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A PistonHeads thread surrounding a TVR logo on a mystery barn has sparked a rumour that the stricken car company is making a come-back. Last week PHers were discussing whether the premises near Wesham carrying the iconic TVR logo were being used for research and development.
Member TVR 26S opened the PH thread by saying: Yes folks its true, TVR is setup is Wesham, about 15 miles from Original Blackpool. I know this because one of the chief foremans who lives round the corner from me who shall remain nameless has admitted to it. No cars are being made but the design aspect of it is taking place there.
Two images emerged showing the barn with TVR logo and another half built facility that was said to also be part of the rebirth of the Blackpool carmaker. Now local press have picked up the story and Derek Smith, deputy editor of the TVR Car Club magazine, said both Russian millionaire Smolenski and TVR managing director David Oxley were reportedly involved.
Mr Smith added: We have it on good authority the Kirkham site is going to be used as a design studio, a kind of design and research development office. They have approached an engineering company in Kent to supply the engines, but it is still unsure where they are going to be built.
One former TVR employee, who asked not to be named, said: It's an open secret, about 10 former workers are there doing design and research. I've heard they have two cars on the go, but it's all hush-hush.
However, many TVR fans have dismissed the rumours as exactly that, rumours, and want to see real evidence of TVRs return. It is thought that re-launching the brand simply isnt financially viable.
One source close to the company told PistonHeads: Whatever the situation with TVR, it doesn't alter the reality of the wider situation - ie the company was lost in late 2005 and it won't be coming back. There is zero business case for TVR as we knew it to return.
According to the Blackpool Gazette, Wesham House Farm was previously the home of Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd and the site is owned by local businessman Phil Connolly. His company MSS Holdings is said to have given planning permission by Fylde Council for a new storage and workshop building at the farm last autumn.
He would not comment on who was now running a business in the workshop. Coun Roger Small, Fylde Council's portfolio holder for Development and Regeneration, said: If the rumours are correct and TVR have some presence in Fylde, it's only to be welcomed.
A PistonHeads thread surrounding a TVR logo on a mystery barn has sparked a rumour that the stricken car company is making a come-back. Last week PHers were discussing whether the premises near Wesham carrying the iconic TVR logo were being used for research and development.
Member TVR 26S opened the PH thread by saying: Yes folks its true, TVR is setup is Wesham, about 15 miles from Original Blackpool. I know this because one of the chief foremans who lives round the corner from me who shall remain nameless has admitted to it. No cars are being made but the design aspect of it is taking place there.
Two images emerged showing the barn with TVR logo and another half built facility that was said to also be part of the rebirth of the Blackpool carmaker. Now local press have picked up the story and Derek Smith, deputy editor of the TVR Car Club magazine, said both Russian millionaire Smolenski and TVR managing director David Oxley were reportedly involved.
Mr Smith added: We have it on good authority the Kirkham site is going to be used as a design studio, a kind of design and research development office. They have approached an engineering company in Kent to supply the engines, but it is still unsure where they are going to be built.
One former TVR employee, who asked not to be named, said: It's an open secret, about 10 former workers are there doing design and research. I've heard they have two cars on the go, but it's all hush-hush.
However, many TVR fans have dismissed the rumours as exactly that, rumours, and want to see real evidence of TVRs return. It is thought that re-launching the brand simply isnt financially viable.
One source close to the company told PistonHeads: Whatever the situation with TVR, it doesn't alter the reality of the wider situation - ie the company was lost in late 2005 and it won't be coming back. There is zero business case for TVR as we knew it to return.
According to the Blackpool Gazette, Wesham House Farm was previously the home of Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd and the site is owned by local businessman Phil Connolly. His company MSS Holdings is said to have given planning permission by Fylde Council for a new storage and workshop building at the farm last autumn.
He would not comment on who was now running a business in the workshop. Coun Roger Small, Fylde Council's portfolio holder for Development and Regeneration, said: If the rumours are correct and TVR have some presence in Fylde, it's only to be welcomed.
