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TVR UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

28/2/2007

After attending a press conference called by Nikolai Smolenski today, Derek Smith has reported, live from the scene, that TVR has 2 new owners: Adam Burdette and Jean Michel Santacreu

Its been suggested that a new region should be formed to bridge the "Gap" between the North East and NY regions To start the ball rolling and to sound out interest the first meet is 7:30pm onward on Sunday March 4th at the Bunch of Grapes (Actually now called The Grapes) Scaling Dam, on the A171 Guisborough to Whitby road, TS13 4TP.

Press release from PKF (UK) Ltd

22/2/2007

The following press release has been received today from PKF (UK) Ltd, the Administrators of Blackpool Automotive:

Blackpool Automotive Limited in Administration
PKF Partners and Joint Administrators of Blackpool Automotive Limited yesterday evening completed the sale of the main assets of the company for an undisclosed sum to a company controlled by Nikolai Smolensky.

The sale included the TVR trademarks, certain vehicle stock, work-in-progress, and the manufacturing plant and equipment.

In a statement, joint administrators Philip Long, Kerry Bailey and Matthew Gibson said:
"Having advertised the assets of the company to the open market, we are confident we have achieved the best possible price in the circumstances and we are now looking to return money to the creditors as quickly as possible.
While we had a significant number of companies expressing an interest, four demonstrated they had the funds required to enter a bidding process. Ultimately, Mr Smolensky's company came in with the highest offer."

Mallory Park Update

15/2/2007

As previously reported on this website (see below), TVR Power are taking over Mallory Park this coming Friday to test and demonstrate their new supercharged 4.0 litre, 4.5 litre and 5.0 litre units side by side along with their 'Hybrid Taraka Plus' trackday car.

We are now pleased to announce that the owner of TVR Power, Dominic Trickett, has opened up the day to allow a limited numbers of cars to join them on the track. Sessions will be limited to just 6 cars on track at any time - 2 supercharged cars plus 4 "normal" cars - and will run from 9:00-5:00 with an hour for lunch. This will cost just £65+VAT per car.

For more information call Dom on 024 7636 6177 or email him on [email protected]

We must point out that this is not a TVRCC Track Day and therefore your track day insurance may not be valid. Please check with your insurance company/broker.

Regional Split

15/2/2007

One of the Club's biggest regions - Devon & Cornwall - has been split.
Last October the decision was made for a trial period to seperate the two counties given the sheer size of the area. Geoff Chick (assisted by his good lady Hazel) made the move to come on board as a sub Regional Organiser to assist the newly elected RO Corin Denton with a view to developing Cornwall. The response to the new format has exceeded all expectations.

TVR Centre Back in Business

14/2/2007

The TVRCC is pleased to announce that we have been informed today that the country's oldest TVR dealer, the TVR Centre in Arkley, North London, is now fully back open for business following the announcement last year that the company had been placed into voluntary liquidation.

Thunderball

12/2/2007

Though not a TVRCC organised event, hundreds of TVR members gathered at the weekend at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool to say thank you to the staff of TVR who sadly had been made redundant just prior to Christmas.
The event was made possible by the generous donations made by members and TVR enthusiasts to the appeal launched last year in the run up to London Thunder.

Superchargers Mallory Test

11/2/2007

The TVRCC is pleased to announce that TVR Power is running a full scale test of their highly impressive Rotrex Superchargers at Mallory Park race circuit this coming Friday - 16th February.
EVO Magazine has been invited along to test the powerful Rover V8 based units and TVR Sprint Deputy Editor & Tuscan Challenge Class C Champion Howard Bryan has also been asked to help out with the on-track evaluation.

New owner to be announced in two weeks?

7/2/2007

Following the announcement by Blackpool automotive receivers PKF Ltd last week that the company was to be put up for sale complete with rights to the TVR trademark, there are press reports that the winning bidder will be announced on 23 February.
The TVRCC understands that there are at least six bidders with the necessary financial capital to be considered serious contenders.

Blackpool Automotive for sale

4/2/2007

Following the announcement on 22 December last year that TVR's manufacturing division, Blackpool Automotive, was to go into receivership, confirmation has now been received that the receivers, PKF Ltd, do intend to try to sell the company as a going concern. The following advert was placed in the Financial Times on Friday.

Le Mans Grantura

1/2/2007

For the rest of this month, the 1962 Le Mans Grantura, restored between 2000 and 2003, will take pride of place in the main display at Alfred Dunhill in Jermyn Street London.
Dunhills have long had an association with motorsport and the car has been loaned to them by its present owner, City Region RO, Daniel Nash.

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