2000 TVR Chimaera

2000(X) TVR Chimaera 450

Last of the MK2 Chimaera, late 2000 registered.

Mileage – 62, 500

5 Former Keepers

MOT Due 23/ 05/ 24 - Check previous MOT history, I keep this car in tip top condition, it flies through MOTs without advisories.

Stunning ‘Crystal Topaz’ with full two tone blue leather trim.

Full Leven Switchgear.

Bespoke TVR laser cut steel pedals, uprated from the original Ford items.

Rare and desirable 'Estoril' staggered fitment alloy wheels, recently refurbished.

Registered: 30/ 09/ 2000 Sold by HR Owen.

Service Records

⁃ 06/ 12/ 00 – HR Owen, Mileage 965
• 08/ 10/ 01 – HR Owen, Mileage 5, 358
• 02/ 06/ 03 – TVR Engineering, Bristol Avenue. Mileage 10, 444
• 03/ 11/ 03 – TVR HL Gorner Ltd. Mileage 16, 150
• 10/ 05/ 04 – Christopher Neil Ltd. Mileage 21, 524
• 17/ 08/ 04 – Christopher Neil Ltd. Mileage 26, 984
• 12/ 05/ 05 – Christopher Neil Ltd. Mileage 32, 587
• 14/ 02/ 06 – TVR HL Gorner Ltd. Mileage 37, 796
• 06/ 07/ 06 – Fernhurst Motor Co. Mileage 42, 057
• 25/ 10/ 10 – Fernhurst Motor Co. Mileage Missing approx. 46, 000
• 15/ 05/ 12 – Torque RVT. Mileage 50, 043
• 10/ 04/ 13 – No Stamp but there is an invoice present. Mileage 52, 750
• 18/ 04/ 14 – No Stamp but invoice present Mileage 54, 640
• 22/ 03/ 15 – Fernhurst Motor Co. Mileage 55, 181
• 24/ 03/ 16 – Fernhurst Motor Co. Mileage 57, 035
• 31/ 03/ 17 – Str8six. Mileage 57, 979
• 25/ 04/ 19 – TVR Independent – Mileage 60, 921
• 19/ 03/ 20 – Kent & Sons. Mileage 61, 250
• 10/ 02/ 24 – Self Serviced Oil and Filter Change using proper recommended 10w60 Fully Synthetic Ester Oil. Mileage 62, 580

New Parts and Work Carried Out

2019
• Fully Refurbished Steering Rack

2021
• Full 4 Wheel Laser Alignment

2022

• New Mintex Pads and Pagid Grooved Discs All Round

• Pre Cat-Removal And Sleeved Silencer (Retains MOT Emission test compliance and sounds Awesome, just as A TVR should!)

• Strip and Tidy Up All Suspension Components and underside of vehicle. All surface rust stripped back and rust prevention treatment applied.

• Alternator replaced for new unit of correct rating.

• Cam Covers Stripped and Refurbished in Wrinkle Grey, with New TVR Plaques And New Rocker Cover Gaskets

• New ACT Full Smooth Bore Intake and New Genuine Air Filter

• META Systems Latest Bluetooth Alarm System Fitted by The Well Renowned Carl Baker, complete with Remove Boot Release (essential!) - Car now has Zero Battery Drain Issues. 2 sets of keys.

• New Spark Plugs and Correct Resistor Type HT Leads (Car now does not 'shunt' at all at low engine speeds which is a very common issue)

• New Ignition Coil and Checked / Adjusted Ignition Timing to spec

• Window Rubbers Replaced and Windows Adjusted / Aligned

• Genuine TVR Estoril Alloy Wheels X 4 (Correct Staggered Fitment 16" Rear and 15" Front). Mint Condition. Tyres Are Bridgestone Potenza RE002.

• Full Coolant Flush and Refill with New correct spec Antifreeze

• Vehicle Speed Sensor Replaced for New Genuine Item and Speedo Control Unit Replaced with Reconditioned Item

• Heater Matrix Resistor Control Box Replaced with New Item.

• There were a number of stone chips on the front end of the vehicle which let it down, so I had the front end resprayed (bonnet wings and bumper) by one of the few TVR specialist body shops left in the country! The colour match is spot on and looks fantastic.

• A Full Health check consisting of a comprehensive Mechanical and Structural assessment carried out by the well renowned Dan at Taylor TVR.

• A Full Clean Bill of Health was Issued and Dan Commented on how strong and responsive the engine is compared the many other 450's he'd driven.

• A visual inspection of the Camshaft Showed very little wear and of absolutely no concern. This is backed up by the comments Dan made about the engine performance on a test drive

• Dan checked the Outriggers and other common areas of corrosion thoroughly with a Borescope and reported that this car is 'solid' and a 'good one' and 'nothing to worry about for years' It is structurally sound throughout with no areas of concern.

I have owned the car for just over 3 years and in that time, I have done lots of work to get the car into tip top shape (I am a competent home mechanic and Mechanical Engineer by trade). I'm a bit of a perfectionist!

It’s been dry stored throughout my ownership and I’ve only used it when the roads are dry. Not used during the winter either when the salt is on the roads!

I have stacks of Invoices with thousands spent and all the common and regular issues addressed. This TVR runs spot on and has zero known issues

Please get in touch if you have any further questions

Thanks

Joe