Coches deportivos TVR: libros - historia y técnica

TVR 1946-1982 - The Trevor Wilkinson and Martin Lilley Years

This fascinating book tells the complete story of the early days of TVR, from Trevor Wilkinson establishing the company in 1946 through to the Martin Lilley years, which came to an end in 1982.
The design and development of these classic British sports cars, with their defining characteristics of tubular backbone chassis and glass fibre bodywork, are described in detail.

Illustrated with over 200 colour and black and white photographs the book covers all the early years, including the Sports Saloon, the Jomar, the Open Sports, TVR's first true production car the Grantura from 1958, Griffith models with their remarkable 289 cu in Ford V8 motors, the Vixen and Tuscan range of the late 1960s, the M Series models launched in 1972 and finally, the Tasmin range introduced in 1980.

TVR - A Passion to Succeed: The Martin Lilley Era 1965-1981

When Peter Filby set out to write about TVR history, he was only planning one book. But he became so involved with the subject, an wrote so much, that it became two books. And if you enjoyed The Early Years, you won't want to miss part two of the amazing story of TVR.
Covering the period late 1965 to late 1981 when TVR was owned and managed by Martin and Arthur Lilley, "TVR - A Passion to Succeed" is written in the same entertaining style as The Early Years.

Totalling 480 pages, the book covers the cars' development, the company't highs and lows, the important personalities and, of course, all the many amusing anecdotes. And within the 16 chapters are hundreds of terrific photographs (over 680 in all).

Models described in depth in this book are the MGB engined Mk3 and Mk4 1800S, the fabulous Tuscan V8s, the Ford powered Vixens, Tuscan V6, the 2500, M-Series cars, Taimar hatchback, 3000S convertible and early Tasmins. Indeed, no less than three chapters are devoted to the development of the early 'wedge' machines.
Also included are the stories behind TVR prototypes such as the Tina and SM/Zante along with a brief history of the rare and desirable wide-bodied Tuscan V8 of which very few were ever made.

TVR (1959-1985) - Brooklands Portfolio

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures TVR des années 1959-1985. Description des modèles TVR Grantura, Griffith, Tuscan, Vixen, 1600M, 2500M, 3000M, Taimar, Turbo, 3000S, Tasmin, 280i, 350i et 390SE.

• Les 83 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Aussi des impressions de conduite, essais, tests comparatifs, données techniques, etc.

TVR - Cars of the Peter Wheeler Era

For nearly 60 years, TVR produced some of the most thrilling, spine-tingling, hand-built sports cars to emerge from any British motor manufacturer. Yet it was the period between 1981 and 2004, under the management of Peter Wheeler, when the company finally shook off its shed-built roots and proved that it could produce cars that could match anything from Maranello or Stuttgart in terms of performance, but at a fraction of their price.

Illustrated with over 300 photographs, "TVR - Cars of the Peter Wheeler Era" tells the story of the design, development and engineering of some of some of TVR's fastest, outrageous and most successful cars, from the retro-styled S1, to the racing Tuscan, 1000bhp Speed Twelve and the brutal Sagaris.

TVR (1986-1994) - Brooklands Performance Portfolio

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures TVR des années 1986-1994. Description des modèles TVR 350i, SX, 390 SE, S, 280i, 420 SEAC, S Turbo, Titan, Griffith et 500 Chimaera.

• Les 35 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

TVR Chimaera and Griffith - All models (1992-2003) - The Essential Buyer's Guide

TVR's Griffith and Chimaera duo may be named after fierce and frightening mythical creatures, but the prospect of owning either of the cars themselves should be nothing to be scared away by!
This book pays no attention to the various myths and tall-tales surrounding these cars, and instead offers buying advice and tips to the potential custodian of either of these brutish British sports cars. Few cars manage to both stir the soul and raise the pulse in the way a TVR can, and the ownership experience can be an extremely rewarding one.

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Richard Kitchen's years of TVR ownership and experience, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right TVR Chimaera or Griffith at the right price!
Packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the TVR community, to whether a TVR Chimaera or Griffith will suit you and your lifestyle - this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the car of your dreams.

TVR (2000-2005) - Brooklands Performance Portfolio

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures TVR des années 2000-2005. Description des modèles TVR Griffith, Chimaera, Tuscan, T350 C & t, Cerbera, Tamora, Typhon et Sagaris.

• Les 35 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

A Life in Car Design - Jaguar, Lotus, TVR

Gives a unique insight into design and project work for a number of leading companies in the motor industry, including Jaguar, Lotus, TVR and General Motors.
The book recounts the author's experiences from within the industry, tracing the changes in the design process over a period of nearly 50 years, and follows his career at home and around the world.

It shows how the change from imperial to metric measurements and the growing use of computers revolutionised the quality and accuracy of modern vehicles. It also covers the issues and challenges of meeting project targets, and some of the issues that can deflect those efforts. It features previously untold stories, and is thoughtfully illustrated with historical engineering drawings and photographs.
As well as informing automobile enthusiasts it is also hoped that this book will inspire upcoming generations to consider a career in the creative field.

Features:
- A personal and in-depth look at car design from inside the industry
- Oliver Winterbottom's experience working for talented industry leaders Sir William Lyons, Jaguar; Colin Chapman, Lotus, and Martin Lilley, TVR
- The author's work with Guigiaro at ItalDesign, Turin, observing the design processes
- An account of working with Chinese companies to develop a new cultural understanding
- Producing new designs to severe time and cost restraints
- How the author developed suitable project processes for low volume built cars at GM USA
- An account of the privilege of working with Toyota Japan, and learning their approach to the motor industry
- The author's experience of extensive development projects for car safety and airbags.

TVR S-series : S1, S2, S3 / S3C, S4C & V8S (1986-1995)

Acheter une TVR S-séries ? Ce livre Essential Buyer's Guide, rédigé par un expert de la marque, est plein de conseils pratiques pour l'achat des voitures de sport TVR S1, S2, S3 / S3C, S4C et V8S.

Années : 1986-1995.

Ce guide de l'acheteur pour la TVR série S vous aide à trouver une voiture convenable au bon prix. Il répond aux questions suivantes :

• S'enfuir ou rester ? Première évaluation d'une TVR série S.
• Quel est le bon prix ? Évaluation avec un système de notation unique.
• Comment vérifier l'authenticité ?
• Quels sont les modèles les plus adaptés ?
• Quels sont les défauts connus ?
• Quelles sont les possibilités et l'impact d'une restauration ?
• Quels sont les coûts d'entretien ?