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Highlights

Popular colour scheme of blue over cream
New blue mohair hood
Chassis outriggers were recently replaced
Recent full respray
Low mileage of under 44,000
Long MOT to July 2025 with no advisories
New Battery and fluid change
Recent once over by TVR specialist

The Appeal

Sensible is not a word usually associated with TVR, for which we can be heartily thankful. But with the Chimaera, the firm did manage to blend its renowned individuality with something a little more civilised. The result - an effortless sports car in the traditional of long distance British two seaters like the Austin Healey 3000.

Rust-resistance fibreglass bodywork, rumbly V8s, a plethora of wood and leather and a clever ‘Surrey Top’ type convertible roof make these cars excellent classic purchases. Here is a very good example, a low mileage car finished in the popular blue metallic over cream leather colour combination.

TVR offered various engine options for the Chimaera. This one is the 4litre ‘HC’ with the High Compression version of the trusty Rover motor. This version was factory rated at 280bhp, a healthy 40bhp hike over the standard 4litre model.

It has clearly been looked after, the low mileage verified by MOTs and history file and recent work including a new mohair hood, full respray and all-important work to the chassis outriggers. To underline the point there is a long, advisory-free MOT to July 2025. Ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on August 1, 1994
Supplied by Henley Heritage TVR of Henley-on-Thames
Full UK V5C in current keeper’s name
Seven registered keepers
Original TVR wallet with service books and associated documents
Stamped service book showing run of stamps from TVR specialists
MOT to 18th July 2025 with no advisories
Refurbished in 2023 by long-term TVR and performance car enthusiast
Brand new alarm system and Thatcham Category 1 Clifford immobiliser in 2023
Full respray recently completed
Chassis outriggers replaced recently
New blue mohair hood
Photographs of recent chassis work, paint preparation and respray

The Condition

Hand-stitched cream and blue interior
Full leather interior showing few signs of wear
Brand new walnut dashboard fitted at a cost of £500
Two-tone blue and cream dashboard
Newly retrimmed centre console
Alloy details to cabin showing few scuffs and marks
Six-dial dash and billeted alloy gear knob amongst the interior features
Modern Pioneer stereo with USB interface and Bluetooth, costing over £500
Stainless steel ‘Chimaera’ kick plates
Three-spoke Momo sports steering wheel
Stunning Avus Blue paintwork in very good condition following repaint in 2023
Matching brand-new blue mohair hood recently fitted at a cost of over £2,000
No cloudiness or damage to brand new rear screen
All original badges and trim in good order
Factory five-spoke alloys with original centre caps
Alloys recently refurbished and presented in perfect order
Colour-coded blue brake callipers
One very small paint run to note on bonnet
Very slight delamination to windscreen lower corner
Brand new outriggers professionally fitted recently
Chassis appears to be otherwise in superb structural order with only surface imperfections
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

4.0-litre V8 with ‘HC’ High Compression specification
Rated at 280bhp according to the factory
Five-speed manual transmission
Described by the vendor as being in great mechanical order with no known issues
Original jack and tools
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT

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