TVR
An Illustrated History
2nd Edition
Published on 4. January 2006
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-84425-235-0 (ISBN)
Description
A complete photographic record of all the cars produced by Blackpool-based TVR, from the earliest 'specials' built in the early 1950s by founder Trevor Wilkinson, to the latest muscular supercars evolving under the new Russian ownership. TVRs have always stood out from the crowd, both for their often controversial styling and for their sheer innovation, and few people would dispute that a TVR has presence. Here, the rollercoaster history of TVR is told through photographs, including many taken behind the scenes during development and production. Essential reading for all TVR enthusiasts and sports car fans. First edition published in 1998 by Sutton Publishing in the Photographic History of Transport series.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84425-235-0 (9781844252350)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Person
John Tipler is a freelance motoring writer, with a special interest in the Lotus and TVR marques. He has written a number of books, including a well-received biography of Lotus Grand Prix driver Ronnie Peterson. He lives at Norwich in Norfolk.
Content
Coverage of all road cars and racing cars, as well as many of the personalities who have played a part in TVR's history. Extended captions provide background information and detail on all the significant models and events that make up the story. The trials and tribulations of the early years under the ownership of founder Trevor Wilkinson. The boom years from the mid-sixties to the late seventies when TVR went from strength to strength. The 'wedge' era, which lasted for a decade, starting with the 350i, and culminating in the wild 420SEAC. Peter Wheeler's state-of-the-art designs, featuring big-engine performance and classic sports car syling. The late nineties and 21st century designs taking TVR into the future under new ownership.