SOLD - 2003 - TVR CHIMAERA 4.5 MK 3 - "FINAL EDITION"

Sorry Now Sold!!

If you really want a Chimaera, rather than any other TVR model, do NOT let other priorities prevent you from coming to Str8six (Jct 6 of the M40) to see this car.

You have heard the expression “The First Person who sees this car will buy it !” This Magnificent Chimaera clearly fits that description – as frequently demonstrated !!..

This superb TVR has been maintained regardless of expense by every one of its owners. There is only one word to describe the condition of this Fabulous sports car - EXCEPTIONAL !!

This “Final EDITION” 4.5 Litre model is finished in Stunning Amazon Green (Dark Green/Blue) with a Nimbus Grey half hide interior. The carpets are pale Grey with grey binding and they complement the seats and dashboard colours perfectly.

The dashboard is walnut veneered and features White instrument faces. There is a full complement of aluminium cockpit componentry. The windscreen is a blue/green top tint version. The Roof is trimmed in Black Mohair.

The car has Power Assisted Steering, but is not fitted with Air Conditioning (very few Chimaeras were). ICE is provided by a Pioneer MOSFET 50W x 4 One Slot CD Head Unit, believed to be Original Equipment (good for provenance!).

This Chimaera 4.5 V8 is in amazingly beautiful condition - inside, outside and underneath. And many say that the 4.5 litre engine – developing 285 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 300 ft lbs of torque at 4,500 rpm - is the one to own. The 4.0 litre is “calmer” and the 5.0 litre - with 35 bhp more power - but only 20 ft lbs more torque - can be a bit more temperamental.

This particular Chimaera ticks all the boxes. It looks beautiful, sounds beautiful and drives beautifully. And it offers the classic, addictive V8 sound of a Griffith - whilst offering more boot space and a more compliant ride. Plus, it is still capable of 0-60 mph in 4.7 secs with a top speed of 160 mph (or so the TVR brochure claims!).

This low mileage Chimaera Mk 3, with its trademark, iconic and very handsome covered headlamps, was first registered on 21 Jan 2003. It has covered just under 25,000 miles in 20 years (an average of just 1,250 miles per year!).

However, there were years when the car was not driven at all - because the then owner was overseas ! And then, one of the subsequent owners – a TVR afficionado who is the MD of a Vauxhall Main dealer - kept PL52 USC warm, dry and on display in his showroom from Aug 2014 to Oct 2017.

He bought the car from Str8six and sold it back to us because his co-Director brother said their showroom was for Vauxhalls - not TVRs! His Chim came back to Str8six by transporter - with only 260 more miles on the clock - in Oct 2017.

Just 3 months later, the next owner P/Ex’d his mint Tuscan Mk 3 for PL52 USC. He put 8.700 miles on the clock over the next 4 years. But he is enormously careful not to spoil his TVRs. They are driven in the dry only. If caught out, they are washed off on top AND underneath, then dried off and garaged again on trickle charge.

So his Chimaera. (like his Tuscan) remained as exquisite eye candy for 7 years. He sold it back to Str8six in Feb 2021 to buy a Jaguar F-Type Convertible – (acknowledging that the boot was tiny compared to the Chim’s!).

PL52 USC’s most recent owner bought his new "Baby" only 4 weeks later - in March 2021. (As you can see, this Chim doesn’t hang about once it’s on the market!). He had planned to keep his TVR for a prolonged period. He did manage to enjoy nearly 6,500 miles in his Chimaera but then another Baby was reported to be arriving imminently!! We were asked if we would buy the car back. We did so without question as the car is still in EXEMPLARY condition !!

This particular Chimaera 4.5 Litre is an extremely desirable example of TVR’s classic British high performance sports tourer. And it will be supplied with Str8six's renowned “All the 12s “ delivery specification – i.e. 12,000 mile service, 12 mths RFL, and 12 mths/12,000 miles Full Wear and Tear, No Quibble Parts and Labour warranty, plus a 12 V battery trickle charger.

It will also be provided with 6 months Road Fund Licence.

The service record is as follows:

15 Jan 03 Delivery PDI The TVR Centre Barnet

28 Mar 03 1.083 mls 1K Svc The TVR Centre Barnet

25 Apr 06 4,402 mls 6K Svc Fernhurst Motor Co

27 APR 06 SOLD TO OWNER NO3 - CHICHESTER

08 May 07 6,514 mls 12K Svc Fernhurst Motor Co

20 Aug 11 7,188 mls 6K Svc Fernhurst Motor Co

08 SEP 11 SOLD TO OWNER No 4 - DONCASTER

29 Aug 13 8,813 mls 6K Svc Selby TVR

07 Jun 14 9,318 mls PDI/12K Str8six TVR

06 AUG 14 SOLD BY STR8SIX TO OWNER No 5 – DUMFRIES

DRY STORED – CAR SHOWROOM DISPLAY (Note Miles Below)

25 May 15 9,556 mls MOT James Haugh (Dumfries) Ltd

20 May 16 9,567 mls MOT James Haugh (Dumfries) Ltd

03 May 17 9,568 mls MOT James Haugh (Dumfries) Ltd

26 OCT 17 BOUGHT BACK BY STR8SIX

30 Nov 17 9,608 mls PDI/12K Str8six TVR

01 DEC 17 SOLD BY STR8SIX TO OWNER NO 6 – FRIMLEY

16 Nov 18 12,707 mls MOT Deep cut

17 Dec 18 13,011 mls 6K Svc Str8six TVR

16 Nov 19 16,224 mls MOT Deep cut

11 Jun 20 17,102 Mls 12K Svc Str8six TVR

04 Nov 20 18,216 mls MOT Deep cut

16 FEB 21 ON DISPLAY AT STR8SIX

19 Mar 21 18,318 mls PDI/12K Str8six TVR

20 MAR 21 SOLD BY STR8SIX TO OWNER NO 7 – LONDON SW6

20 Mar 22 21,713 mls 6K Svc Str8six TVR

23 Mar 23 23,659 mls 12K Svc Str8Six TVR

29 AUG 23 ON DISPLAY AT STR8SIX

Pre Sale c 24,785 mls PDI/12K Svc Str8six TVR

Viewing is by Appointment. Please Call:

Jason Clegg MD - 07834 739 307

Chas Whitaker – 07501 978 331

Either on - 01844 352

Please Note: A Test Drive will only be permitted to confirm a stated intention

to purchase this car.

Finance can be arranged - subject to the usual terms and conditions.