TVR Chimaera 4.0 HC 275BHP 27k miles power steering and aircon Service history

Item Features TVR Chimaera 4.0:

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Used : An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

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Year:	2001	Mileage:	27,681
Transmission:	Manual	Manufacturer:	TVR
Fuel:	Petrol	Model:	Chimaera
Power:	275	Doors:	2
Seats:	2	Metallic Paint:	Yes
Safety Features:	Alarm	Reg. Date:	25/05/2001
Exterior:	Alloy Wheels, Catalytic Converter	Interior/Comfort Options:	Air Conditioning, Leather Seats, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Tilt Steering Wheel
Engine Size:	3,995	In-Car Audio:	CD Player
MOT Expiry:	05/2017	Type:	Sports/Convertible

vehicle description:

Chimaera 4.0HC
90 Degree alloy V8, 3950cc, Max rpm:6250, Bhp:275 @ 5500rpm, Max torque:305lbs/ft @ 4500rpm,
0-60mph:4.6sec, 0-100mph:11.3sec
Registered new in 25.5.2001
27,681 miles with all MOT’s to back this up.
Sort after power steering model with quicker steering
Rare Air conditioning
New hood (cost 1k) with carbon wrap inside
New hood bag (improved design)
Excellent chassis, the car had the chassis treated early in its life so all original
HPI clear and no sign of accident damage or repairs
Cobra Cat 1 alarm and immobilizer with certificate / spare keys and fobs
Lovely colour which really brings out the shape and style
Huge history file, including notes from previous owners
Private ageless plate included in sale
Excellent Bridgestone tyres
JVC CD player (very good sound from the system)
12 month MOT
Insurance, I am paying £105 a year via TVR club discount.
Electric windows, door and boot release. Adjustable steering wheel, aux fan switch, electric mirrors, leather seats
History
The car was built in Dec 1996 and then placed on display in Hong Kong (I was advised in an exclusive hotel foyer) prior to coming back to the UK. Letter from DVLC confirming dates.
Copy of first registration document present confirming new at registration.
History includes full service receipts.
MOT 2004 10626 Miles
MOT 2005 15317 Miles
MOT 2006 18806 Miles
MOT 2007 19885 Miles
MOT 2008 20900 Miles
MOT 2009 22231 Miles
MOT 2010 24736 Miles
MOT 2011 25497 Miles
MOT 2012 26170 Miles
MOT 2013 26690 Miles
MOT 2014 26849 Miles
MOT 2015 27119 Miles
MOT 2016 27680 Miles 3rd May No advisories.
List of former keeper details included in the file, all service invoices, previous tax discs, written notes from previous owners, TVR club memberships, model history, road tests etc.
Service history
12.3.02 TVR Barnet 1,116 1000 mile service
8.10.02 Racetech TVR 2039 miles
15.7.04 Peninsula TVR 6411 miles
5.5.05 RT Racing 13,100 miles
6.9.06 RT Racing 18806 miles
30.8.07 RT Racing 19925 miles
17.5.08 RT Racing 20900 miles
28.8.09 C Smales not listed
22.3.10 Green Star TVR Blackpool 24,736 miles
Recent servicing was completed by the previous owner who was a truck importer.
Driving.
The car has very precise steering with feedback you do not get on normal cars.
The gears all select as they should
The clutch bites nice and low in its travel
Acceleration is a real event, the figures are impressive but the delivery is even more exciting than these suggest. The exhaust is standard but still provides a very deep rumble that few cars could match. This changes to a race car sound if the revs are taken further up the range.
Due to the large amount of torque the car is very swift in any gear making country roads a pleasure. There is little need to for gear changes unless you wish.
The car would make a very good tourer due to the comfort, large boot, power steering and aircon. Spirited use of the throttle changes the character and they are popular track cars.
Condition.
The car is hand crafted and built in 1996 (not used until 2001). It is therefore different to a new Mercedes. Having said this, it is clear the car has spent its life garaged and covered limited miles.
Chimaeras look more impressive in the flesh; photos do not seem to capture the sleek curves well. The car is really eye catching and gains a lot of attention. Especially due to the colour which really suits the car. In lower light levels it looks Purple and in bright light it takes on a red tone.
The paintwork is very good. There are some very minor stone chips which have been touched in but you would need to inspect closely to find these. There is no damage or crazing.
The hood is new so looks very smart.
Items that require attention.
The car was taken for its MOT (no advisories) ready for sale but has developed a misfire. I suspect this is down to inactivity. It did run beautifully last year.
Plug leads have been changed by the MOT station so it’s not those. I do not believe it is fuel related as the near side manifold / cat gets hot when up to temperature which I’d guess means unburnt fuel. This maybe a simple fix for an experienced home mechanic or could be more involved. I was advised it needs checking with a diagnostic tool, the MOT station seemed to think worse case could be a hydraulic lifter has stuck. They were only a local MOT station so I did not ask them to investigate further.
I would not recommend the car is driven away, better to take home or to an appropriate workshop. There are lots of companies on ebay who will transport classic cars for little cost so suggest if you do not have a trailer to use one of these.
The car can be heard running and short test drive if needed. It starts fine and maintains water and oil temperature correctly.
If you intend to use the car for track days it would probably be worth fitting new coil overs simply to get the best from the chassis. They seem fine for road use though despite being original..
If you wanted to use the car for shows a new carpet set would be a consideration. As you can see from the photos the interior is nice but there is some fading in places. A new carpet set is around £400
Since being stored for the winter there is a small oil drip dropping onto the manifold. Appears to be where the power steering hose fits to the pump. The clip wasn’t tight but trimming back the hose or replacing should resolve. There has been no oil dripping on the floor so only minor but smokes where it lands on the hot manifold.
The air-con pressure is now low due to inactivity so will require topping up. The pump has stopped engaging as it has a pressure sensor.
I would recommend a good service is done.
Value
If the jobs above are sorted this car would be worth in the region of £16-20k due to the history, low mileage (not seen one lower) and rare spec – HC model with power steering and air-con.
Due to the rise in values of classic performance cars, the value that early TVR’s now command, the looks, performance and simple mechanicals I firmly believe these are now at the point where prices will increase significantly. Interest will escalate with the new TVR due out soon also.
The purchaser of this car can have confidence in a good investment as well as a practical and affordable supercar.
Club support is excellent, including a good forum, regular events /meets and European tours.
I am selling as I require the garage space for my daily drive and since my son has become involved in mountain biking this will be taking up what free time I have.
Any questions or to arrange a viewing please massage me through ebay.
The car is located in Newcastle-u-Lyme Staffordshire. 5 mins from J15 off the M6
Thanks for viewing.

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