1994 TVR Chimaera 400HC
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Highlights
- Factory standard 280bhp HC car
- Popular colour scheme of blue over cream
- New blue mohair hood
- Chassis outriggers were recently replaced
- Recent full respray
- Low mileage of under 43,000
- Long MOT to July 2025 with no advisories
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
- 42,585 miles showing on MOT test and now on 42,796 miles
- 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
- Regularly maintained to 36,667 miles by TVR specialists
- No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1994
- Make TVR
- Model Chimaera
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 42,796 Miles
- Engine size 3998
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Christchurch
- Location Dorset
- Country United Kingdom
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