What's happened to TVR

I know I should know, but is TVR still in existence? The last I heard was that the company had been bought by a young Russian and shortly after it went into liquidation. This seems a real shame as TVR really seemed to be on the up in recent years with some fantastic new models.

Sometime after going into liquidation, the Russian (Nikolai Smolenski), bought the company back. But nothing much happened or was heard about the company for some time. Then, earlier this year, a TVR sign appeared on a converted barn in Lancashire outside of Blackpool fueling all kinds of speculation. Then, on July 10, a "debut", if you will, of an updated/revised Sagaris II was held at a location in Lancashire where the car was introduced to invited guests including TVRCC members, dealers, etc.
The next issue of SPRINT, the monthly publication from the TVRCC, had a full writeup of the gathering.
But, what this might mean for the future of the company is still very much a question.

Thanks Mr TVR,
So I guess that means that TVR are no more in reality. I see a picture of the new TVR in the latest edition of Hemmings Sports & Exotic.
Nick

NickMorgan said:

Thanks Mr TVR,
So I guess that means that TVR are no more in reality. I see a picture of the new TVR in the latest edition of Hemmings Sports & Exotic.
Nick

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Nick,

What is reality anyway? I think the best way to put it is that TVR is in another dimension and may or may not visit our universe sometime in the future!

Well said, Russ. But to expand on Nick's question, apparently they ARE, still, in reality. But for how long and with what results is the primary question. With Smolenski still in charge, it's anybody's guess.

It is all such a shame. The models produced in the last few years have been really great. I thought that the company was doing OK until it was bought out. It was Britain's biggest car manufacturer. I wonder what is left - Morgan? Why do the Brits let their companies be bought out by foreign companies?

NickMorgan said:

... I wonder what is left - Morgan? Why do the Brits let their companies be bought out by foreign companies?

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