Dutchman in 'I f***ng bought one' shocker!

[900T-R]

Went up to rural Suffolk yesterday to look at the red 4.3 in the classifieds, down on the garage floor I went to get close and personal with the outriggers (solid), worked my way through a huge stash of receipts, got ride in it, very tentatively took it out on my own in torrid weather on a very muddy and slimy B-road (it didn't send me into the ditch, but then again I got passed by rather unlikely vehicles such as a mighty Fiat Doblo ), had a long chat with the seller... and then I put a deposit on it.

I still can't believe it... I bought myself a bl**dy TVR at last...

Now for making arrangements to pick it up and get it into the country legally without it being on the back of a trailer...

[PVN]

Congratulations! You will never regret it I'm sure. I've had my 450 since August and can't stop driving it. Great car. Enjoy it!

[cln1]

Have fun but don't ever forget to take it easy in the wet otherwise it will bite you eventually.

Colin.

[sodall2doo]

You'll love it ...but as already said ....be real careful in the wet as these puppies dont take prisoners ! lol

[2Munkys]

Well done that man!

[RetroWheels]

Good looking ,and rare Chim ,if it's as good underneath as it's bodywork suggests, then you're on to a winner.

Probably the second best way for a dutchman to blow 11000 Euros
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:tryingtofindasmileytorepresentbanginghosdrinkingamstelandsmokingdopeinthedamforabout6monthssolid:
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[gier]

Best way is probably touring the red light district in your Chim and not getting out.

[silverback mike]

Well done fella You should fit right in if you're anything like the dutch nutters on the wedge forum, fine chaps the lot of 'em.

[davvid]

Ik ook,bought a 4.3 chimaera,2weeks ago,very pleased with it,driving along got very hot-realised it had heated seats!
Apparently they only made 200 4.3's

[cloggy]

Bought a red Chimp myself again in October after 10 years without a TVR.
Once it is in the blood it's forever !!!

Gefeliciteerd and have a good time with it.

From a fellow Dutchman (living in UK)

[900T-R]

Cheers all - feels like home already here, but then again I've been around these parts for awhile now.

Going to fetch it by the end of next week - just in time for Christmas - then it'll have to hibernate in the parking garage for awhile wilst I prepare it for Dutch MOT, do a thorough detail and save up for the Dutch registration tax... Will keep you all posted!

[victormeldrew]

That's a Chim going to Holland and a Griff going to Belgium in the next couple of weeks that I've heard about. Has TVR ownership suddenly become fashionable on the continent?

[dinkel]

OK Eric, you'll take the Chim to London in Feb right?

Another reason for me to come over to my ole hometown

[900T-R]

dinkel said:

OK Eric, you'll take the Chim to London in Feb right?

Another reason for me to come over to my ole hometown

Don't think I'll have it registered by then already (bl**dy BPM), but you're always welcome to have a look at it as I'm lovingly preparing her for the spring (not to mention its first APK on these grounds)...

[BD Pro]

Congratulations with your new power toy. I wish you many brilliant hours of fun in your Chim. ( Ik ben wel heel jaloers )
I am living in Antwerpen and will be buying a Chim between January / February.
Too expensive here so I will be going to England for a right hand drive.
Any tips out there when coming over.
People in Belgium still need to be educated about TVR. You never see any.
Such a wonderful car for not so much money. Better than any bloody Porsche which you see every day by the dozen on our Belgian roads.
I will be looking for a 1998-2001.

[dinkel]

BD Pro said:

Congratulations with your new power toy. I wish you many brilliant hours of fun in your Chim. ( Ik ben wel heel jaloers )
I am living in Antwerpen and will be buying a Chim between January / February..
I will be looking for a 1998-2001.

TheFarmer (living in NL, RHD) is thinking about selling his more than imaculate Chim.

And even better: there's a Belgium based Trident Clipper Vert for sale, one out of four . . . I guess that might be a bit above your budget.