TVR Chimaera 450S Turbo 2000 W176EOL

TVR Chimaera 450S Turbo 2000 W176EOL

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rockits

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785 posts

161 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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It's MATHS! Sorry for my pedant! Can't stand Americanisms.

Doesn't make sense to me either but I guess only 2 people will ever know 😉

I was aiming to spend up to £20k on a nice 450/500 which I think is well achievable. I'd pay more for this but can't get myself anywhere near wanting to pay over £30k.

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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What about the power outage yesterday laugh

ianwayne

6,244 posts

267 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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Classic Chim said:
Correct me if my math is off but I can’t imagine Mac let that go for 22k if this chap is asking 32 it’s still a bargain as opposed to doing the job yourself for 40 wink
That's why I said I couldn't remember the exact figure, but I'm fairly sure it was in the low £20 thousands. Had to reduce the price too slightly I think; turbo converted Chimaeras is an even more 'niche' of the market.

Some more photos on this thread. Seems it has been on sale since October 2018:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=17...

Edited: My memory was wrong, it went for closer to £30k... Apologies.


Edited by ianwayne on Monday 12th August 14:12

rockits

Original Poster:

785 posts

161 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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Been liaising with Greenside a smidge about this one. There are some options on a deal and it isn't a zillion miles away from where I would like to be at the moment. Could mean my Chimaera going + some cash or possibly my 2nd 4200 + Chimaera + cash.

Waiting to hear back from the guy about the rebuilt red Chimaera 500 but not heard back yet. I had offered to take it but at a price I think he has hoping to achieve more.

Decisions decisions.......

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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It is a very special car. Mac has put so much into it.

He started with a perfect standard car and developed it into what it is today without sparing any expense, spending huge time, expertise, patience and care. He really is a perfectionist!

A genuine one off.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Saturday 10th August 2019
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ianwayne said:
That's why I said I couldn't remember the exact figure, but I'm fairly sure it was in the low £20 thousands. Had to reduce the price too slightly I think; turbo converted Chimaeras is an even more 'niche' of the market.

Some more photos on this thread. Seems it has been on sale since October 2018:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=17...

Edited by ianwayne on Saturday 10th August 17:06
I didn't know the price of sale had ever been revealed publicly.
I hope your right or a total masterpiece of engineering gets dumbed down.
The time money effort and sheer brilliance used allover this build possibly makes it one of the most revised and sorted Tvr ever, the mechanical skills and attention to detail used on this car is beyond normal. It’s the work of a meticulous mind and highly skilled hands.
Not a penny had been spared to give us this car.

A rare car indeed.
If you want the best and for years to come this is one hell of a car. If you want years of happy Tivvin this car is a bargain compared to many that end up costing 20 something and not half this car.






macdeb

8,493 posts

254 months

Sunday 11th August 2019
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Crikey, praise indeed from respected people on here so thank you wavey Neal bought this thread to my attention and I do miss this place and the car weeping I did flirt with the idea of buying it back, but, things move on. For the record It went for £29k and very quickly too. Probably the easiest car I've sold despite the limited market for modified TVR's. Thanks again for the kind words guys, emotional. beer

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Sunday 11th August 2019
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Praise where praise is due Mac .

Funny enough, emotional is the word that I used when I was going to sell my car a couple of weeks ago.

I’ve been thinking about it for awhile and just before someone came back for a second visit I got all emotional thinking of all the work and fun that I’ve had with this car. It obviously heard me as it seems to be going even better than ever. Smooth as silk but with a kick like a mule! It remains at home.

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Monday 12th August 2019
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biggrin

rockits

Original Poster:

785 posts

161 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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A quick update on this one as there has been a development since my last message. Also a further development after this as well.

After some discussion with James @ Greenside Cars in the last few days we agreed a verbal deal using my Chimaera and 4200 + cash for me to take Macs old 450. James is in London on Weds and coming to me on the way back up on Thursday morning to see my Chimaera & 4200 to confirm all is OK. I am OK to take Macs car with Chimaera + cash, both the Chimaera & 4200 + cash or just a straight cash sale so it is just a case of what option is used.

Well that was all until I just received a call to say that someone else wants to buy the car now so my deal is now off.

A little disappointed but maybe it just wasn't meant to be.

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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Nooooooo.......

STE VR

498 posts

205 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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I echo Phazed. I’d be gutted. frown

rockits

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785 posts

161 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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I'm pretty upset, angry, disappointed and more at the moment. I need to digest it as I was geared up taking the car.

I wouldn't be too upset normally but I have probably spent 30 or 40 hours or likely more directly related to this car in research and getting myself over the line. All unpaid for time that I will never get back. That is more of my issue.

To me a deal is a deal. Need to digest 😭

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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Unfortunately it’s not a deal until the other side has checked out your machinery etc. Presume he has a deposit off someone serious or he’d keep you hanging I’d expect.
Buying/ selling cars can be a right game.
Very frustrating as Mac’s is as good as there is out there and that’s not just because he’s a mate, it’s incredible.

rockits

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785 posts

161 months

Tuesday 13th August 2019
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I do agree Alun but the seller is a dealer not a private person. He has had the car for months and not had a sniff of a buyer it seems. Then I come along he offers me a deal and I accept. All done and dusted in writing. Maybe I'm old school but a deal is a deal.

I asked for his bank details to send a deposit and he didn't give them. I don't know what is wrong with this world. I still have a morale compass and my word is my bond. Money is not my key driver.

It was a fair deal and it seemed he was happy to sell a car he had been stuck with for some time.

I don't know what to think to be honest. I don't work this way. If the boot was on the other foot if would be very different. I couldn't do that to someone.

phazed

21,844 posts

203 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Greenside cars.

How strange, I've driven past this place every week pretty much for the last six months and didn't know it existed!


N7GTX

7,825 posts

142 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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If its Greenside Cars in Norfolk then it has gone from the gallery. What a coincidence that after all this time unsold that suddenly there are 2 buyers.

(Don't suppose the other interested party was Mac himself? biggrin)


rockits

Original Poster:

785 posts

161 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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N7GTX said:
If its Greenside Cars in Norfolk then it has gone from the gallery. What a coincidence that after all this time unsold that suddenly there are 2 buyers.

(Don't suppose the other interested party was Mac himself? biggrin)
No, it isn't. I have been spending lots of time liaising with Mac and he has been amazing. He has given me so much of his time and helped me so much get this over the line in my head. That is what makes it worse for me is that not only have I wasted goodness knows how much time on this myself....maybe 40-50 hours but I have wasted many guys time on here and also lots of Macs time.

Mac is not buying the car back. I did think the same thing and checked with Mac. If it had have been Mac I would have happily stood aside and let him have his baby back.

It is a guy from Yorkshire apparently.

I am not happy and have thrown James @ Greenside an olive branch to do the right thing but will wait and see what happens.

Edited by rockits on Wednesday 14th August 11:21

Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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rockits said:
No, it isn't. I have been spending lots of time liaising with Mac and he has been amazing. He has given me so much of his time and helped me so much get this over the line in my head. That is what makes it worse for me is that not only have I wasted goodness knows how much time on this myself....maybe 40-50 hours but I have wasted many guys time on here and also lots of Macs time.

Mac is not buying the car back. I did think the same thing and checked with Mac. If it had have been Mac I would have happily stood aside and let him have his baby back.

It is a guy from Yorkshire apparently.

I am not happy and have thrown James @ Greenside an olive branch to do the right thing but will wait and see what happens.

Edited by rockits on Wednesday 14th August 11:21
Yeah, what a nightmare.

Really disappointed for you but in the car world cash is king and loyalty rather lacking, many people pull out of deals with dealers too I suppose so it must work both ways. A mate of mine only cares when money is in the bank and before that deals are in principle only.

Salesmen are very clever, let him get back to you now.



Classic Chim

12,424 posts

148 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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phazed said:
Greenside cars.

How strange, I've driven past this place every week pretty much for the last six months and didn't know it existed!
Collector or just a business address!