Uncertainty surrounds the future of UK sportscar manufacturer TVR after it said it would quit its Blackpool factory within six months. Photo: Darren Lens

The sports carmaker has temporarily laid off more than a quarter of its 260 staff. Photo: Graham Collins

Gary Downs: "This is a picture of my P&J. It is a 1993 TVR Chimaera 4.0L in Formula Red".

The firm said it was unable to guarantee the future of its remaining workforce. Photo: John Richards

Established in 1947, TVR is Britain's largest independent sportscar owner and was bought by Russian tycoon Nikolai Smolensky in 2004. Photo Andy Whitwam

Jo Howard: "We are on our sixth TVR - 5 of them owned from new. We worked on the TVR stand at the last Motor Show - the only customers to have worked with TVR".

Chris Watton: "This car has, and is a complete joy to own and drive. I believe it will be a very sad day indeed if the company closes".

TVR is looking for new purpose-built premises after it decided not to renew the lease of its 30-year old factory in Blackpool. Photo: Mark Hobson

David Hughes: "Here's my TVR Chimaera 450!"

Scott Charlton: "I am now on my third TVR and love them like no other car! There is nothing else out there that matches the looks, performance and sheer driver experience as a TVR".