Highlights
- Only 49,385 miles from new
- Comprehensive TVR service history up to 42,446 miles
- In current ownership for over 18 years
- Chassis outriggers replaced 5 years ago
- Factory standard car in rare Masala metallic
- Factory fitted power steering
The Appeal
The Chimaera was TVR’s nod to sensible. But, of course, not too sensible. It was designed as a more comfortable, spacious GT with a decent sized boot, but one possessed of all the unfussy joy of the firm’s other models.
Good Chimaeras then, make great classic cars because they are ideal for road trips, weekend getaways and evening blasts.
And this Masala metallic example definitely is a good one. It is a very low mileage car that has been in the hands of the current keeper for 21 years. Factory standard with 250bhp through the rear wheels, it was supplied by TVR with rare power steering. It has always been maintained by TVR specialists and received a body-off chassis refurbishment five years ago.
As you might expect from all that attention, the car is in very good condition. Carefully curated, low mileage Chimaeras are worth seeking out because they are amongst the best of British sports cars. This one, therefore, deserves consideration.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th April 1995
- Three registered keepers from new
- Current keeper is vendor’s wife who acquired car on 8th February 2003
- Full TVR service history up to 42,446 miles
- Last MOT mileage was 49,385 and certificate expires on 6th June 2024
- There was one minor advisory on the last test reflecting a common TVR issue
- Vendor reports that the car has always been garaged nd covered when not in use
- Little used in last 10 years which is supported by MOT history
- Purchased from David Gerald TVR dealers in 2003
- Original TVR service manual and hand book included
- Receipts for parts or work carried out over the years included
- Copy of Steve Heath's TVR manual included
- Chassis outriggers replaced five years ago during body off work
The Condition
- Very rare stand-out Masala metallic paintwork
- This is a Porsche colour
- Overall good condition with a few minor marks
- Small graze on the front bumper, left side
- A couple of paint chips on the wing mirrors
- Marks on the side from the car cover
- Body was removed from the chassis and the chassis outriggers replaced 5 years ago
- Well kept interior with only minor issues to note
- Carpet on the floor needs replacing
- Leather interior in good condition with no rips or tears
- Dashboard replaced with a machine turned item a year ago
- Door cards are in good condition
- Black fabric ‘Surrey’ style roof in good condition with clear window panels
- Five spoke factory alloys are well preserved and fitted with Maxxis tyres
- Pioneer speakers
The Mechanics
- TVR tuned 4litre ‘Rover’ V8 engine delivering 250bhp
- Standard and unmodified car
- Factory fitted with rare power steering
- 5spd manual gearbox
- Light surface rust on the chassis crossmember in the engine bay
- Small oil leak from one of the rocker cover corners
- New alternator fitted
- Engine runs well with no smoke, starts and idles well
- Gear box changes well with no problems
- Rear axle is quiet and has no problems
- New exhaust mounts, exhaust manifold fasteners, and fuel pump fitted 5 years ago
- Drives well with impressive power and good handling
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