How many Chimaera 500s were made?

[BatleyBoy]

Anyone know?

[hiltonig]

think about 600 ish Ithink although somebody will correct me on this

[richy759]

hiltonig said:

think about 600 ish Ithink although somebody will correct me on this

yeah 600, and I am the proud owner of one

[stu 9thgate]

Me too! , approx 6000 chimaera's made in total . only about 600 of em where the fat 500s. or so im told .

[stackmonkey]

And me!

[RetroWheels]

I've been repeating this on an annual basis on PH for about the last 6 years , but i think it warrants mentioning again .

Whatever the actual figure , there were less Chim 500's made than Griff 500's , so we have the rarer masterpeice ..

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Edited by RetroWheels on Thursday 7th June 22:29

[Flintstone]

RetroWheels said:

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Nah it doesn't. 'sugly.


Well, maybe not exactly ugly but I much prefer the look of the Chimaera. The extra pleasure is in knowing it's a 500

[Pasco]

Flintstone said:

RetroWheels said:

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Nah it doesn't. 'sugly.


Well, maybe not exactly ugly but I much prefer the look of the Chimaera. The extra pleasure is in knowing it's a 500

And remember you Chimp boys can fit at least two sets of Golf Clubs in you Super Chimp 500's

[Vixpy1]

Pasco said:

Flintstone said:

RetroWheels said:

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Nah it doesn't. 'sugly.


Well, maybe not exactly ugly but I much prefer the look of the Chimaera. The extra pleasure is in knowing it's a 500

And remember you Chimp boys can fit at least two sets of Golf Clubs in you Super Chimp 500's

But we don't need to go to the Barbers twice a month to have our chest wigs trimmed

[Pasco]

Vixpy1 said:

Pasco said:

Flintstone said:

RetroWheels said:

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Nah it doesn't. 'sugly.


Well, maybe not exactly ugly but I much prefer the look of the Chimaera. The extra pleasure is in knowing it's a 500

And remember you Chimp boys can fit at least two sets of Golf Clubs in you Super Chimp 500's

But we don't need to go to the Barbers twice a month to have our chest wigs trimmed

Bloody Hell that was quick Vix

[Pasco]

Hey Guy's Your still part af the Best Family in the car world even if Golf is your Life

[Rum Runner]

Wonder how many are left more to the point and not in a breakers yard ?.

[d1bble]

Pasco said:

Flintstone said:

RetroWheels said:

That said, the Griffith is an icon and deserves it's near cult status .

Nah it doesn't. 'sugly.


Well, maybe not exactly ugly but I much prefer the look of the Chimaera. The extra pleasure is in knowing it's a 500

And remember you Chimp boys can fit at least two sets of Golf Clubs in you Super Chimp 500's

Didn't think they liked being called Chimps

[cmr2payne]

I mentioned a while ago we should do a list of ones that are still about.

[leetvr]

I have one of the very rare 400 (250). As far as i can tell under 10 of them were made.

leetvr

[Bunglist]

Mine is a 500 as well, apparently you can tell the difference by looking at the colour of the rocker covers as the 500's had purple ones.

Also i heard that about 13% of all chimaeras made were 500's.

[DJ JULES]

I have got one two, having the exhaust done at the mo

JULES

[BatleyBoy]

Bunglist said:

Mine is a 500 as well, apparently you can tell the difference by looking at the colour of the rocker covers as the 500's had purple ones.

Also i heard that about 13% of all chimaeras made were 500's.

Only difference is that the 500's have Griff style wheels purple rocker covers..... I think.

[clarkeyjnr]

leetvr said:

I have one of the very rare 400 (250). As far as i can tell under 10 of them were made.

leetvr

Yep. All prototypes and then they decided it was a lost cause.

Perhaps it's got some rarity value? Maybe you should sell it?

You could put the money towards buying a proper car? Like a Griffith? Is it true that the Griffiths are the best TVR's? That's what Pasco reckons. And he said that Cerberas were for girls........

Edited by clarkeyjnr on Friday 8th June 13:10

[TOM500]

Speaking of 500's has anyone got my old one? 2001 Starmist Blue Y+++NLO. If they do then they've also got my scarf that was jammed in the hole in the drivers footwell! Enjoy