TVR up for sale again

[vexor]

It looks like the TVR saga – at least in its current form – is coming to an end. Administrators have been called in after the company ran out of funds and it’s now up for sale. Plans were disclosed in October to move production abroad, and we even reported that Italy’s Bertone had been picked as the production partner. Despite this, two days before Christmas, TVR didn’t even have enough money to pay its staff. The new administrators are actively seeking buyers for TVR, and are confident it’ll be sold. TVR was founded in 1947, and is Britain’s largest independent sports carmaker. The firm was bought by Russian entrepreneur Nikolai Smolensky in 2004, but has faced several difficulties such as poor build quality and high labour costs. We hope that the new buyer will be able to inject some much-needed capital into TVR so it can continue building its crazy creations.

- MotorAuthority.com

[Stoopie]

What happened, the Russian guy ran out of money?

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by Stoopie What happened, the Russian guy ran out of money?

Probably..

Should never have sold it :x

[McLaren4eVa]

Simple, tell ford to buy it. Oh no wait that isn't such a good a idea.

[Stoopie]

Originally Posted by bmw06m6 You know I think it would help of TVR actually had some dealerships... http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/dealerlocator.php They have 11 worldwide....

OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL

[dons5]

Ya i thought some young rich guy just bought it. Guess he wasnt rich enough. Not to mention i barely h eard of TVR after this guy bought it. They should get an Italian group to buy it and make crazy Italian cars like back in the day, keeop the TVR theme crazy cars, the Italians can do this for sure.

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas ^ why not? look at Aston Martin. Now they offer 3 fabulous GTs - V8 Vantage, DB9 and Vanquish, they have a 4-door coupe in the works, they've succeeded in GT racing... and where was Aston before Ford money came in? selling the DB7... only?

Yep true!

Not a bad idea!

OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL

What about Spyker then?

[Stoopie]

Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then?

What do you mean?

*edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe

[yg60m]

Sad news I really like TVRs, they are different but I suppose reliability is a problem ...

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by Stoopie Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then? What do you mean? *edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe

Us and Europe, but anywhere else?

We were talking globally..

[Sir_GT]

Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Stoopie Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then? What do you mean? *edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe Us and Europe, but anywhere else? We were talking globally..

You only need to "sell" in the US to make good money.

Look at Lotus now...

[mevistox5]

Well things at Lotus are going that great either. Sales in the US and Europe have dropped. They had to lay off about 400 people I think last november.

The new Europa isn't selling as they had expected, either. They are in gigantic need for new performance models. The new Espirit due in 2009 is a bit late, but in 2008 a 2+2 seater is expected. Rumours are it's called Lotus Eagle.

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by Sir_GT Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Stoopie Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then? What do you mean? *edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe Us and Europe, but anywhere else? We were talking globally.. You only need to "sell" in the US to make good money. Look at Lotus now...

True but the world is bigger then JUST the Us.

If you really want it to work it should be strongly represented on all continents..

[dm_h_2007]

Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Sir_GT Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Stoopie Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then? What do you mean? *edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe Us and Europe, but anywhere else? We were talking globally.. You only need to "sell" in the US to make good money. Look at Lotus now... True but the world is bigger then JUST the Us. If you really want it to work it should be strongly represented on all continents..

The USA is the largest consumer of EVERYTHING, especially expensive things! The USA with a population of only 300 million buy's 2/3rds of the world’s diamonds. There is no more important market for anything than the USA.

I doubt there is a single car maker in the world, especially BMW and Toyota that could stay in business even 1 day without the sales from America.

[TopGearNL]

Originally Posted by dm_h_2007 Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Sir_GT Originally Posted by TopGearNL Originally Posted by Stoopie Originally Posted by TopGearNL OMG, talking about stupid british ppl Razz Why is Holland not drawn the way it is LOL What about Spyker then? What do you mean? *edit: Just looked at the dealerships of Spyker, they have just LOADS of 'em in the US compared to Europe Us and Europe, but anywhere else? We were talking globally.. You only need to "sell" in the US to make good money. Look at Lotus now... True but the world is bigger then JUST the Us. If you really want it to work it should be strongly represented on all continents.. The USA is the largest consumer of EVERYTHING, especially expensive things! The USA with a population of only 300 million buy's 2/3rds of the world’s diamonds. There is no more important market for anything than the USA. I doubt there is a single car maker in the world, especially BMW and Toyota that could stay in business even 1 day without the sales from America.

Thats true, never said it wasn't...

Im just saying that its not all about America :roll: