Do I sell or am I mad??
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I have been the proud owner of my 95 4.0 Chimaera now for 7 years. I am not minted so I bought a slightly neglected example as it was the only way I could afford my dream car. The intention was to restore the car over several years.
Those several years have passed and the car is now literally mint. From new interior, outriggers, suspension, camshaft, steering rack, you name it the car has had it done. I had the final piece of the jigsaw completed last month for my 40th birthday, a full respray.
I have been sitting looking at it now for several days thinking there is nothing left to do. I need a new project.
I could never afford a Sagaris etc. but I do feel the need for more power. I don't want to go down the turbo/supercharger route as I simply cannot afford a lump sum outlay. I could afford some finance so the only route seems to be part-ex etc against a Cerbera. If I do that then I know I will end up with another project and a lot of debt.
So, the question stands...would I be mad?..have any of you been down this route and regretted it?
Those several years have passed and the car is now literally mint. From new interior, outriggers, suspension, camshaft, steering rack, you name it the car has had it done. I had the final piece of the jigsaw completed last month for my 40th birthday, a full respray.
I have been sitting looking at it now for several days thinking there is nothing left to do. I need a new project.
I could never afford a Sagaris etc. but I do feel the need for more power. I don't want to go down the turbo/supercharger route as I simply cannot afford a lump sum outlay. I could afford some finance so the only route seems to be part-ex etc against a Cerbera. If I do that then I know I will end up with another project and a lot of debt.
So, the question stands...would I be mad?..have any of you been down this route and regretted it?
Know the feeling well. Finished my Spitfire (Triumph not Supermarine sadly) and sold it after a few months because I missed a project. As suggested before a cheap project as well as the TVR could be the answer if you have the room. Unfinished lotus 7 style kit car for less than 1k, bike engine etc when time / funds allow...
Generally ok to sell a TVR so long as you are replacing it with another 
I think the Cerb idea is good, so long as won't miss the open top. Something like this maybe would be a more than sufficient power upgrade - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Given the condition of your car, you may have even some cash left at the end.
I think the Cerb idea is good, so long as won't miss the open top. Something like this maybe would be a more than sufficient power upgrade - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Given the condition of your car, you may have even some cash left at the end.
Unfortunately no room for a second car. The value of mine is unfortunately not that good as its just turned 100k (not that this should matter but for some reason it puts a lot of people off).
If I do sell I think part-ex/swap might be the only route at the moment.
The gist seems to be that people have generally regretted it!!
If I do sell I think part-ex/swap might be the only route at the moment.
The gist seems to be that people have generally regretted it!!
STE VR said:
I have been the proud owner of my 95 4.0 Chimaera now for 7 years. I am not minted so I bought a slightly neglected example as it was the only way I could afford my dream car. The intention was to restore the car over several years.
Those several years have passed and the car is now literally mint. From new interior, outriggers, suspension, camshaft, steering rack, you name it the car has had it done. I had the final piece of the jigsaw completed last month for my 40th birthday, a full respray.
I have been sitting looking at it now for several days thinking there is nothing left to do. I need a new project.
I could never afford a Sagaris etc. but I do feel the need for more power. I don't want to go down the turbo/supercharger route as I simply cannot afford a lump sum outlay. I could afford some finance so the only route seems to be part-ex etc against a Cerbera. If I do that then I know I will end up with another project and a lot of debt.
So, the question stands...would I be mad?..have any of you been down this route and regretted it?
pics!Those several years have passed and the car is now literally mint. From new interior, outriggers, suspension, camshaft, steering rack, you name it the car has had it done. I had the final piece of the jigsaw completed last month for my 40th birthday, a full respray.
I have been sitting looking at it now for several days thinking there is nothing left to do. I need a new project.
I could never afford a Sagaris etc. but I do feel the need for more power. I don't want to go down the turbo/supercharger route as I simply cannot afford a lump sum outlay. I could afford some finance so the only route seems to be part-ex etc against a Cerbera. If I do that then I know I will end up with another project and a lot of debt.
So, the question stands...would I be mad?..have any of you been down this route and regretted it?
dod said:
Generally ok to sell a TVR so long as you are replacing it with another
I think the Cerb idea is good, so long as won't miss the open top. Something like this maybe would be a more than sufficient power upgrade - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Given the condition of your car, you may have even some cash left at the end.
That looks a cracker, 4.5 as well very tempting.I think the Cerb idea is good, so long as won't miss the open top. Something like this maybe would be a more than sufficient power upgrade - http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/t...
Given the condition of your car, you may have even some cash left at the end.
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