TVR first announced that the new Griffith should be launched in 2019. Then they moved their launch to 2020. Now, however, their plant is undergoing some much-needed renovations, which are expected to begin in January 2021.
The update came thanks to an agreement with the Welsh government, where the factory is located. According to Autocar, the work will include replacing the roof, reclassifying the structure, some groundwork and preparing a prototype construction area for Griffith.
Initially, about 80 people will be employed at the Ebbw Vale plant, according to TVR President Les Edgar. TVR Automotive expects to employ up to 200 people when production is fully accelerated.
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“This is a fantastic milestone in our mission to rejuvenate an iconic British brand, and we are all extremely excited to witness the renovation of our new home,” Edgar told the British outlet. “We have hundreds of loyal depositors around the world who are patiently waiting to receive their Griffiths, so today I hope they are as satisfied as we are.”
Updates have been underway since March, when TVR’s new CEO, Jim Berriman, took over. Berriman previously worked with the Rover Group and was instrumental in launching the Range Rover Mk3.
The factory updates are part of an 18-month plan established by the new CEO in July. The plan also includes a motoring program and a production capacity of 2,000 units per year.
The Griffith is the car that will relaunch TVR, a historic British sports car brand. It was also called a cursed company due to its repeated financial problems and changes in ownership over the years. It was first revealed at Goodwood in 2017 and will be powered by a 5.0-liter Ford V8 with around 500 hp.
According to TVR, about 500 reservations have already been made for the car, with the initial version of the launch edition already sold out.