Looking to buy a Chim

[EddyP]

Evening all

I'm thinking of getting a Chimera, but after some advice.

There seems to be a lot of Cat Cs about, mostly from the same people on eBay/PH, already with the repairs done and "just" need paint to finish off, has anyone looked at one? are they OK or badly repaired? Do you think it'll affect future values?

I had a look for one briefly last year and where one was worth 7K last year it seems to be 9K this year for something similar.
Where's the best place to look apart from eBay/PH? There doesn't appear to be anything for sale on the TVR car club site.

I'm not too bothered if it needs work and outriggers sorting, I can easily do all that myself. So if anyone knows of anything please let me know.

Thanks for any help

[EddyP]

Thanks for the replies guys some interesting thoughts.

I'm happy to do any mechanical/FG repairs needed, and don't mind paying for a respire, I know a decent body place, but there's no point buying a 6K car spending 4K fixing it/spraying it and then because it being Cat D/C it still being only worth 8 or 9K.
I'd happily take something on that wasn't recorded but the history will ruin it, think I'll keep looking for a non-damaged car.

Just need to keep reading up and understand all the differences so I know which year is best to go for etc..

Thanks

[EddyP]

I'm near Coventry so probably between both areas.....

Would be to good to know where the meet is and I'll pop along

[EddyP]

Evening guys,

Thanks for the replies, funnily enough I've had 3 emails just from this thread now, none quite what I'm after though.

Jas - I'll try to get down to that and say hello, might even bring down my current toy if the weather is OK.

paramount1443 said:

Hi Eddy,
Have you found a TVR yet ?

I`m thinking of selling my 1998 4Lt Chrimaera. 37500 miles had 3 owners, full service history, totally refurbished last year.
Looking for £9500 fixed price no offers.
If interested send me your email address & I`ll forward details & photos

Sounds interesting, I'll PM you an email address.

[EddyP]

paramount1443 said:

Hi Eddy,
Have you found a TVR yet ?

I`m thinking of selling my 1998 4Lt Chrimaera. 37500 miles had 3 owners, full service history, totally refurbished last year.
Looking for £9500 fixed price no offers.
If interested send me your email address & I`ll forward details & photos

Did you get the PM?


Still looking if anyone has anything interesting to tell me about Preferably in Olympic blue or yellow please

[EddyP]

Thanks Jas, good to meet you too.

Will try to get her washed this week and then get some pics up.