Highlights
- Advisory-free MOT valid until 22nd April 2025
- Superbly presented and in smart condition for its age
- Complete with a well-stamped service book and a collection of spares
The Appeal
With more than 6,000 sold between 1992 and 2003, the Chimaera became TVR’s best-selling model - which is no mean feat when it’s reported Peter Wheeler’s dog, Ned, was partly responsible for its design after attacking a polystyrene model of the car during development!
While we feel we must highlight Ned’s contribution, it's probably more likely the Chimaera owes its success to how it added a dimension of usability to TVR’s trademark lairy performance. Hitherto, TVRs the sort of car you adored but couldn’t justify, but the Chimaera changed all that. It was comfortable, had a big boot, and a (relatively) straightforward convertible roof prompting some owners to use their Chimaeras as daily transport.
This 1999 example has clearly been well maintained and comes with an advisory-free MOT valid until 22nd April 2025. Its well-stamped service book is a reassuring sight and the car presents beautifully throughout, especially when you consider it’s now 25 years old.
With summer fast approaching, what a brilliant car this would be to have in your arsenal.
The History and Paperwork
- 28,497 miles indicated - the car underwent a documented odometer change in 2020
- V5C present
- Seven former registered keepers
- UK-supplied in righthand drive
- Numerous stamps in the service book
- Recently serviced by the vendor’s workshops in readiness for sale (recorded in service book)
- Meta car alarm system paperwork present
- Original keys and fobs present
- Comes with private registration
The Condition
- Clean and nicely presented throughout
- The tubular steel chassis appears in fine shape with no obvious signs of excessive corrosion
- Straight and smart bodywork with no obvious signs of accident damage
- The paint presents really well, and has just a few small blemishes such as the odd stone chip to the nose
- The roof looks to be in great shape and the vendor demonstrates that the Targa section unfastens correctly
- The soft rear window appears free from excessive fogging and shows no obvious damage
- No notable blemishes to the alloy wheels
- High-quality Avon tyres fitted
- Handsome original interior with smart cream leather and red leather
- The red carpeting appears in lovely condition
- We’re not informed of any apparent faults with the cabin electrics and controls
- Fitted with an attractive wood-rimmed sports steering wheel
- Mutant DIN stereo fitted
- Smart veneers
The Mechanics
- 3,952 cc Rover V8
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Very smart engine compartment
- No advisories recorded during the last MOT test
- We’re not informed of any apparent mechanical issues
BEFORE YOU BUY
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