- Spiral-bound: 410 pages
- Publisher: Steve Heath Publications; 2nd edition (2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0953033554
- ISBN-13: 978-0953033553
- Product Dimensions: 29.4 x 22.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 68,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
For many people, the TVR Griffith and Chimaera are their dream cars, combining drop dead looks with power and performance for not much more money than a top of the range saloon car. They have quickly established themselves as classics within just a few years.
This extensively revised second editionis written for Griffith and Chimaera owners and prospective owners, TVR enthusiasts and anyone else interested in TVRs. It provides a source of material derived from the author's own experiences of owning eight TVRs, including two Griffith 500, the TVR Car Club archives and information from TVR. This edition has been extensively revised and now contains over 400 pages of information on maintaining and enjoying these cars.
It covers all the production models, ranging from the 4.x litre Griffiths, the Griffith 500 and the Chimaeras. Each chapter covers a particular aspect of the car and combines explanations and descriptions, along with hints and tips on how to enjoy and maintain the cars at their best. The practical text is extensively illustrated with photographs and drawings, drawn from the archives of TVR, the TVR Car Club and the author's own collection.
From the Publisher
This is the first edition in paperback format. The second edition was published in 2002.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Steve Heath has done a fabulous job of drawing together pearls of wisdom from owners, mechanics and TVR themselves to present the definitive book about TVR's contemporary Rover - derived V8 sports cars. This book is invaluable to any owner or would-be owner of TVR Griffith and Chimaera cars. As well as technical information, Steve recounts the history of these cars, the process of their manufacture and explains general automotive maintenance. As a result, this book is suitable for the general enthusiast as well as owners.
Steve's book is well-written in a simple style, and is fully accompanied by his own excellent photographs of both maintenance and restorative tasks. All aspects of the cars are discussed, including driving experiences, companies and organisations, buying a car, maintenance, and detailed discussions of all parts and systems. There is a reasonable index (perhaps one of the weaker parts) and the book is bound in a reference-friendly spiral binding.
This book is vital for all Griffith and Chimaera owners, and also valuable to owners of other TVR sports cars (due to similar heritage). It is also a great book for all sports car enthusiasts. I highly reccomend this book.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
Steve Heath disects the phenomenon that is a modern TVR and lays it bare for all to understand. He has gathered a wealth of information together from the factory, from other drivers and through his own experience and laid it on the table for layman and mechanic alike.
Not only an accessible text, but also presented in a format which cries out to be used. If there is anything you need to know, chances are you'll find it here - accepting that it was published before the last of the Griffs rolled of the production line.
All bound up in Steve's cheery style - he even documents the part that the chairman's dog, Ned, has had in determining the course of the mighty TVR.
A good read AND everything you need to know, could you want more?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound|Amazon Verified Purchase
Excellent overview of the two models, gives great advice for modifying, maintenance and repair and care of the cars. Easy to follow and written in straight forward language by an acknowledged expert.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Steve Heath TVR Chimaera/Griffith Bible
This book is a must if you buy a TVR. It tells you everything you need to know, from the history of the cars, how to repair it and more importantly, how to drive it as it's not... Read more
Published 16 months ago by justef
Interesting, but not really useful
I enjoyed going through it, providing a lot of background information about the fantastic and esoteric Chimaeras and Griffiths... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2001
No technical information on torque settings
I bought this book under the advice of the tvr car club. I concur with other reviews in that it covers almost all aspects of TVRs apart from one thing: there is no technical... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2001
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