TVR Chimaera Wanted!

[Two Hats Tvr]

Hi Guys,

Im looking for a TVR Chimaera of any age or engine size as a renovation project.

If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks, Two Hats.

[muckyman]

Hi Two Hats.
There are plenty for sale in the classified section of this forum that meet your stated requirements.
:-)
Good luck with your search

[simonej]

When I was after a runaround earlier in the year there was an absolute dog for sale at a place in Leeds.

I think the place is called 'Wheels Car Centre' and it's as dodgy as they come - chain link fence and rottweilers! Anyway, it was in poor condition and I can't imagine it's been sold yet so could be worth a phonecall. It was never advertised either, just sat in the yard looking miserable.

[Two Hats Tvr]

Thanks Simonej,

I rang them but unfortuantly they have sold it!

Many thanks, Two Hats.

[Jasandjules]

If it's a Renovation project then I wonder if a breakers yard might be the best option?

[saml666]

There will be plenty to renovate on anything around £5-£6k ... especially if it says something like "my mate the mechanic say the chassis looks perfect"

Yeah, I'm a bit cynical

[Inny]

saml666 said:

There will be plenty to renovate on anything around £5-£6k

This.

What is your budget?

[Two Hats Tvr]

Thanks Jasandjules but all the breakers yards i have spoke to havent got much.

There seems to only be two in the country and thats ashington and standish.

And they are to expensive having cornered the tvr salvage market.

Thanks, Two Hats.

[Jasandjules]

Two Hats Tvr said:

Thanks Jasandjules but all the breakers yards i have spoke to havent got much.

That's a shame. I've seen a few Chimaeras in local yards so I will keep an eye out!

[KENHIND]

Hi Two Hats,

Dont be put off by this expensive TVR rubbish, I bought a 1994 Chimaera a full service history albeit not all TVR, the car apart from a major service at Track v Road last April and small niggly typical Tvr probs, has given me no bother £6.500 paid for car 2 years ago.
I have put in new brakes, re sealed chassis, had small paint jobs done, cost so far at approx 250.00, if I put it up for sale now it would be no more than the £6.500 I paid originaly, no I am not selling car, just be careful when you buy, by the way if my local TVR club is anything to go by dont bother if its not a T350 etc they dont want to know same with owners club Sprint mag I am afraid the car that saved Tvr is deemed a poor relation, was in club for 2 years by the way.
If you do find a car please contact I will gladly give info on what to look for should you need any help.

Cheers,

KENHIND

[Chimjunkie]

KENHIND said:

Hi Two Hats,

by the way if my local TVR club is anything to go by dont bother if its not a T350 etc they dont want to know same with owners club Sprint mag I am afraid the car that saved Tvr is deemed a poor relation, was in club for 2 years by the way.
If you do find a car please contact I will gladly give info on what to look for should you need any help.

Cheers,

KENHIND

Thats a shame. I've been with the Herts and Beds club now for years and led many run-ins to the meet for a while. Great bunch of people, great spirits and no prejudice on the cars. Just a bunch of Petrolheads wanting to take the cars out for a run then stand about talking crap and cars

[fat tony]

Been considering selling mine, it's been off the road for some time now. I have stripped out the interior and started to retrim it, so it's defiantly a project. I just don't have the time or funds to finish it.

[AGillies]

Two Hats Tvr said:

Hi Guys,

Im looking for a TVR Chimaera of any age or engine size as a renovation project.

If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks, Two Hats.

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[AGillies]

Two Hats Tvr said:

Hi Guys,

Im looking for a TVR Chimaera of any age or engine size as a renovation project.

If anyone can help it would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks, Two Hats.

Are you still looking? Im selling mine. Been a SORN for 2 years. Needs work but not too much! Could be a good first restore project.

[jr6yam]

Chimjunkie said:

KENHIND said:

Hi Two Hats,

by the way if my local TVR club is anything to go by dont bother if its not a T350 etc they dont want to know same with owners club Sprint mag I am afraid the car that saved Tvr is deemed a poor relation, was in club for 2 years by the way.
If you do find a car please contact I will gladly give info on what to look for should you need any help.

Cheers,

KENHIND

Thats a shame. I've been with the Herts and Beds club now for years and led many run-ins to the meet for a while. Great bunch of people, great spirits and no prejudice on the cars. Just a bunch of Petrolheads wanting to take the cars out for a run then stand about talking crap and cars

I'll second that
I turned up for 18 months in a Ford probe before I got my Chim and was
always made very welcome.

John