so who's the youngest chimaera owner on here?

[N7GTX]

QBee said:

Can't compete.

So who was the oldest when they got their first TVR? I was 58 (but am still going on 19)

Bl##dy ageist thread this is. I was a teeny weeny bit older than you QBee when I got my Cerb first - 61 years young.

Right, off to B&Q to get a job

[fausTVR]

I was 44 when I picked up my first (and only) TVR Chimaera six years ago now. I should have done it years before. It was done practically on a whim.

Those side shot photos on the Fernies' website had me in their clutches, there was no use resisting. With Ivan Gelical (thankyou Viz comics) type swirling in my eyeballs and the lucre burning holes in my bank account, I called them up after work on the Friday. Would they please line up these three examples for me and I would make the journey around the delightful M25 in the morning with my trusty old XJR for a part ex.

The only doubt in my mind after a tour was which one, a yellow griff nearly swayed me from the other side of the showroom as well, but the colour was just too much for me. It's interior was amazing in black with the body coloured dials and stitching. £25k in 2010, must have been a good one.

[AceOfHearts]

I got my Chim when I was 19. 27 now and still got it

[Nookster]

Bought a TVR Tasmin 200 fhc aged 17. Kept that car for a few years, also had and s1 when in early 20's. The most recent was a 350 wedge I sold 5 years ago (aged 30). Had to sell it to buy a house. I sold it to a Guy in Spain. He bought it off a couple of pictures and a description and I sent it out to him! I've just about got the funds together for a cheap Chimaera. Currently looking for something around 7-9000 . I really miss not having a TVR!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Nookster said:

Bought a TVR Tasmin 200 fhc aged 17. Kept that car for a few years, also had and s1 when in early 20's. The most recent was a 350 wedge I sold 5 years ago (aged 30). Had to sell it to buy a house. I sold it to a Guy in Spain. He bought it off a couple of pictures and a description and I sent it out to him! I've just about got the funds together for a cheap Chimaera. Currently looking for something around 7-9000 . I really miss not having a TVR!

6 posts in 188 months!! Top lurking

[maxclark91]

Got my tuscan at 23, now 24 and I've done a full chassis strip and rebuild with red powder coating.

[Johnny 89]

I got mine at 23... 3 years ago

[LewG]

Bought mine at 21, currently 22

[V8Mad]

Bought mine at 25, now 27 Good to see these cars appealing to people of all ages. Can see more young buyers buying into the brand for a few years yet.

Edited by V8Mad on Monday 4th July 19:36

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

So...anybody younger than their car?

[ClassiChimi]

I'm feeling really old.

[Englishman]

Bought my first TVR in 1980 (Taimar), always had one or more since, but never a chim

Edited by Englishman on Monday 4th July 20:33

[Twistygit]

Got mine at 40 but loved them from being a wee boy (probably the same for most) (used to pester a friends neighbor when he was polishing his wedge) but I never for one minute thought I would have one, and still can't believe it when I open the garage. (And love it when some young lad pesters me when tinkering

[chris547]

I got my 430 Chimaera when I was 54 and have still got it 13 years later. Sadly I think its time to sell as it's getting difficult getting in and out now. Anyone want a 1993 430 in unrestored original condition...well almost... well it's still reliable and looks OK

[pk500]

My lad is 19 and got a 350i he didn't want a chim it wasn't noisy enough lol

[fausTVR]

chris547 said:

I got my 430 Chimaera when I was 54 and have still got it 13 years later. Sadly I think its time to sell as it's getting difficult getting in and out now. Anyone want a 1993 430 in unrestored original condition...well almost... well it's still reliable and looks OK

Hi Chris, got any pics out of curiosity?

[chris547]

fausTVR said:

chris547 said:

I got my 430 Chimaera when I was 54 and have still got it 13 years later. Sadly I think its time to sell as it's getting difficult getting in and out now. Anyone want a 1993 430 in unrestored original condition...well almost... well it's still reliable and looks OK

Hi Chris, got any pics out of curiosity?

Yes somewhere on my computer however I'll take some new ones. It's getting it's annual touch up underneath on the metalwork, a new clutch, new discs and pads, battery and alternator and an MOT so might be a week before it's back at ground level. All the normal fun of owning a TVR however at least it's quite a buzz for the buck unlike most cars!

[GriffLee]

Griffith 500 at 29. Old compared to some on here!

[Phil5343]

I got my first Chim two years ago aged 27, a 1996 4.0 in Etna black pearl with Tuscan lights. Sold it to put a deposit on our wedding and sort some house stuff.

Always said I'd have another after the wedding was sorted.

So I just bought one (I'll start a separate thread soon) It's a 1994 4.0 in a lovely red colour, only 55'000 miles too.

[ClassiChimi]

Phil5343 said:

I got my first Chim two years ago aged 27, a 1996 4.0 in Etna black pearl with Tuscan lights. Sold it to put a deposit on our wedding and sort some house stuff.

Always said I'd have another after the wedding was sorted.

So I just bought one (I'll start a separate thread soon) It's a 1994 4.0 in a lovely red colour, only 55'000 miles too.

Cool

I always enjoy these newbie threads, I've had my car about 5 years and I still feel like a newbie and new owners constantly remind me of the day I got mine, it still seems like yesterday in many ways and what a day it is when you collect a new Tvr or the one that you've really wanted for awhile.
Congratulations and I'll look forward to your thread