With a direct lineage to the earlier Griffith, the Chimaera went on to become TVR’s best-selling model. Production began in 1991 and continued through to 2003 and approximately 6,000 Chimaeras were built in total.
Infamously, Peter Wheeler’s beloved German Pointer, Ned, is often credited for assisting with the design of the Chimaera. As Peter Wheeler was quoted at the time: “Yeah, he was charging about as usual and took a bite out of the polystyrene model of the Chimaera we had on the table.”
Allegedly, instead of being sent to the doghouse this creative input was subsequently incorporated into the design of the indicator recesses.
This example is a Chimaera 400, with no modifications at all – not that you need them on a 150mph sports car. But its real selling points are its mileage – under 42,000 from new – and the vast amount of work carried out by the vendor to bring it to its current condition, including new outriggers, a brand-new hood, a full respray and a new walnut dash. He’s spent thousands – and it shows. 2vmnEIwT6CFzX4rq6jWJKaIJKQ0aAykN5ZYcOYgl.jpg805.13 KB
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
First registered on August 1, 1994, by Henley Heritage TVR of Henley-on-Thames - one of the very first ‘M’ registration cars
Full UK V5C
Original TVR wallet with service books and associated documents
Service book stamped to 36,887 miles
MOT June 2023, passed with no advisories
Refurbished this year by owner, a long-term TVR and performance car enthusiast
Brand new alarm system and Thatcham Category 1 Clifford immobiliser
Vendor has photos of recent chassis work, paint prep and respray
The Chimaera was TVR’s best-seller for a reason – it’s a fantastic car with a huge amount of character, terrific performance and incredible handling. This one is wonderful – a really well-presented and delightful car in lovely order throughout, and with a low mileage to back up its superb overall condition.
If you’re in the market for a Chimaera to enjoy and keep in tip-top condition, it wants for nothing and is a collector-quality example in marvellous condition throughout.
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