Chimaera: sold...
Discussion
Last Wednesday night I swapped a bankers draft for the keys to my beautiful Cherry Pearl Chimaera 450... 
I've had the car since October 2004, it's been my daily driver and I'm really going to miss the sound of the V8 rumble every day, but unfortunately needs must and I'm delighted that she's gone to a good home (I'm sure the new owner will pop up here at some point).
I'd by lying if I said I hadn't cried as it disappeared into the distance, but I do have a better understanding of why my neighbours are glad that it's gone
- I could still hear it nearly a mile away as it joined the A12! 
Something sensible beckons (collection Friday) which is better suited to doing silly mileage, but at least I have the consolation of there being a Griff in the fleet (assuming the boss will let me drive it!
)
:sigh:
I've had the car since October 2004, it's been my daily driver and I'm really going to miss the sound of the V8 rumble every day, but unfortunately needs must and I'm delighted that she's gone to a good home (I'm sure the new owner will pop up here at some point).
I'd by lying if I said I hadn't cried as it disappeared into the distance, but I do have a better understanding of why my neighbours are glad that it's gone
- I could still hear it nearly a mile away as it joined the A12! Something sensible beckons (collection Friday) which is better suited to doing silly mileage, but at least I have the consolation of there being a Griff in the fleet (assuming the boss will let me drive it!
) :sigh:
Edited by Podie on Monday 14th August 11:34
Seasider said:
Podie said:
at least I have the consolation of there being a Griff in the fleet (assuming the boss will let me drive it! )
) You borrowing her chest wig & medallion
Sorry it had to go mate
but once you can handle the extra power i expect it will be double Griff fleet 
I'll point her at this thread, and you can answer to her
Wildfire said:
OMG!!
How sensible are we talking here?
I've just moved to an Astra Estate.
How sensible are we talking here?
I've just moved to an Astra Estate.
VERY. Bought a Mondeo ST200 - pick it up Friday.
It's a "sports saloon",
NOT a "family hatch" 
V8 Kieran said:
Not back to the Fords again? Shame to see it go, but I'm sure needs must....
(gutted for you all the same
)
(gutted for you all the same
)Thanks guys. Believe me it DOES hurt (those in the know will understand the reasons why I bought it in the first place), but I've got some fantastic memories - 2005 holiday driving through France and Spain, the Mid-Essex convoys, drives out with the boss (matching colour Griff and Chimaera DOES turn heads)...
As I said, I'm convinced it's gone to a good home so it's made it a bit easier to deal with.
Anyway, I'm off to go and cry into a pint of beer for the next hour...
Podie said:
Seasider said:
Podie said:
at least I have the consolation of there being a Griff in the fleet (assuming the boss will let me drive it! )
) You borrowing her chest wig & medallion
Sorry it had to go mate
but once you can handle the extra power i expect it will be double Griff fleet I'll point her at this thread, and you can answer to her
Someone hi-jacked my log in For the
bit anyway Wildfire said:
Podie said:
VERY. Bought a Mondeo ST200 - pick it up Friday.
It's a "sports saloon",
NOT a "family hatch" Hmmm... not too bad, much better than my choice. But as you say, needs must... The Astra was cheap and is reliable. Hope you don't stay sensible for too long.
Actually it's a hoot... although I think the sports exhaust helps. As someone pointed out... "half an Aston Martin.... engine"
)What do you mean 'finish' it? TVR didn't so I don't see why I should. I was out in it yesterday at Silverstone but as it rained as much inside as it did out, I wished I'd taken the Beemer (until the trip home when the sun shone).
Top down motoring - you'll miss it, or is the Mundaneo a cabriolet?
Top down motoring - you'll miss it, or is the Mundaneo a cabriolet?
Podie - a real Chimaera stalwart. Ever since I signed up for the wonderful world that is PH, you've been a regular contributor to the TVR S&G/Chimaera pages. Many thanks for all of your insightful posts, hints and tips.
I hope you enjoy the ST200, and that the lack of Chim in no way dampens your obvious enthusism for the marque or your contribution to these here pages (I'm sure it won't
)...Nuggs said:
Podie - a real Chimaera stalwart. Ever since I signed up for the wonderful world that is PH, you've been a regular contributor to the TVR S&G/Chimaera pages. Many thanks for all of your insightful posts, hints and tips.
I hope you enjoy the ST200, and that the lack of Chim in no way dampens your obvious enthusism for the marque or your contribution to these here pages (I'm sure it won't
)...Thanks.
I'm sure I'll stick my oar in where I can - I'm still a TVR fan at heart, so no worries on that score. 
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