Description
New MOT due in Feb 2024 and ready to use. Open to sensible offers based on condition & documented history of this car.
Power assisted steering, rare heated seats and outriggers replaced at 41k miles
Last serviced in May 2022 by Richard Kitchen (Southways Automotive & Essential Buyer’s Guide Book) with Classics Oils Heritage 20w50 plus the usual fluid changes & checks.
No oil leaks to ground (slight dampness!), fed with Esso Supreme 99+ failing that Shell then BP and will return low MPG figures. There is no shunting and easy to cruise at low revs (5th gear at 30 mph).
Soft top in good condition with all stitching in good order with no cracks, tears or discolouration. Comes with original soft top cover.
No personal modification to the original car except enhanced parts (see photo for list)
Well documented history with two A4 files of receipts, Steve Heath Blue book, original service book and two sets of keys including immobiliser.
1996 Chimaera is a 4 litre Rover V8 & BorgWarner T5 gearbox with 66, 316 miles (22 Feb 23) and driven sparingly during the spring/ summer season only.
Clean MOT with minor advisories in '23 & '06, 2 failures in '12 (leaking shocks) and '08 (headlamp too high) otherwise maintained to a very high standard.
MOT tested every year and covered 2k miles annually with long term ownership of 10yrs, 12yrs through friends and new.
No impact on bodywork apart from age-related chips with touch up. Paintwork in good condition with Bilt Hamber cleaning/ wax products and Gtechniq interior products.
Tyres are in great condition all round and unused spacessaver inside the boot.
In the car port (sorn) since December 2022 with AccuMate trickle charger and chassis photo taken on 22 February 2023 during MOT test (66, 316 miles).
It is now being offered to another enthusiast to enjoy an original naturally aspirated V8 roar. Unfortunate sudden sale following the recent purchase of a rare straight-six roadster with 14 yrs of ownership.
