Looking to buy a Chimaera

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Hi All , fairly new to the forum .
I’m in the market for my first TVR ! Having just sold a classic Triumph I’m on the lookout for a Chimaera, I’ve always wanted a TVR and now I’m in the position to buy one. Ive heard that there isn’t that much difference between engines and the main thing is to buy the best car you can for your money , that’s exactly what I’m looking to do , I’m not in a rush so want the best car I can get , I’ve been to see a couple at HHC which is fairly local to me and have been keeping an eye out on the classifieds. My budget is around the £15k mark and I’m looking for a late car in a good colour combination, and with all the obvious things such as a good chassis , service history, good paintwork etc . Any advice or pointers in the right direction would be appreciated, I’m based near Durham but willing to travel for the right car . Thanks in advance , Chris

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Yeh , photos can hide a lot , went to look at a car last week that looked amazing in the photos , up close it had bad chips all over the car that had been touched in , needed a full respray really , couldn’t live with a car like that

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Belle427 said:

Amore autos always have some well priced cars and are well respected on here so worth keeping an eye out there.
This popped up on my saved searches this week, looks very reasonably priced to me compared to some, and worth a slight budget stretch to get the holy grail so to speak.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-R-TVR-Chimaera-500...

Yes been watching this one , looks a nice car

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TJC46 said:

Shorty4291 said:

Hi All , fairly new to the forum .
I’m in the market for my first TVR ! Having just sold a classic Triumph I’m on the lookout for a Chimaera, I’ve always wanted a TVR and now I’m in the position to buy one. Ive heard that there isn’t that much difference between engines and the main thing is to buy the best car you can for your money , that’s exactly what I’m looking to do , I’m not in a rush so want the best car I can get , I’ve been to see a couple at HHC which is fairly local to me and have been keeping an eye out on the classifieds. My budget is around the £15k mark and I’m looking for a late car in a good colour combination, and with all the obvious things such as a good chassis , service history, good paintwork etc . Any advice or pointers in the right direction would be appreciated, I’m based near Durham but willing to travel for the right car . Thanks in advance , Chris

This seems a good car, good history 5 years with the present owner, good service history.
It just looks a good unmolested example.
I am not associated with this sale in any way, just looks "right"

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Yes I think I’ve been offered this car , the guy got in touch about a potential swap with the car I had for sale but decided he wanted the cash , had it for sale for a couple of months I think ,

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Hi Mark , wow ! The colour looks really interesting! Would be interested in some more pictures/ details depending on what you decide to do , cheers Chris

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Looks great in that colour ! Really different , think a TVR needs a bold colour in my opinion,

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I’m not surprised , it looks great ! Was it that colour from the factory? Bet it’s a nightmare to march if you get a scratch 😬

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Noticed this on for sale on PH classifieds, anyone know who owns it or any more details on the car ?

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Hi all , thanks for all the help and advice , I’ve secured a deal on this stunning 3 owner 2000 W 400 , can’t wait to get it ! I’m already looking at exhausts and wheels ! ???????

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Thanks for the comments everyone, as far as wheels go I was only thinking Estorils as they could have been specced from new , I like the look of some other wheels but can’t help thinking that TVR used that size for a reason ?!
Hopefully getting it this weekend ! Day off tomorrow so sorting the garage !