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	[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]]		[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]]
	[[Category:Sports car manufacturers]]		[[Category:Sports car manufacturers]]
	~~[[Category:Companies based in Blackpool]]~~
	[[Category:Car manufacturers]]		[[Category:Car manufacturers]]
	~~[[Category:Companies without an unabbreviated name]]~~


	[[Category:Makes]]		[[Category:Makes]]

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	* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/08/trevor-wilkinson-tvr-founder-dead-at-85/ Trevor Wilkinson, TVR founder, dead at 85]		* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/08/trevor-wilkinson-tvr-founder-dead-at-85/ Trevor Wilkinson, TVR founder, dead at 85]
	* [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/12/ex-tvr-owner-peter-wheeler-dies/ Ex-TVR owner Peter Wheeler: 1944-2009]		* [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/12/ex-tvr-owner-peter-wheeler-dies/ Ex-TVR owner Peter Wheeler: 1944-2009]
			* [http://www.kerridges.co.uk/tvr-index.html TVR Dealer UK Kerriges TVR]

	[[Category:TVR]]		[[Category:TVR]]

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	* [http://www.chimaerapages.com TVR Chimaera maintenance, modification, ownership and buyer's guide.]		* [http://www.chimaerapages.com TVR Chimaera maintenance, modification, ownership and buyer's guide.]
	* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/08/trevor-wilkinson-tvr-founder-dead-at-85/ Trevor Wilkinson, TVR founder, dead at 85]		* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/08/trevor-wilkinson-tvr-founder-dead-at-85/ Trevor Wilkinson, TVR founder, dead at 85]
			* [http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/12/ex-tvr-owner-peter-wheeler-dies/ Ex-TVR owner Peter Wheeler: 1944-2009]

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	In 1953 the concept of glass-reinforced plastic bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in 1980.		In 1953 the concept of glass-reinforced plastic bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in 1980.

	At launch in the 1950s, TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the [[1970s]], when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.		At launch in the 1950s, TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the 1970s, when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.

	In April 1962 Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to Minorca, Spain, where he died aged 85, on 6 June 2008.<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>		In April 1962 Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to Minorca, Spain, where he died aged 85, on 6 June 2008.<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>

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	{{List of TVR Models}}'''TVR''' is an independent ~~[[United Kingdom\|~~British]] manufacturer of [[sports car]]s based in the ~~[[England\|~~English]] town of [[Blackpool]], [[Lancashire]]. The company manufactures lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and is the third-largest specialised sports car manufacturer in the world, offering a diverse range of [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s, most using an in-house [[straight-6]] cylinder engine design, others an in-house [[TVR Speed Eight engine\|V8]]. TVR sports cars are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in aggressive fibreglass body designs.		{{List of TVR Models}}'''TVR''' is an independent British manufacturer of [[sports car]]s based in the English town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The company manufactures lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and is the third-largest specialised sports car manufacturer in the world, offering a diverse range of [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s, most using an in-house [[straight-6]] cylinder engine design, others an in-house [[TVR Speed Eight engine\|V8]]. TVR sports cars are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in aggressive fibreglass body designs.

	TVR's two arms are TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their power-train division. The company has a turbulent recent history and an uncertain future (see below).		TVR's two arms are TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their power-train division. The company has a turbulent recent history and an uncertain future (see below).
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	==History==		==History==
	===Foundation===		===Foundation===
	Blackpool born ~~'''~~Trevor Wilkinson~~'''~~ left school at 14 and started an engineering apprenticeship at a local garage. In [[1946]] he bought a wheelwright's business in Blackpool, renaming it '''Trevcar Motors''' in [[1947]], for the purpose of selling and repairing cars and light engineering.<ref name="DMail1"/>		Blackpool born [[Trevor Wilkinson]] left school at 14 and started an engineering apprenticeship at a local garage. In 1946 he bought a wheelwright's business in Blackpool, renaming it '''Trevcar Motors''' in 1947, for the purpose of selling and repairing cars and light engineering.<ref name="DMail1"/>

	In [[1947]], Wilkinson built his first car, a special two-seater body on an [[Alvis Firebird]] chassis for himself. As a result, Wilkinson with partner [[Jack Pickard]] then started a separate company, '''TVR Engineering,''' with a name derived from Wilkinson's name - '''T'''re'''V'''o'''R.''' Their first car was an alloy-bodied two seat body on a tubular chassis, which appeared in [[1949]].<ref name="DMail1"/>		In 1947, Wilkinson built his first car, a special two-seater body on an [[Alvis Firebird]] chassis for himself. As a result, Wilkinson with partner [[Jack Pickard]] then started a separate company, '''TVR Engineering,''' with a name derived from Wilkinson's name - '''T'''re'''V'''o'''R.''' Their first car was an alloy-bodied two seat body on a tubular chassis, which appeared in 1949.<ref name="DMail1"/>

	In [[1953]] the concept of [[glass-reinforced plastic]] bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in [[1980]].		In 1953 the concept of glass-reinforced plastic bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in 1980.

	At launch in the [[1950s]], TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the [[1970s]], when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.		At launch in the 1950s, TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the [[1970s]], when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.

	In April [[1962]] Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to [[Minorca]], [[Spain]], where he died aged 85, on [[6 June~~]] [[~~2008]].<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>		In April 1962 Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to Minorca, Spain, where he died aged 85, on 6 June 2008.<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>

	===1960s and 1970s===		===1960s and 1970s===
	In the [[1960s]], ~~[[United States\|~~American]] motor dealer Jack Griffith decided to put a 4.7 litre [[V8 engine]] from an [[AC Cobra]] he owned into a [[TVR Grantura]], in much the same way that V8s were first transplanted into AC Cobras (It is in honour of Jack Griffith that the [[TVR Griffith 200\|TVR Griffith]] was so-named).		In the 1960s, American motor dealer Jack Griffith decided to put a 4.7 litre [[V8 engine]] from an [[AC Cobra]] he owned into a [[TVR Grantura]], in much the same way that V8s were first transplanted into AC Cobras (It is in honour of Jack Griffith that the [[TVR Griffith 200\|TVR Griffith]] was so-named).

	Under the ownership of Martin Lilley from [[1965]], TVR returned to Ford for a 2994 cc [[V6 engine\|V6]] [[Ford Zodiac\|Zodiac]] engine for the new TVR Tuscan (1967) racer. This produced 128 bhp (95 kW), giving a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of 8.3 seconds, which was good performance for the time.		Under the ownership of Martin Lilley from 1965, TVR returned to Ford for a 2994 cc [[V6 engine\|V6]] [[Ford Zodiac\|Zodiac]] engine for the new TVR Tuscan (1967) racer. This produced 128 bhp (95 kW), giving a 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) time of 8.3 seconds, which was good performance for the time.

	The [[1970s]] saw a number of engines used in TVRs (particularly the 'M Series'), mainly Triumph 2500s, Ford Essex V6 and Ford 1600 Crossflows.		The 1970s saw a number of engines used in TVRs (particularly the 'M Series'), mainly Triumph 2500s, Ford Essex V6 and Ford 1600 Crossflows.

	===Wheeler ownership===		===Wheeler ownership===
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	===Smolensky ownership===		===Smolensky ownership===
	In July 2004, 24-year-old [[Nikolay Smolensky]] bought the company from Wheeler, for about £15 million. Despite his Russian nationality, Smolensky said he intended TVR to remain a British company.		In July 2004, 24-year-old Nikolay Smolensky bought the company from Wheeler, for about £15 million. Despite his Russian nationality, Smolensky said he intended TVR to remain a British company.

	In April 2006, responding to falling demand and with production rumoured to have dropped from 12 cars a week to 3 or 4, TVR laid off some of its 300 staff. At the same time, the firm announced plans to move to updated facilities in the [[Squires Gate]] district of Blackpool, citing impending expiry of the lease of the current factory in late [[2006]], where owner Peter Wheeler was said to be planning to build a housing estate.		In April 2006, responding to falling demand and with production rumoured to have dropped from 12 cars a week to 3 or 4, TVR laid off some of its 300 staff. At the same time, the firm announced plans to move to updated facilities in the Squires Gate district of Blackpool, citing impending expiry of the lease of the current factory in late 2006, where owner Peter Wheeler was said to be planning to build a housing estate.

	In October 2006 Smolensky announced<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm BBC NEWS \| Business \| TVR to move car production abroad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> that body production and final assembly for TVR would move to [[Turin]], [[Italy]]<ref>[http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/other/bertone/10/tvr/2210.html italiaspeed.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, with only engine production remaining in the UK. In protest at this and to show support for the workers, a large number of TVR owners paraded through central London on [[26 November]], [[2006]]. Dubbed "London Thunder"<ref>[http://www.londonthunder.co.uk London Thunder<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, it was also an attempt at the official world record for the biggest one-marque convoy on record.		In October 2006 Smolensky announced<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm BBC NEWS \| Business \| TVR to move car production abroad<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> that body production and final assembly for TVR would move to Turin, Italy<ref>[http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/other/bertone/10/tvr/2210.html italiaspeed.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, with only engine production remaining in the UK. In protest at this and to show support for the workers, a large number of TVR owners paraded through central London on 26 November, 2006. Dubbed "London Thunder"<ref>[http://www.londonthunder.co.uk London Thunder<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>, it was also an attempt at the official world record for the biggest one-marque convoy on record.

	By December 2006, it emerged that Smolensky had split TVR into a number of different companies<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534377,00.html</ref>;		By December 2006, it emerged that Smolensky had split TVR into a number of different companies<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534377,00.html</ref>;
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	*'''Blackpool Automotive''' - the factory and manufacturing assets		*'''Blackpool Automotive''' - the factory and manufacturing assets

	On 13 December, Smolensky and production director Mike Penny resigned as directors of Blackpool Automotive, being replaced by Smolensky UK personal assistant Roger Billinghurst and 25 year old ~~[[Austria]]n~~ Angelco Stamenkov. By 24 December Blackpool Automotive was in ~~[[Administration (insolvency)\|~~administration]]. Administrators are now seeking legal clarification on the ownership of certain assets, including the brand and intellectual property, to see what assets the company has and who should pay the redundancy notices of the remaining 200 workers<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534344,00.html</ref>.		On 13 December, Smolensky and production director Mike Penny resigned as directors of Blackpool Automotive, being replaced by Smolensky UK personal assistant Roger Billinghurst and 25 year old Austrian Angelco Stamenkov. By 24 December Blackpool Automotive was in administration. Administrators are now seeking legal clarification on the ownership of certain assets, including the brand and intellectual property, to see what assets the company has and who should pay the redundancy notices of the remaining 200 workers<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534344,00.html</ref>.

	===Recent events===		===Recent events===

	On [[22 February~~]] [[~~2007]] it was revealed that Smolensky is once again the owner of the company after being the highest bidder. <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6388109.stm BBC NEWS \| England \| Lancashire \| Union anger as TVR is bought back<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. On [[28 February~~]] [[~~2007]], less than one week after reacquiring TVR, he has reportedly announced plans to sell the company to Adam Burdette and Jean Michel Santacreu, who intend to export TVRs to the United States market. <ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/224329/ Autocar - Smolenski's out. Again<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		On 22 February 2007 it was revealed that Smolensky is once again the owner of the company after being the highest bidder. <ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6388109.stm BBC NEWS \| England \| Lancashire \| Union anger as TVR is bought back<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. On 28 February 2007, less than one week after reacquiring TVR, he has reportedly announced plans to sell the company to Adam Burdette and Jean Michel Santacreu, who intend to export TVRs to the United States market. <ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/224329/ Autocar - Smolenski's out. Again<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
	On [[8 October~~]] [[~~2007]] it was found that Smolensky was still in control of the company and was hoping to restart production, with a target of 2,000 cars to be sold in 2008. <ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/TVR-Sagaris/228517/ Autocar - TVR: new models on sale by 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>		On 8 October 2007 it was found that Smolensky was still in control of the company and was hoping to restart production, with a target of 2,000 cars to be sold in 2008. <ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/TVR-Sagaris/228517/ Autocar - TVR: new models on sale by 2008<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

	===Ownership history===		===Ownership history===
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	* 1965–1981, Martin Lilley		* 1965–1981, Martin Lilley
	* 1981–2004, [[Peter Wheeler (TVR)\|Peter Wheeler]]		* 1981–2004, [[Peter Wheeler (TVR)\|Peter Wheeler]]
	* 2004–present, [[Nikolay Smolensky]]		* 2004–present, Nikolay Smolensky

	==Model list==		==Model list==

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	[http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/\| TVR Official Website]		*[http://www.tvr-eng.co.uk/\| TVR Official Website]
			*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/08/trevor-wilkinson-tvr-founder-dead-at-85/ Trevor Wilkinson, TVR founder, dead at 85]

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	{{List of TVR Models}}		{{List of TVR Models}}'''TVR''' was an independent manufacturer of [[sports car]]s in the town of Blackpool, in Lancashire, England. The company manufactured lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and was the third-largest specialised sports car manufacturer in the world, offering a diverse range of [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s, most using an in-house [[straight-6]] cylinder engine design, others an in-house [[V8]]. TVR sports cars are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in aggressive body designs.
	'''TVR''' was an independent manufacturer of [[sports car]]s in the town of Blackpool, in Lancashire, England. The company manufactured lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and was the third-largest specialised sports car manufacturer in the world, offering a diverse range of [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s, most using an in-house [[straight-6]] cylinder engine design, others an in-house [[V8]]. TVR sports cars are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in aggressive body designs.

	TVR's two arms were TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their powertrain division.		TVR's two arms were TVR Engineering, which manufactures sports cars and grand tourers, and TVR Power, their powertrain division.
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	===2004: Smolenski===		===2004: Smolenski===
	In July [[2004]], 24-year-old [[Nikolai Smolenski]] bought the company from chemical industry consultant and TVR enthusiast Peter Wheeler, for about £15 million. Despite his Russian nationality, Smolenski said he intended TVR to remain a British company.		In July 2004, 24-year-old [[Nikolai Smolenski]] bought the company from chemical industry consultant and TVR enthusiast Peter Wheeler, for about £15 million. Despite his Russian nationality, Smolenski said he intended TVR to remain a British company.

	In April [[2006]], responding to falling demand and with production rumoured to have dropped from 12 cars a week to 3 or 4, TVR laid off some of its 300 staff. At the same time, the firm announced plans to move to updated facilities in the [[Squires Gate]] district of Blackpool, citing impending expiry of the lease of the current factory in late [[2006]], where owner Peter Wheeler was said to be planning to build a housing estate.		In April 2006, responding to falling demand and with production rumoured to have dropped from 12 cars a week to 3 or 4, TVR laid off some of its 300 staff. At the same time, the firm announced plans to move to updated facilities in the Squires Gate district of Blackpool, citing impending expiry of the lease of the current factory in late 2006, where owner Peter Wheeler was said to be planning to build a housing estate.

	In October [[2006]] Smolenski announced<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm</ref> that body production and final assembly for TVR would move to [[Turin]], [[Italy]]<ref>http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/other/bertone/10/tvr/2210.html</ref>, with only engine production remaining in the UK. In protest at this and to show support for the workers, a large number of TVR owners paraded through central London on [[26 November]], [[2006]]. Dubbed [http://www.londonthunder.co.uk London Thunder], it was also an attempt at the official world record for the biggest one-marque convoy on record.		In October 2006 Smolenski announced<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6062084.stm</ref> that body production and final assembly for TVR would move to Turin, Italy<ref>http://www.italiaspeed.com/2006/cars/other/bertone/10/tvr/2210.html</ref>, with only engine production remaining in the UK. In protest at this and to show support for the workers, a large number of TVR owners paraded through central London on 26 November, 2006. Dubbed [http://www.londonthunder.co.uk London Thunder], it was also an attempt at the official world record for the biggest one-marque convoy on record.

	By December [[2006]], it emerged that Smolenski had split TVR into a number of different companies<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534377,00.html</ref>:		By December 2006, it emerged that Smolenski had split TVR into a number of different companies<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534377,00.html</ref>:
	*Brand and intellectual property rights had been transferred to a core Smolenski company		*Brand and intellectual property rights had been transferred to a core Smolenski company
	*'''TVR Motors''' - held the licence to the brands and intellectual property in the UK, as well as sales and marketing of the brand		*'''TVR Motors''' - held the licence to the brands and intellectual property in the UK, as well as sales and marketing of the brand
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	*'''Blackpool Automotive''' - the factory and manufacturing assets		*'''Blackpool Automotive''' - the factory and manufacturing assets

	On [[13 December]] Smolenski and production director Mike Penny resigned as a director of Blackpool Automotive, being replaced by Smolenski UK personal assistant Roger Billinghurst and 25 year old ~~[[Austria]]n~~ Angelco Stamenkov. By [[24 December]], Blackpool Automotive was in Administration. Administrators are now seeking legal clarification on the ownership of certain assets, including the brand and intellectual property, to see what assets the company has and who should pay the redundancy notices of the remaining 200 workers<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534344,00.html</ref>.		On 13 December, Smolenski and production director Mike Penny resigned as a director of Blackpool Automotive, being replaced by Smolenski UK personal assistant Roger Billinghurst and 25 year old Austrian Angelco Stamenkov. By 24 December, Blackpool Automotive was in Administration. Administrators are now seeking legal clarification on the ownership of certain assets, including the brand and intellectual property, to see what assets the company has and who should pay the redundancy notices of the remaining 200 workers<ref>http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspaper/0,,2769-2534344,00.html</ref>.

	On [[22 February~~]] [[~~2007]] it was revealed that Smolenski is once again the owner of the company after being the highest bidder. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6388109.stm</ref>		On 22 February 2007 it was revealed that Smolenski is once again the owner of the company after being the highest bidder. <ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/lancashire/6388109.stm</ref>

	On [[28 February~~]] [[~~2007]] less than one week after reacquiring TVR, he has reportedly announced plans to sell the company to Adam Burdette and Jean Michel Santacreu, who intend to export TVRs to the United States market. <ref>http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/224329/</ref>		On 28 February 2007 less than one week after reacquiring TVR, he has reportedly announced plans to sell the company to Adam Burdette and Jean Michel Santacreu, who intend to export TVRs to the United States market. <ref>http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/224329/</ref>

	==TVRs in popular media==		==TVRs in popular media==
	*[[John Travolta]] drove a [[TVR Tuscan]] in the movie ''[[Swordfish ~~(film)\|Swordfish]]~~'' fitted with [[Preston]] (UK) numberplates.		*John Travolta drove a [[TVR Tuscan]] in the movie ''Swordfish'' fitted with Preston (UK) numberplates.
	*Bugs Bunny drove a "modified" [[TVR Tuscan]] in the 2003 [[Looney Tunes: Back in Action]]		*Bugs Bunny drove a "modified" [[TVR Tuscan]] in the 2003 Looney Tunes: Back in Action
	*Yelena (Asia Argento) drove a [[TVR Tuscan]] in xXx with Vin Diesel.		*Yelena (Asia Argento) drove a [[TVR Tuscan]] in xXx with Vin Diesel.
	*Many TVRs are featured in the [[PlayStation 2]] videogame, [[The Getaway ~~(video game)\|The Getaway]]~~: Black Monday.		*Many TVRs are featured in the PlayStation 2 videogame, The Getaway: Black Monday.
	*Many TVRs are featured in the videogame series ~~[[Gran Turismo (series)\|~~Gran Turismo]].		*Many TVRs are featured in the videogame series Gran Turismo.
	*TVRs, including the Tuscan and Cerbera Speed 12, are featured in [[Project Gotham Racing 2]]		*TVRs, including the Tuscan and Cerbera Speed 12, are featured in Project Gotham Racing 2
	*TVRs are also featured in the [[Xbox 360]] games [[Project Gotham Racing 3]], [[Test Drive Unlimited]], and [[Forza Motorsport 2]].		*TVRs are also featured in the Xbox 360 games Project Gotham Racing 3, Test Drive Unlimited, and Forza Motorsport 2.
	* The TVR Griffith 400 is featured in the racing simulation game [[GT Legends]].		* The TVR Griffith 400 is featured in the racing simulation game GT Legends.
	TVRs are predominantly featured in the [[Test Drive]] series of video games.		TVRs are predominantly featured in the Test Drive series of video games.
	*Several TVRs have been reviewed on [[BBC]]'s [[Top Gear]]		*Several TVRs have been reviewed on [[BBC]]'s [[Top Gear]]

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+'''TVR''' was an independent manufacturer of [[sports car]]s in the town of Blackpool, in Lancashire, England. The company manufactured lightweight sports cars with powerful engines and was the third-largest specialised sports car manufacturer in the world, offering a diverse range of [[coupé]]s and [[convertible]]s, most using an in-house [[straight-6]] cylinder engine design, others an in-house [[V8]]. TVR sports cars are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in aggressive body designs.
 ==History==
 TVR was established in 1947 by [[Trevor Wilkinson]]. The first cars were specials using the drivelines from production cars, tuned and installed in a lightweight TVR chassis with minimal bodywork to maximise the agility and power-to-weight ratio, which remain TVR virtues to this day.
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 At the end of 2004, the Speed Eight engine, after an illustrious motorsport career, not to mention a spectacular crop of headlines in the world's motoring press, ceased production with the Cerbera. Now, the Speed Six engine, in various guises, is at the heart of every current TVR model.
 ==Future Models==
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	TVR was established in 1947 by Trevor Wilkinson. The first cars were specials using the drivelines from production cars, tuned and installed in a lightweight TVR chassis with minimal bodywork to maximise the agility and power-to-weight ratio, which remain TVR virtues to this day.		TVR was established in 1947 by [[Trevor Wilkinson]]. The first cars were specials using the drivelines from production cars, tuned and installed in a lightweight TVR chassis with minimal bodywork to maximise the agility and power-to-weight ratio, which remain TVR virtues to this day.

	TVR made use of proprietary engines, like many low-volume manufacturers, to power its cars for many years. However, there were those who opined that this somehow diminished the cachet of the Great British sports cars from Blackpool, despite the fact that the engines, by the late '80s, were very heavily modified to TVR's own unique, high-power specifications.		TVR made use of proprietary engines, like many low-volume manufacturers, to power its cars for many years. However, there were those who opined that this somehow diminished the cachet of the Great British sports cars from Blackpool, despite the fact that the engines, by the late '80s, were very heavily modified to TVR's own unique, high-power specifications.

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	In 1953 the concept of glass-reinforced plastic bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in 1980.		In 1953 the concept of glass-reinforced plastic bodywork over a tubular steel backbone chassis was accepted, and continued throughout TVR's current production history. In 1954, TVR Engineering was renamed '''TVR,''' in light of the launch of the first "production" car called the Mk1, later name Grantura. The glass fibre body design and layout remained, in modified form, until replaced by the angular wedge design [[TVR Tasmin\|Tasmin]] in 1980.

	At launch in the 1950s, TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the [[1970s]], when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.		At launch in the 1950s, TVRs were powered by 4-cylinder engines from [[Coventry Climax]], [[British Motor Corporation\|BMC]] or [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]], the performance models having Shorrock superchargers. As with many other British sports cars, engine sizes remained under two litres, and all produced less than 100 bhp (75 kW). As most TVRs were sold in the domestic British market, to avoid a British tax on assembled cars many of the early cars were sold in kit form - a practice which continued until the 1970s, when the tax loophole was closed and the kit-form option removed.

	In April 1962 Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to Minorca, Spain, where he died aged 85, on 6 June 2008.<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>		In April 1962 Wilkinson and Pickard left the company to set up a specialist fibre-glass engineering business. On retirement, Wilkinson moved to Minorca, Spain, where he died aged 85, on 6 June 2008.<ref name="DMail1">{{citeweb\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1024909/Trevor-Wilkinson-founder-TVR-sports-car-company-dies-aged-85.html\|title=Trevor Wilkinson, founder of TVR sports car company, dies aged 85\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=2008-06-07\|accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>