Has anyone owned a Chimaera from new?

[TR4man]

Just an idle thought on a Sunday morning wondering what the experience was like? Mine was supplied new from Christopher Neil Sportscars in 2001 and was one of the last 100 built (apparently).

Were you able to go to the factory and see your car being built? Did the factory welcome buyers looking around. Did you bump into Peter Wheeler or even Ned?

Was there really an unlimited colour choice?

Was it your daily or a pampered weekend toy?

Was there a waiting list?

Was it reliable or were their any teething problems?

Other than mundane company cars, I have never had a new car but in my mind to be able to spec a TVR to your own personal preference must have been a wonderful experience - or am I wrong?

[TR4man]

Have to admit was hoping for some more original owners tales.

I wonder if many used the Chimaera as a starter TVR and then moved on to other TVRs?

[TR4man]

Thanks for describing your experience that's a great story and it must have been wonderful to spec your own car!

Apart from mundane company cars, I have never personally owned a brand new car so can only imagine what it must have been like to order your own TVR.