame that :?

Cant Dave Richards buy it? It's not like he's short of a few bob :DD:

Amalgamate TVR and Aston Martin I say! :top:

Nash 14-03-2007 05:43 PM

Out of interest how heavy would a Sagaris shell be? just thinking bolt croppers and a few lads i could have a project ;)

More seriously a good mates a TVR owner and i pop along to the meets, big shame for such a unique car company and there loyal owners.

rs shawn 14-03-2007 05:55 PM

Great pics..in a sad way. :clap:
Indeed it's a shame to see all those empty shells sat there waiting finishing... :(

Munch 14-03-2007 05:55 PM

looks like a Ghost town for TVR's lol



Rover Longbridge Pics here too
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=258230

rs shawn 14-03-2007 05:57 PM

*Btw...4 stud TVR rims fit the Escort RSTs perfectly ;)
Any in there :cry:


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