Hi L33, An interesting post to Ale and me and I'll comment in reverse order, as although I've sat in a Noble M600 I've never driven one. Interesting that you bought one, I won't ask for your experience as it must have been a disappointment and a DG is probably not the place to discuss it! Whilst I love Lee Noble's work on chassis' and suspension's, I'm not sure the M600 would have been developed in the same way if he'd been involved to the conclusion. No doubt you've got a closer relationship with the current Noble marque, but I was disappointed he was not able to develop another model to follow on from the M400 and have it built in South Africa as reported.
Nobody seems to know what has happened to Lee Noble and whilst he could be difficult, there's no doubt he was a brilliant engineer and it's a shame we did not see another car from him.
I was surprised that you found the McLaren boring to drive, the performance of the 650S is very similar to the M600, the best steering this side of a Lotus and just amazing ride and handling. I ordered the new 720S before going to Geneva for the Motor Show and look forward to getting it before the end of the year - as it's not one of the introductory specced models.
Regarding TVR I find your comments interesting and those of your friends with deposits paid on the new car, I always thought they would build the new model, but doubted that they can do it for "TVR money". New factory's, Cosworth breathed-on crate engine, Gordon Murray input, etc, etc, all this does not come cheap. Now it seems that you cast doubt on its very viability.
Lastly, have you thought of buying a new Plus 8 - this one has a manual gearbox and the new suspension mods and may give you the hands-on wind in the hair driving experience you're looking for? Bon chance in your search for your next car, do keep us informed on your final decision.
Brian
1970 Morgan Plus 8 - Moss Box (Indigo Blue) 2014 Morgan SP1 (Rocket Red) 2015 Morgan Plus 8 (Rocket Blue)
