newby here, buying advice please

[simonjrwinter]

Hi guys,

Been offered a Chimera 450. I've read about all the usual checks, but whats the difference between a 450 and the others? Is it engine capacity???/

[Red V8]

I got some very good advice on what to look for from various posts on this site, 'use the search option'... and there's a full section in 'the bible from Steve Heath'.. problem is I couldn't wait for my bible to arrive so went ahead anyway. Basically I went for full dealer service history (phone the dealer and speak to them about the cars history, Hexham Horseless Carriage in my case, and even though it was a private sale, they were very good about this), sound bodywork and interior, sound chassis (little or no rust on outriggers etc), no obvious mechanical noises (engine, transmission and suspension) and a good test drive. Don't go for the first one you see, unless it's mint, have a look at a few to compare.

Whatever, there's always an element of risk. Mine's been very reliable, 3000 miles so far and all I've bought is Optimax... now that's tempting fate. However, save a few quid just in case, and you'll probably want to buy some bits and pieces to bring it up to your own spec anyway.

Good luck

[225]

As said really search on PH loads of info, also TVR car club has some good information and the chimaerapages website is also good.
The 450 does indeed relate to engine size but there is no such thing as a standard spec as each car is indavidually speced on order with different interiors and colours etc.