1998 450 Chimaera
69, 500 miles
• Power steering
• Paradise Purple with beautiful cream and dark purple interior
• Extensive service history including photos from the car being assembled at the factory.
• Racing Developments uprated alloy radiator
• JP stainless sports exhaust
New outriggers complete with additional strengthening for the rear seat fixings, brand new Gaz Mono suspension all round and 4 wheel align along with a 12 k service – all done by Mat Smith (December 2023).
Other recent maintenance by Mat Smith including wishbone bushes, manifold gaskets, steering UJ and some other minor bits plus the fitting of a JP Sports Exhaust System (not cherry bomb) which enhances the tone of the Rv8 with no harsh rasp.
Given all the above, it drives beautifully and with the 450 engine it is very quick with masses of torque and flexibility.
Mine for the last 3 years (I have had TVR’s since 2006) and this is without doubt the best that I have owned.
I have undertaken a steady programme of refurbishment since I bought it and only selling now as I just don’t get to use it enough and it deserves to be driven.
Service History as follows:
01/ 10/ 98 – Henley TVR – Handover
08/ 10/ 98 – Henley TVR – 1, 000 mile service
18/ 5/ 99 - Henley TVR – 6, 740 miles
11/ 01/ 2000 – Henley TVR – 11, 787 miles
11/ 07/ 2000 – Mole Valley TVR – 17, 715 miles
22/ 06/ 2001 – Tower View – 22, 147 miles
11/ 06/ 2002 – Tower View – 27, 403 miles
18/ 06/ 2003 – Tower View – 32, 892 miles
14/ 06/ 2004 – Tower View – 39, 379 miles
09/ 03/ 2005 – Tower View – new clutch – 43, 882 miles
14/ 06/ 2005 – Tower View – 45, 855 miles
24/ 05/ 2006 – Techniques – 52, 803 miles
19/ 07/ 07 – Prestige Performance – 55, 408 miles
16/ 07/ 08 – Prestige Performance – 57, 423 miles
The car was then maintained by the enthusiast owner (or his local garage) for the next 10 years / 7, 000 miles
16/ 08/ 2018 – RT Racing, Gold Service – 64, 337 miles
01/ 08/ 2020 – John Ashley TVR – 65, 317
30/ 01/ 2022 – Owner Oil change – 67, 715 miles
01/ 12/ 2023 – Mat Smith 12k service – 69, 377 miles
Other points to note:
• 4 x new Toyo Proxes
• 16” wheels on the front with 5mm spacers
• New HT leads, upgraded ignition coil and 8 x new Beru extenders
• ACT smooth induction elbow
• Power run with Joolz at Kits and Classics where it achieved 275Bhp with no drama
In summary, a beautiful Chimaera in a great colour with the desirable 450 engine – a straight, honest car that drives superbly and makes people smile everywhere it goes
Open to sensible offers from serious buyers only please
Sorry, this listing is no longer available
The safest way to buy a classic online
Buy through Car & Classic to get all these additional benefits at no extra cost:
If you buy with Car & Classic, you'll be asked to transfer payment into our secure account via bank transfer. Your funds won't be transferred to the seller until you've got the keys and you both confirm the vehicle handover has taken place.
Our secure payments are processed by MANGOPAY which means your funds are securely held in an account that's separate from Car & Classic to guarantee 100% payment protection.
When you buy through Car & Classic, we want you to be confident that the person you're dealing with is a genuine seller. Every seller goes through rigorous identity checks by submitting their ID and personal information before a transaction is completed.
Private Seller
Selling a similar TVR Chimaera?
Sell my classic
