1999 TVR Chimaera 500

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 18 years
• Offered for sale as part of a collection
• Handsome Antigua Blue livery
• In current ownership since May 2008

The Appeal

Potent, riotous and more than a little rebellious, the TVR Chimaera is not a car for the faint-of-heart. Weighing only 1060kg, it offered a power-to-weight ratio of roughly 302 bhp per tonne, and a top speed heading towards 170mph, all thanks to that 5.0-litre Rover-derived V8 inside the Chimaera's lithe, curvaceous bodywork.

This 1999 car comes to us from a much-cherished collection, and has clearly been very well looked after. With the Antigua Blue livery in fine order, the V8 still offering a sonorous soundtrack and the car accompanied by a collection of paperwork, we expect this Chimaera will tick plenty of boxes.

Key Information

• Mileage: 62,209 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: no current MOT
  • The vendor tells us that the vehicle will come with a fresh MOT
• Technical specs: 4,997cc V8 petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: Collection of old paperwork and invoices, manual and V5c

The Detail

• Antigua Blue paintwork in good condition with some minor stone chips and swirling
• Bodywork appears to be in good overall condition
• Underside appears to be in very good order
• Interior is original and looks in fine order
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Soft top is well-presented with no obvious damage
• The vendor states the car starts and drives very well
• Six former registered keepers, with the current keeper since May 2008
• New brake discs and pads fitted

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