1999 TVR CHIMAERA

1999 TVR Chimaera Mk2 400

4.0L V8 serpentine engine and T5 gearbox.

Starmist Blue with a co-ordinating blue hood over a Magnolia leather-trimmed cabin

Current milage is 52,179 miles

The Car comes with FULL service history, full invoice for ALL annual servicing and FULL MOT history and certificates – both have matching mileages recorded

MOT expires on 14th September 2026 but I’m happy to provide a new 12 month MOT with the sale (done 198 miles since the current MOT date)

Outriggers been replaced in 2016 / 42,189 miles by Bespoke Performance TVR (Now Hilton & Moss)

Original Imola Wheels, 15” front and 16” rear

Original Pioneer Radio with removable front and CD player in the boot

Battery Isolator installed in the front grille as part of the TVR servicing by the previous owner

The car has always been dry stored / garaged during the ownership of myself and the previous owners

With plans for touring we are considering another vehicle that would suit some of the European summer tours (heat) better and the wife may feel more comfortable driving. I am therefore selling my Chimaera with a sale price reflective of the cars outstanding ownership, impeccable service history and the dedication already put in to bring this up to the current specification and condition, this is not the usual £10k car that needs lots of chassis or engine work and can’t be relied upon – this is a car that has already had all undergone the time and expense that will see it stay strong and looking good for years to come.

Ownership History

I am the 3rd owner, but Owners 1 & 2 were Wife and Husband – This can be seen c/w their full names on the paperwork and history

17-07-1999 - Originally Purchase Invoice dated in the name of then husband

02-08-1999 - First Registered in the wife’s name

12-09-2008 – Ownership transferred to the Husband (Same name as original purchase Invoice)

12-11-2023 – Ownership transferred by myself, sold by Hilton & Moss on behalf of the original owners

The car comes with copies of all 3 Registration Documents to date, the original sales invoice inc optional upgrades selected, and the Original TVR Sales Brochure

MOT & Service History

During the ownership of the 1st two owners Married Couple as above), the car was meticulously maintained with services every year and including all 6,000 and 12,000 miles main service schedules. The vehicle has averaged 1,800 miles a year but has undergone an annual service irrespective of the mile or service due by miles and had as minimal annual oil, oil filter, fuel filter and Spark plug changes (Plus any other items needed at the time)

In addition to a folder full of the MOT’s and Service History, I have collated a Spreadsheet that sets out the full service history along with the work done and parts replaced during the recent refurbishment works by myself

Annual Services and maintenance has been carried out by;

1999 to 2010 - The TVR Centre in Barnett

2010 to 2020 – Bespoke Performance (Bespoke Bought out The TVC Centre, Barnett)

2021 – Castle Sports cars

2021 to 2023 – Hilton & Moss

Nove 2023 to current – refurbishment and maintenance work carried out by myself

In addition to a FULL service and MT

My Ownership

Having previously built, maintained and raced 3No. Westfield Sportscars, including full engine builds (242 Bhp Normally Aspirated 2.0l Duratec in the last one) these were built to road legal specifications but aimed at entry in the WSCC Speed Series & Hillclimb events along with trackdays, however I replaced the Westy with a Mk2 Fiesta Trackday car and bought the Chimaera for road use and some touring (UK and Europe) with the wife. As can be seen from the maintenance detailed below, this car has been carefully maintained with lots of and precautionary servicing and parts replacements carried out to provide an original, comfortable and reliable touring spec sportscar that will run faultlessly for years to come.

I purchased the car in Nov 2023 having inspected the car beforehand and knowing the full history and condition of the car including engine and chassis. The engine, bodywork, main chassis, Outriggers and interior were all in great condition and have been well maintained and serviced. Whilst the chassis and outriggers were all in great condition, I bought the car knowing that it needed some TLC to replace or re-furbish the Wishbones, Shock Absorbers, Springs, Radiator and Coolant Pipes along with a bit of general maintenance and TLC for peace of mind.

The Engine, gearbox and Differential have been meticulously maintained throughout the original owners and this has been continued by myself with new fluids all round (even if they weren’t due), the engine starts with ease and runs smoothly throughout the rev range, I have checked its mapping on Rover-gauge and checked the settings and voltage at all sensors and senders and is reporting and running faultlessly. The car has always started without issue and has never missed beat in my ownership (and in the previous ownership as far as I am aware)

The sump has been re-sealed, and whilst this was off, I took the opportunity to replace the cruciform Oil seals (known to shrink), the crank output shaft was inspected and seems ok. I also took the opportunity to replace the Big-End bearings whilst the sump and cap No. 5 was off for the Crucifix seals, on inspection – the crank lobes, original / removed bearings, cylinder bores, and timing chain all looked in great condition

The Bodywork was and remains is in great condition, it has some minor stone chips reflective the age & mileage which I have lightly touched up, otherwise the paintwork is in excellent original condition with no major scuffs or any pealing or bubbling of the lacquer.

The Interior is in a clean and fantastic condition including all seats, trims, door cards and carpets, however the original Veneer Dashboard has a few small cracks around the heater control wheels as seen in the pictures, this was something that was on the cards to replace next winter, but does not stop anything working and not really noticeable unless your looking for it.

ALL Water pipes and fuel pipes have been changed to the correct grade (Ethanol resistant fuel lines) and the radiator has been fully rebuilt with a new core by a local specialist recommended by fellow TVR owners, all water temperature senders and sensors for the gauge and fan controls have been replaced for re-assurance. The Fan system also has an override switch installed as part of the servicing by the previous owner.

The starting system has never suffered from the Immobiliser or Hot-Start issues that are common for these cars, but I have installed the Hot-Start wiring kit as a preventative measure – this diverts the power to the starter solenoid via a new wiring kit and relay so the PCB board of the Immobiliser does not have to take the electrical load of the solenoid.

As stated above, I purchased the car knowing the chassis was in great condition and the outriggers had been replaced in 2016 and 10,000 miles ago by Bespoke Performance TVR (Now Hilton & Moss), however the Wishbones were calling for a re-furb so I had these sand blasted, Zinc primed and Powder Coated, I also had the same done for the rear uprights and both anti-roll bars at the same time. New metalastic suspension bushes (standard and best for touring) were installed all round (22 Sof them) and new mounting bolts / nuts used throughout. The shock Absorbers and Springs were also replaced with a brand new set provided by the highly recommended Ban Lang and using the Tuscan-S spec damping.

Brake Discs, Brake Pads, Top Ball Joints, bottom Ball joints and track rod ends have also been replaced, and all brake callipers fully re-built with new pistons and seals (the old pistons and calliper internals were immaculate once they were opened up, but replaced for re-assurance).

Below is an overview of the work carried out under my ownership. I’m sure I will have missed a few bits but this will show the extend of the work done to freshen everything up and give peace of mind in the reliability for now and the future.

Engine

New Silicone V8 Ignition Lead Set (Joh Craddock)

Renew Main Crank Bearings (V8 Developments Parts)

Renew Cruciform seals to Main Cap No.5 (Turner Engineering Parts)

Upgrade - Plenum spacer, extended bolts & Thermal Gasket (SC Power Parts)

Install Round Edge Sump Plug

Reseal Sump Gasket with

Clean Stepper Motor

New Exhaust Poly Bush Mountings ((Outlaw Motorsport TVR Parts)

Clean Stepper Motor

De-rust and paint exhaust backbox mounting plate

Air Filter - Remove, wash and Re-oil

Fit Heat Shield to Air Inlet duct

Fit Smoot 90* Bend from Air Flow Meter to Inlet Plenum

Cooling

Radiator Full Re-core & Re-furb (B&J Radiators)

Replacement of all Water Hoses (ACT Kit)

New Stainless Water Pipe (ACT Parts)

Replace Cooling Fan Otter Switch 92/87*c

Replace Swirl Pot Brass bung

Replace Thermostat - High Flow 82*c

Replace Thermostat Gasket

Renew Anti-Freeze

Add an In-Line air bleed Housing and Bleed Screw

Drive Train

Replace Rear Diff Oil - Morris 80w-140

Remove & Clean Diff Breather (Was found clean)

New Diff Drain Bolt flanged M12x30 & Washer

Grease 2 x Grease nipples on Prop Shaft

Replace Front & Rear Hub Nuts

Blast & Powder Coat 2 x rear Uprights

Clean & Re-grease rear hub / Upright assemblies

Clean & re-grease 4 x Drive Shaft Lobro joints

Chassis, Suspension & Steering

Sand Blast & Powder Coat 8 x Wishbones

Sand Blast & Powder Coat F&R Anti-Roll Bars

Sand Blast & Powder Coat Rear uprights

POR 15 paint to chassis / Wishbone mounts

4 x New Shocks & Springs - Ben Lang Sport Kit (Tuscan S spec)

New bolt kit- front Shocks (TVRSSW Parts)

Replace all 22 Bushes to Wishbones & Rear uprights (TVRSSW Parts)

Replace 44 x Suspension Thrust Washers (TVRSSW Parts)

Replace Front Upper Ball Joints (Motorclan Parts)

New Bolt kit - 2 x Lower Ball Joints (TVRSSW Parts)

New Rear Anti-Roll bar brackets

New rear Anti Roll bar rubber mount/bushes

New Poly-Bushes for Front & Rear anti-rollbars

Clean / Re-thread steering Track Rods & Grease

4 Wheel Alignment

Brakes

Full brake re-furb 4 x Brake’s, New Piston & Seal kits (Big Red Parts)

Caliper paint x 4 calipers

New Front Brake Discs

New Rear Brake Discs

New Mintex Rear Brake Pads MRM1801's

New Mintex Front Brake Pads 1144's

Replace Handbrake Cable

Renew Brake Fluid - Dot 5.1

Fuel System

Remove & Drain Fuel Tank, check internal Filter

Replace Fuel Filter

Replace ALL rubber fuel lines Front & Rear inc Fuel Rail Piece

Install heat proof sleeving to Engine Bay Fuel Lines

Clean & Paint Fuel pump,

Fuel Pump - Renew Electrical connections

Wiring & Controls

Install Caterham Water Temp Gauge

Replace Fuel & Ignition relays (precautionary renewal)

Install Hot Start kit to immobiliser / starter solenoid circuit (Not issue evident / precautionary Upgrade)

Miscellaneous

New Windscreen washer pump PEWP03

Replace glass to Drivers door mirror

Fit locking wheel nuts

Fit New Wiper Blades

Repair & re-fit front Lip Spoiler (Front Splitter)

Grease electric window mechanisms & motor rods

Fix loose battery connection

Re-seal reverse light to body tub

Re-tack carpet in boot

Clean & treat full leather interior

Fix Central Locking / Drivers door switch

M14 Nuts & Die to re-thread Track rods