TVR Tour
So you fancy an adventure in a classic British sports car across France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland? Exploring old cities like Bruge, revelling in the history of Spa Francorchamps, or taking up the challenge of the Nurburgring… You’ve come to the right place to get a feel for it.
From its inception, planning, execution and completion, the TVR Tour has been one hell of a journey physically and mentally. Jumping in two sports cars (the TVR Cerbera and TVR T350) with friends and heading across countries has certainly created a lot of memories. I’ve learnt a lot about the cars, my peers and the cultures in which we landed. I’ve also learnt that not everyone in Germany has heard of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but we’ll come to that later.
As the stats suggest we travelled about 2,500 miles from the North of England, through the chunnel and beyond. The two cars took a bit of getting used to, but in general, were comfortable and performed amicably given the punishing schedule. This also goes for my peers, D (who ownes the cars), J (his brother) and M (a long time friend) all came on the trip into the heart of Europe where we racked up the miles, battled early mornings and tested the cars on the Autobahn.
Delighted to be featured in this month’s TVR Sprint Magazine and to take top spot on the front cover. Read more…
As with every good trip, disaster has to strike somewhere. This time, it was about as close to home as you can get, the garage (though luckily it wasn’t car related). Read more…
But let’s take a step back, why was I trying to get out the door so fast and where was I heading to?
Long before anyone had heard of Covid, lockdown or Professor Whitty there’d been a few mentions at Welsh Rally meets about doing something with cars that involved travelling around. Read More…
I asked D for some more info on what we were letting ourselves in for and he pointed me in the direction of Ben Coombs Pub2Pub website. There, I had a bit of a click around and took in some of the notes. 1,800 miles. Okay, that’s quite far. Kehlsteinhaus, yeah I’ve heard of that. And photos of various sports cars, and even a castle. Read more…
Going to a boy’s comprehensive in North was all fights, knife crime and shanks, and that was just the teachers. In reality, though, fights were rare and most of the boys kept their heads down trying to figure out teenage life… Read More…
The first time I joined the dots up about liking TVRs had to be watching Swordfish. There’s a scene describing John Travolta’s character, Gabriel and he pulls up to a club in what can only be described as a cross between a spaceship and a car. Read More…
A TVR familiarisation event had been planned for the three of us who didn’t own them. It seemed like a good idea, I’d heard that TVRs can be quite specific in how they’re handled and looked after, but I didn’t quite realise how much. Read More…
Of all the potential issues I had going through my head about taking out the T350, not being able to get it out of the garage had not been one of them. D had kindly offered to let me drive the car ahead of the TVR Tour. Read More…
It’s been a busy couple of days. The cars have been cleaned by Platinum Detailing and are looking very shiny for the upcoming TVR Tour.
I’ve also had a chance to go through the itinerary again and have a look at the hotels we’ll be staying at and pop these into the calendar so I don’t have to root through the PDFs to find out where we’re heading at the end of the day. Read More Now…
Well, it’s the day to travel. And all I’ve managed to pack is the camera. I hired a 70-200mm f2.8 from Lenses for Hire. So that’s all safe and sound at least. Read More Now…
D’s missus had had TVR T-shirts made for us, so we’d decided to travel in this first off. As we’d not had a packing rehearsal, we spent 15 minutes working out which bag was going where. The Cerbera’s back seats proved to be perfect for the larger bags we’d chosen, and its boot was spacious enough for yet more luggage. I dumped my camera back in the back of the T350 as it was easy to access and less likely to get crushed. Read More Now…
I’ve never seen anyone leap out of bed so quickly, put the kettle on, make a coffee and tune the TV to BBC News 24 in such quick succession. It was like watching an early morning caffeine-based kata. Read More…
It was while we were discussing Ukraine, I realised we’d just passed the turnoff for the tunnel. It was pretty subtle, with only a massive sign telling travellers where to leave the motorway. Read More Now…
We were getting hungry and I was badly in need of some caffeine, having not had any before getting on the Chunnel.
Trying to explain to the group about “In Bruges” proved too much of a challenge. We decided to go our separate ways and explore the famous city on our own terms. Read More >>>
At Waterloo, Napoleon did surrender. Some TVRs also came to visit. Along with a trip to Huy and venturing to the impressive Spa Francochamps. Read More >>>
Planes, trains and automobiles. A visit to see a fake Concorde a Russian gunship and a Zoolander petrol moment. Read More…
Yes, that’s a 747 on stilts. Impressive engineering with some chicken schnitzel thrown in for good measure. Read More…
We go onto the escalators which delivered us into mechanical pornographic heaven. The Porsche Museum is essentially a big white room packed full of Porsches… but what a room. Read more…
Imagine charging down the lush green A roads of North Wales, with no nanny state speed cameras, and the roads lasting for seven hours. And at the end of it all, it ain’t bara birth, but Black Forest Gateaux. Read More…
Snow-capped mountains, sweeping bends through covered tunnels and the absolute panic of being unable to switch the Cerbera’s headlights on. Switzerland is many things, but boring is not one of them. Read More….
We dismissed the idea of going in the Wankhaus cablecar as it was too expensive and opted for a more expensive and less amusing alternative. Read More…
It was time for the main event. The Eagles Nest. A solid piece of history in the heart of Europe. Read More Now…
Clearly, after a visit to the Eagles Nest, the day wasn’t going to get any better. It was going to get so much better with the incredible Rossfeld Panorama Strasse. Read More Now…
We were making good time to the next hotel and decided to stop at the Red Bull Hangar 7. Before going in, though, we ended up at the attached cafe. The place had an upbeat vibe, dance music and eye-wincingly young and trendy staff… Read more…
I was awoken by the sound of spray cans rattling and being used somewhere just outside the hotel. My initial thought was someone having a go at Berlin wall-esque graffiti on the side of the hotel. I wandered bleary-eyed onto the balcony and into the cold, grey Nuremberg morning and squinted at where the noise was coming from. Read More Now…
Forgetting the previous night’s issue with the car park, I was volunteered by J to contort into the Cerbera by getting in the passenger side and then moving the Cerbera out of the parking space so we could get the bags in. At one point I thought I was going to get stuck but luckily managed to slide into place. Read More Now..,
We parked up next to a couple of old Bentley which were getting almost as much attention as the TVRs and quickly reviewed our route to the Nurburgring.
All was not lost, while we were running late, the place wasn’t that far away and we’d get there in good time to see what was going on, have a mooch about and find a coffee. Ben had said it could get pretty hectic at the weekend, though I’d not really twigged what day it was. Read More Here…
To some the Nurburgring (or Nordschleife / North Loop) is just a de-restricted toll road, to others, it’s a pilgrimage; a visit to a track steeped in history and there to be conquered. Our journey home from the Eagles Nest meant we were in the vicinity of the track so we decided to head there not really being 100% sure what we’d find. Read More Now…
Someone had mentioned that you could hire a track taxi at the Nurburgring. It seemed a bit of an odd name, so I wasn’t entirely sure what it meant. They explained that you could go around the Nurburgring in a car and a professional driver would be doing all the hard work while you got to take home the kudos of having been on the track. Now the misnomer has been explained I had a quick look online. Read More Now…
We decided that before any major technical reviews were going to take place, we’d ensure the team were fully fit and ready with caffeine. To that end we all headed over to the Devil’s Diner. Read More Now…
The Cerbera was sat brooding in the late afternoon drizzle when we finally traipsed out of the Devil’s Diner, its shiny ‘ocean mist’ paint job beading the rain in intricate, chaotic patterns. Read More Now…
Entering and leaving the Nurburgring is pretty cool; you go under the massive end straight through a tunnel, much the same way as you do under a runway. Read more…
As we left Germany and moved to Belgium the scenery slowly changed from rolling hills and green fields to much more urban and then industrial scenery. Read More…
On getting downstairs I was confronted by J wearing a Tuxedo. Thankfully M and D hadn’t packed theirs so we decided to head out. Liege was still offering its best impression of a rainforest, with the rain now hammering down. We stopped for a quick photo and headed out into the night. Read More…
What did I learn while out touring with the TVR group? There are a number of things, first off take your own teabags. I’ve no idea how continental Europe has largely missed the whole tea thing, especially with so many British people going over there, but good tea is hard to find. Read More Now…
TVR Tour Miscellaneous Info
I’ve included some general information about the TVR Tour and the cars etc below as a reference point. If there’s anything I’ve missed give me a shout and I’ll either include it in the FAQs or create a separate page. Happy TVR Touring!
I get asked a lot of questions on social media and the blog, and when I’m talking about the TVR Tour and what we did. What I’ve tried to do is pull together a list of the most popular and answer them here. If you’ve got any more questions, then just use the form at the bottom of the page and I’ll get back to you. See FAQs Now…
As the whole point of the excursion was to get as much driving in as possible, we didn’t have a base. Instead, we stayed in a different hotel every night. Here’s a list of all the hotels we stayed in. Read More Here…
Disclaimer: This is largely based on reality. TVR logo is a registered trademark of TVR Automotive Limited (Trade mark number UK00003023851). My logo is just made in goodwill with no IP claim intended. Most photos by Experience Photography.
TVR Tour FAQs
The TVR Cerbera.
The T350 was undeniably fun—its sharp handling and compact size made it perfect for short journeys, whether nipping across North Wales or blasting around local roads. It’s a thrilling car that delivers an engaging driving experience in every corner.
But when it came to covering serious miles in the Alps, the Cerbera truly shone. It had the power, the presence, and a sense of occasion that made every twist and turn of the mountain roads unforgettable. There’s something about the way it devours long distances while still feeling raw and exciting that cemented it as my favourite for the trip.
The T350 may be the perfect car for quick weekend blasts, but for epic road trips, the Cerbera wins hands down.
Technically, the TVR Sprint Magazine article was finished before the blog, but the blog was started first.
When we embarked on the unforgettable TVR trip to the Eagles Nest, we knew it was something special. The journey, featuring the TVR Cerbera and TVR T350, took us through some of the most breathtaking Alpine roads, including the Rossfeld Panoramastraße, where we captured the now-iconic magazine cover shot.
The blog began as a way to document the trip as it unfolded, providing real-time updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and additional insights that didn’t make it into the magazine. However, writing for Sprint Magazine Issue 570 (June 2023) required a more structured and polished approach, with final details, images, and editing completed before the blog was fully wrapped up.
So, while the blog came first in concept, the Sprint article was finalised and published first. Both tell the story of the trip in their own way—one as an exclusive magazine feature, the other as an extended, behind-the-scenes account that continues to evolve.
Yes! Our unforgettable trip to the Eagles Nest was featured in TVR Sprint Magazine, Issue 570 (June 2023). The feature included stunning images and detailed notes about the cars, capturing the essence of the adventure.
For this trip, we took both the TVR Cerbera and the TVR T350, driving through breathtaking Alpine roads, with the highlight being the Rossfeld Panoramastraße, where we managed to get the main cover shot for the magazine. The article covered the journey, the cars, and the incredible driving experience, bringing the spirit of TVR ownership to life for readers.
Experience Photography provided all photography for the feature, showcasing the cars against the dramatic mountain scenery. The trip itself was expertly organised by Ben Coombs, well-known for his epic road trips and adventures. It was an incredible experience and a proud moment to see it featured in Sprint Magazine!
If you own a TVR (such as the TVR T350) or simply love the brand, you might have heard about TVR tours, but are they worth it? These road trips bring TVR enthusiasts together for epic drives on some of the best roads in the UK and Europe, often featuring scenic routes, social events, and the unmistakable roar of TVR engines.
A TVR tour isn’t just about the driving (though that’s a huge part of it). It’s also about meeting like-minded people, swapping stories, and experiencing the quirks of these legendary cars in a group setting. Expect a mix of thrilling A-roads, breathtaking landscapes, and well-planned stops at car-friendly hotels, pubs, and landmarks. Some tours even include exclusive access to motorsport venues or special TVR-related experiences.
But what if you don’t own a TVR? Many tours allow passengers or support vehicles, making it possible to join in and enjoy the experience from the passenger seat. Whether you’re considering buying a TVR or just want to see what all the fuss is about, a TVR tour could be the perfect way to get involved in the community. See our Instagram channel here for more photos.
A TVR tour is a group driving experience where TVR owners and enthusiasts take their cars on scenic road trips, often exploring some of the best driving routes in the UK and beyond. These tours range from single-day meetups to multi-day road trips, with planned stops at scenic locations, car-friendly hotels, and sometimes even motorsport venues.
But should you go on one? If you love driving and want to experience your TVR (such as the TVR Cerbera) as it was meant to be driven, on open, exciting roads alongside like-minded enthusiasts, then the answer is probably yes! TVR tours offer the perfect mix of thrilling drives, social meetups, and opportunities to swap stories with fellow owners. Even if you don’t own a TVR, you might still be able to attend as a passenger or support vehicle.
Every tour is different, with some being casual meetups and others professionally organised events with set routes, accommodation, and breakdown support (just in case). Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or an epic road trip, there’s likely a TVR tour that fits your driving style. Have a read of Ben Coombs book to get a feel for the ultimate adventure and follow us now on Instagram to see all the latest images. Photography by Experience Photography unless otherwise stated.
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