Highlights
- Genuine 48,112 miles
- Restored in 2016
- Comprehensive history file
- Desirable specification
The Appeal
The Chimaera was the more practical TVR, offering a little more room, better practicality and a more comfortable ride. Of course, this being a TVR, there’s still plenty of power and drama readily on tap.
Presented in a smart red-over-grey colour scheme, this Chimaera is a handsome and collectible machine with a great history. Benefitting from a recent restoration, it looks to be in excellent condition inside and out.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in May 1993
- Comprehensive restoration in 2016, with complete photographic record
- Chassis and suspension refurbished as part of the restoration
- Current owner since Dec 2020
- 2x sets of keys
- MOT to December 2022
- Part independent specialist service history
- Extensive maintenance and history file, including invoices and past MOTs
- Garaged, regularly serviced and only used in the dry
- The car has covered just 6,000 miles in the last 10 years
The Interior
- Desirable deep red leather upholstery, with grey secondary leather – all in fine condition, with light signs of use and natural wear
- The vendor tells us the seats are firm and supportive, with no sag
- Grey carpeting throughout, with complementary red and cream overmats – all in excellent condition
- Wood veneer dashboard fascia presents well, with no evidence of significant wear or UV damage
- Pioneer radio/cassette system
- Driving controls and switchgear all present well, no damage or significant wear evident
- Electric windows
- Fire extinguisher and trickle charger installed in passenger footwell
- Generous boot with spacesaver spare wheel and toolkit
The Exterior
- Metallic silver paintwork has a deep shine and presents well – some minor blemishes and a few chips on the door mirrors
- Fibreglass bodywork looks in good order, with no evidence we could discern of damage
- Black fabric roof appears in excellent condition, showing no tears or UV damage
- Centre roof panel is removable to create a “targa”, or the roof can be dropped entirely as a full cabriolet
- Original 5-spoke 15” alloy wheels, all look to be in fine fettle with only very minor blemishes
- Recently fitted matching Toyo Proxes tyres, appear to have good tread
- Underside looks to be very clean and straight, with no sign of corrosion we could see
The Mechanics
- 4.3-litre Rover V8, serving up 280bhp / 305lb-ft to the rear wheels
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Independent unequal-length double wishbone suspension
- Good maintenance record, with last service in December 2021 at 47,981 miles
- Engine bay presents well, with no evidence we could see of oil leaks or overheating issues
- We’re assured by the vendor that the car drives and handles well, braking straight and true and accelerating strongly
- We are told there are no leaks, no untoward noises and no smoke when running
Summary
The Chimaera has long been the wise choice from TVRs range. Offering curvaceous styling, powerful drivetrains and a little more comfort and practicality, they make for a very usable grand tourer.
With this car presenting in such lovely condition, with a recent documented restoration and extensive history, it’s one of the few V8 sports cars you can buy with your heart and your head.
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