TVR White Elephant Restoration

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The White Elephant is a one-off 1988 TVR prototype - the only TVR ever to be powered by an Australian 5 litre V8 Holden Bathurst race engine - and one of only a handful of TVR Prototypes to survive today.

Commissioned and driven by Peter Wheeler, the Managing Director of TVR, it was eventually decided that this 185mph TVR prototype was still too dated for the 1990's and that Australian engine logistics could also be a problem; so the project was shelved and 12 months later the new TVR Griffith was born…

The Elephant was rescued from the 'TVR Graveyard' at the rear of the Factory just a week before Peter Wheeler sold the company in July of 2004. A truly remarkable one-off hand built British sports car; this is the story of her restoration and the rebirth of a true Blackpool Rocket...

The White Elephant's Holden Bathurst race engine bursts into life

Latest Elephant News...

May 2013 - Surface & Design have finished the painting and we're ready to make the beast watertight once more! find out more

Three Great Elephant Deals...

1. Online Car Parts - an excellent, comprehensive website for Peugeot parts

2. Giving UK drivers the latest deals and advice on buying car batteries

3. Great deals for UK businesses for 0845 numbers and other telecoms products

Footman James TVR Insurance Deal

The TVR White Elephant team have got together with Footman James specialist TVR insurance to offer you a fantastic deal on all your TVR car insurance.

Through the TVR White Elephant project, Footman James insurance can also offer you a great deal on your classic car, classic motorbike and everyday motor insurance. Find out more.

Simply call Footman James on 0844 826 8949 and quote "TVR White Elephant" to save a genuine 10% on your TVR car insurance, classic car insurance and classic bike insurance. It's a great deal! Call Footman James today.