Introduction
Paul Wright
Shoehorning a 4.0-litre V8 into a fibreglass-bodied sports car — what a fantastic idea! And it doesn’t disappoint.
TVR is notorious for breaking the mould and doing things a little differently. The Blackpool-born company started around 1947 and has produced some of the most iconic lightweight sports cars the UK has ever seen. The Chimaera hits the sweet spot between a highly focused performance car and a usable weekend toy. Under the lightweight fibreglass bonnet, you'll find the Rover V8 with its simple and robust mechanics. Underside the body, the Chimaera is based on the same tubular chassis as the Griffith but with a slight focus on comfort and more luggage space. It quickly became TVR's best-selling model, surpassing the Griffith, and was praised for its handling balance.
This 1996 TVR Chimaera has just come from a ~9 year cherished ownership, and has had thorough servicing over 2022/2023, it is now waiting for the next lucky custodian, who will surely enjoy this British classic just as much.
This listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Justin the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
