Highlights
- An immaculate example that’s impeccably presented inside, out and under the bonnet
- Fitted with a new chassis in 2008 and carefully stored in a dehumidified garage by the vendor
- Previously repainted, retrimmed and equipped with a new roof
- Sympathetically upgraded in present ownership to ensure this is a well sorted and usable example
- Just 57,978 miles
The Appeal
Buying a TVR is something you do with your heart rather than your head and they’re all the better for it… These characterful British muscle cars are loved by petrolheads for their analogue feel, incredible performance and striking styling - all of which the Chimaera has by the bucketload.
This highly specced TVR is utterly immaculate and has been subject to a great deal of work in recent years. Repainted, retrimmed and re-chassied by the previous owner, this TVR is in excellent condition and it benefits from some subtle upgrades during present ownership. The 5.0-litre engine is said to be running impeccably and the car reportedly drives exactly as it should. It’s accompanied by a substantial history file and has been cosseted in a dehumidified garage by the vendor.
If you’re looking for a supreme example, then don’t miss this fine Chimaera.
The History and Paperwork
- MOT valid until June 2024
- 57,978 miles
- Accompanied by a substantial history file
- Numerous invoices for parts and servicing
- V5C present
- A summary of the TVR’s history is included which details the service and repair intervals
- The vendor stores the car in a dehumidified garage
- £56,853 of documented expenditure
- Two sets of keys
The Interior
- Retrimmed in 2010
- Immensely smart cream leather upholstery
- Striking purple carpeting, trimming and stitching
- The heated seats exhibit barely any wear at all and neither do the door cards, leather covered centre console nor the carpeting
- Full leather door cards in fantasic order
- Highly figured dashboard veneers in great condition
- All the cabin electrics and instrumentation reportedly work well
- The brushed aluminium all looks incredibly smart
- Little wear to any of the controls
- Fitted with a DIN Sony Bluetooth stereo and new speakers in 2022
- Well presented boot space with covered spare wheel
The Exterior
- Metallic Mauve paintwork, refinished in 2016
- No damage evident to the bodywork
- We’re informed of just three superficial scratches to the paint
- No apparent kerbing to the seven-spoke alloy wheels
- New windscreen and folding roof fitted during previous ownership
- The glass and light lenses present really well
- Smart roof which operates correct;ly and has a clear rear window
- Discreet LED lights added in 2022 to the grille
- The vendor reports that the underside is clean and in great shape
The Mechanics
- 5.0-litre V8 engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Upgraded windscreen wiper motor
- Recent new Odyssey battery
- Recent repairs to the air conditioning system
- New fans and motors fitted where necessary
- Refurbished steering rack
- Anti roll bar links replaced front and rear
- Detailed engine bay with polished alloy casings
- Equipped with purple hoses to complement the interior
- The vendor informs us that the engine runs without fault and the car performs very strongly
Summary
For those seeking a fantastic TVR Chimaera that’s in great order both mechanically and cosmetically, be sure not to miss this cosseted 1998 example.
Benefitting from copious expenditure and a great deal of work over the years, this car does not look its age and is sure to offer open-top thrills for many years to come.
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