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1998 TVR Chimaera 450 – 33, 750 Miles – £24K Recent Overhaul – Exceptional Example Offered by Lowe Classics Lowe Classics is proud to present this outstanding TVR Chimaera 450, a rare and highly sought-after British sports car that delivers raw performance, character, and style in equal measure. This particular example has covered only 33, 750 miles and has recently undergone a comprehensive overhaul totalling £24, 000, covering mechanical, cosmetic, and preventative work. The result is a car that drives, looks, and feels absolutely first class – a standout example in every respect. Superb mechanical condition, strong and responsive engine Beautiful presentation inside and out – ready to be enjoyed 07/ 11/ 2010 - Halo Cars - purchased on 26, 509 miles. 28/ 02/ 2011 - Forza West - Upgrade PAS piping, cooling pipes, pre-cats removed. 07/ 01/ 2012 - Dulford Automotive - Body off restoration. Chassis stripped and re-powder coated, strengthening plates added where seats are attached. Chassis was in very good condition and didn't need any rewelding of the outriggers. The owner of Dulford unfortunately fell ill when the car was being rebuilt and the business ceased trading. We had the car and several boxes of new parts recovered to Neil Garner. 11/ 06/ 2012 - Neil Garner Performance Engineering - Relocated fusebox to behind passenger seat, rebuilt gearbox, fitted lightweight battery. A second set of Nitron shocks was purchased and fitted as the first set was lost in transit from Dulford. 23/ 11/ 2012 - Central TVR (Stourbridge) - complete respray and custom interior retrim. New roof and windscreen. The original interior was all tan. Parts list: Engine ACT TI022B Carbon Fibre Superflare trumpets and thermal gasket set ACT TI008A Chimaera induction hose kit ACT HBK01 RV8 breather Silicone hose kit ACT HK004A TVR Chimaera Serpentine Silicone hose kit Pipercross filter MGN 8013 8mm Magnecor leads SH CC-HINGE bonnet hinge pair SH ETC1 Swirl tank plug and cover SH MSP1 Rover V8 magnetic sump plug ACT MS04 Stainless steel Y piece - original y piece is fitted ACT MS40 ARP bolts, Metallic gaskets, Nordlock washers ACT ACTH029 Stainless steel swan neck pipe New Inlet Manifold gasket NGKB7ECS Spark plugs New spark plug extenders New Throttle cable with thicker inner cable New engine mounts Extended heat shield section New otter switch New thermostat inc. gasket New rubber fuel hose New Carbon Can Mounting Bracket New Oil Breather Rocker covers powdercoated blue Pre-cats removed from manifolds. Original cat is still in the 'dustbin' Y piece section Cooling Radtec Aluminium Radiator New Radiator mounting bushes All hose clamps replaced with HI-GRIP stainless Electrical New Powerlite 318 starter motor New Bosch fuel pump New Bosch ignition coil All new fuses inc. main fuse (glow type in fuse board) New door locking and opening Solenoids New Ignition amplifier module New wiper park switch Suspension SH CGSUS-BK complete suspension bolt kit SH front and rear Powerflex polybush bundled deal 2 SH GRARB rear ARB drop link pair SH GFARB front ARB drop link pair Nitron NTR R1 1 way damper set Suplex springs (375f, 325r) Brakes/ Clutch/ Steering New copper brake lines Goodridge braided brake line kit (front and rear) New 5 litre clutch kit New handbrake cable JonnyZ Aeroquip power steering hose set New steering rack gaiters All new wheel bearings All new ball joints and track rod ends Gearbox: Stripped, inspected, cleaned and re-shimmed New seals fitted (11/ 06/ 2012) Chassis: Shot basted, zinc sprayed and powered coated white Dinitrol inserted into outer chassis tubes seat support brackets welded onto chassis Chassis front guard plates fitted Outriggers painted with POR15 WhiteCote New gearbox, diff and exhaust mounts Willow Sports Cars WS105 Heat shield for upper wishbones This is not even the full list! Please get in touch for what could be the best TVR On the market.
