Highlights

‘Sweet spot’ 285bhp 450 Chim with reliable cross-bolted crank engine
Very well maintained by main dealers and specialist HHC
Smartly presented car in Nautica Blue with grey and blue leather interior
Dry use only and garaged by current keeper since purchase in 2002
Recent professional full engine, gearbox and rear axle rebuilds
Extensive ongoing work by HHC including replacing chassis outriggers
Large history file documenting 24 years of maintenance and work
Original OZ split rims included in the sale
Current MOT to May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The few hundred Chimaera 450s built are always in demand because it’s the sweet spot in the engine lineup. More powerful than the 400 and, with its crossbolted crank, more reliable than the 5L, these cars are supercar quick yet comfortable and usable in ways TVRs before and since have rarely managed.

This 1993 car has the enthusiast provenance and detailed history any buyer will hope to find. The service history is backed by invoices from specialist HHC, which maintained the car from its purchase in 2002 until the business closed in 2023. At that point, RB Sportscars, set up by ex-HHC employees, took over. Alongside regular servicing regardless of mileage, the car has received a long list of improvements, including new chassis outriggers and a rebuilt engine, gearbox, and rear axle. Recently, it received a service in May 2026 and a new oil cooler.

The car is in very good order thanks to the current keeper’s dry use and garaging regime. It is fitted with recently refurbished alloy wheels and comes with the original OZ split rims too. With an advisory-free MOT to May 2027, this clearly much-loved Chimaera is a chance to own one of the best and most entertaining British roadsters of the last 40 years.

The vendor says:

“This is a fantastic car to drive with impressive performance, with a lot of money spent on it over the years, and I am sad to see it go - it's a much-loved car and only being sold due to my old age.”

Key Information

Mileage: 75,626 miles indicated (supported by service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 26th May 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 285bhp 4,546cc V8, five-speed manual
Paperwork: Folder of history covering 24 years of work and maintenance, handbooks, 2 keys and fobs

Service history:

05/26 - 75,881 miles - RB Sportscars
12/23 - 75,032 miles - RB Sportscars
12/22 - c.74,700 miles - HHC (TVR specialist)
10/21 - 74,124 miles - HHC
06/19 - 72,988 miles - HHC
06/18 - 72,432 miles - HHC
06/17 - 71,894 miles - HHC
06/16 - 71,222 miles - HHC
06/15 - 70,458 miles - HHC
07/13 - c.69,000 miles - HHC
06/12 - 67,873 miles - HHC
06/11 - 66,675 miles - HHC
06/09 - 64,325 miles - HHC
04/02 - 47,927 miles - Hi-Tech Auto Services
06/96 - 35,653 miles - Central TVR
04/95 - 24,226 miles - Central TVR
12/94 - 17,799 miles - Central TVR
06/94 - 11,080 miles - Central TVR
02/94 - 9,181 miles - Central TVR
08/93 - 5,679 miles - Central TVR
04/93 - 998 miles - Central TVR
04/93 - 45 miles (PDI) - Central TVR

The Detail

Recent yearly service by TVR specialist RB Sportscars
Engine, gearbox and rear axle rebuilt by HHC
Oil cooler recently fitted
Chassis outriggers replaced in 2013 by HHC
Vendor states the car is mechanically in very good condition
Smart Nautica Blue metallic paintwork in good overall condition for age
Partial respray to the front carried out due to previous stone chips
Recently refurbished 5-spoke alloy wheels fitted
Fitted with quallity Toyo Proxes tyres
Space saver factory spare wheel included
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Original OZ split rims included in the sale (require refurbishment)
Interior in half-hide blue and cream leather with walnut trim presents well
Interior shows light wear to high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster but not unsightly
All instruments reported to be in working order
Fitted with Pioneer CD/Radio
Blue fabric roof in good order with removable top
Garage kept and used exclusively as a dry weather car throughout current ownership
Vendor states that a significant amount of money has been spent over the years
Extensive history file shown in photos with details of expenditure using HHC
No advisories on MOT

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