268 TVR Vixen S2 (1971) UKG 724 J
TVR Vixen S2 (1968-72) Engine 1599cc S4 OHV (Ford Kent) Production 438
Registration Number UKG 724 J (Cardiff)
TVR SET
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The S1 Vixen was introduced in 1967 as a replacement for the TVR Grantura Although it used the same chassis as the outgoing car, the significant change was the use of the 1599 cc Ford Kent engine (as found in the Ford Cortina), developing 88 bhp.. Its fibre glass body was slightly revised with the bonnet receiving nostril style air intake scoops, and at the rear round Ford Cortina tail lights. The TVR theme of a multi backbone frame, all independant suspension and the stubby glass fibre body continued.
The Series 2, of 1968-72 was built with a longer 90 inch wheelbase chassis, the bonnet was restyled again, with some early cars having a prominent central bulge, and later cars having twin intake ducts at the front corners of the bonnet. The tail lamps were updated from the round Cortina Mark I style to the newer wraparound Mark II style. Also very significant was the fact that the body was bolted (rather than bonded) to the chassis, meaning that it could be easily removed for repairs.
The S3 (1970-72) continued to improve with a number of changes. The heat extraction vents on the bonnet were decorated with Aeroflow grilles borrowed from the Ford Zodiac Mark IV and the Ford engine was now the same tune as the Capri at 92bhp. nstead of wire wheels, cast alloy wheels were fitted as standard.
The final car of the series, the Series 4 (1972-73) was an intrim model that used the TVR M Series chassis with the Vixen body shell. Apart from the chassis, there were no significant mechanical or cosmetic changes between the S3 and S4. Twenty-two were built in 1972 and one in 1973.
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Shot 02.09.2018 at Himley Hall, Wolverhampton Ref 136-268
268 TVR Vixen S2 (1971) UKG 724 J
TVR Vixen S2 (1968-72) Engine 1599cc S4 OHV (Ford Kent) Production 438
Registration Number UKG 724 J (Cardiff)
TVR SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623722776067...
The S1 Vixen was introduced in 1967 as a replacement for the TVR Grantura Although it used the same chassis as the outgoing car, the significant change was the use of the 1599 cc Ford Kent engine (as found in the Ford Cortina), developing 88 bhp.. Its fibre glass body was slightly revised with the bonnet receiving nostril style air intake scoops, and at the rear round Ford Cortina tail lights. The TVR theme of a multi backbone frame, all independant suspension and the stubby glass fibre body continued.
The Series 2, of 1968-72 was built with a longer 90 inch wheelbase chassis, the bonnet was restyled again, with some early cars having a prominent central bulge, and later cars having twin intake ducts at the front corners of the bonnet. The tail lamps were updated from the round Cortina Mark I style to the newer wraparound Mark II style. Also very significant was the fact that the body was bolted (rather than bonded) to the chassis, meaning that it could be easily removed for repairs.
The S3 (1970-72) continued to improve with a number of changes. The heat extraction vents on the bonnet were decorated with Aeroflow grilles borrowed from the Ford Zodiac Mark IV and the Ford engine was now the same tune as the Capri at 92bhp. nstead of wire wheels, cast alloy wheels were fitted as standard.
The final car of the series, the Series 4 (1972-73) was an intrim model that used the TVR M Series chassis with the Vixen body shell. Apart from the chassis, there were no significant mechanical or cosmetic changes between the S3 and S4. Twenty-two were built in 1972 and one in 1973.
Diolch yn fawr am 68,053,036 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 68,053,066 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 02.09.2018 at Himley Hall, Wolverhampton Ref 136-268