> Finally I was quite moved by the TVR's at the car show sunday at MOT. Do we
> have any TVR out there on the net. I REALLY fell in love with these cars.
> And when I looked in one of the bays, what did I see but a B series engine!
Ah yes, TVRs, I *must* own one someday. Along with a Midget, a TR8,
a Jensen Interceptor, a Stag, and a V-12 E-type roadster. Yeah, right.
Well, maybe I can swing the Midget in about 20 years, after the kid
finishes college...
As to engines, some used the Triumph 2.5-liter, some used the Mustang
289, current models use the Rover V8 (I think). I wasn't aware that
TVR ever used the B-series. TVR are similar to Lotus, buying
components from many suppliers. "A kit car bolted together for ease
of shipping." :^)
Now that BMW owns Rover, I read somewhere that TVR are the largest
all-British automaker, followed closely by Morgan. What will these
two do for an engine when BMW cancels the Rover V8?
> How can I learn more?
A good place to start is the "TVR 1959-90 Gold Portfolio" (part of the
Brooklands series), item number 113512A, $24.95 from Classic Motorbooks,
1-800-826-6600.
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