Highlights

Very desirable, and notably rare high-compression model, with power steering
Runs and drives brilliantly, with advisory-free MOT to enjoy
Showcases an incredibly tidy interior, reflecting plenty of care
Presents a truly fantastic weekend toy, or quirky collection piece

The Appeal

Produced between 1992 and 2003, the Chimaera followed closely in the Griffith’s footsteps,

albeit with a greater focus on ride comfort, and cabin space. As a result, the Chimeara manages to offer the iconic TVR flair and performance adored by enthusiasts, with a far more enjoyable tourer experience than its brethren. There’s plenty of power to enjoy, along with a superb V8 soundtrack, a delightfully comfortable interior, and a simply beautiful design.

This particular example has the added benefit of featuring the high-compression 4L V8, along with the scarcely seen power steering option. Further to this example’s credit, the vehicle performs absolutely brilliantly, benefiting from a rather low mileage figure, and caring ownership. There’s also plenty of advisory-free MOT left to enjoy, ensuring plenty more enjoyable miles ahead for the lucky new keeper.

The History and Paperwork

Offered with a rather low mileage figure, near 60k
Owned by the current keeper since 2022
Boasts advisory-free MOT until the 15th of June 2024
Regularly serviced, and well cared for
Includes a selection of previous MOT certificates, invoices for recent repairs, the owner’s handbook, and the current V5C document

The Interior

Features brilliantly preserved original leather upholstery, with aluminium switchgear, and carbon fibre dash details
Equipped with a Nardi Personal three-spoke steering wheel
Fitted with a single DIN Alpine head unit, with Pioneer speakers
Offers an incredibly impressive condition throughout, reflecting plenty of care, with very few signs of age to show

The Exterior

Iconic TVR styling, packed with character
Showcases the original silver paintwork, offered in great overall condition, with the expected light signs of age, and pictured surface paintwork damage to show
Equipped with the original 15” five-spoke alloy wheels, all of which are in excellent condition, with tyre tread left to enjoy
Watertight, and very well-preserved carbon, soft-top roof
Offered in great overall condition for the age of the vehicle, despite the aforementioned paintwork defects

The Mechanics

Powered by the desirable high-compression 4L V8, and equipped with power steering
Starts right away, and performs brilliantly, with a stuck odometer being the only known fault to mention
Produces a truly fantastic soundtrack throughout the rev range
Reportedly offers excellent underside health, with no previous repairs or rot to show
Benefits from key maintenance, including;
A new master, and slave cylinder in 2016
New anti-roll bar bushes, and a new lambda sensor in 2017
Comes ready to enjoy, with advisory-free MOT until the 15th of June 2024

Summary

The Chimeara is easily one of the more desirable TVRs money can buy, known for its fantastically characterful performance, iconic styling, and comfortable touring abilities. In addition to boasting the more desirable high-compression V8 under the bonnet, this particular example also benefits from a low mileage figure, a brilliantly preserved interior, and excellent mechanical health.

With plenty of advisory-free MOT left for the lucky new keeper to enjoy, this 1995 TVR Chimaera is certainly more than ready to impress.

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