15th Mar, 2023 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 
Lot 57
 

1998 TVR Chimaera 450

Estimated at £18,000 - £22,000

Lot details

Registration No: S123 TVR
Chassis No: SDLBA03R4WB002445
MOT: October 2023

  • Just 2 private keepers and c.55,500 miles from new
  • Offered with original order form and owners handbook/service book
  • Finished in Starmist Blue complemented to a Grey leather interior
  • Last serviced in 2020 at 54,923 with a brake and clutch fluid change

Introduced at the 1992 Motor Show, the Chimaera was intended to be a more practical, user-friendly machine than the formidable Griffith. To this end, it sported a proper boot and a more cosseting interior. Power came from a variety of Rover V8-derived units, though, even the entry-level 4.0 litre was quoted as developing 240bhp/270lbft. The slowest of the range, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds, 0-100mph in 12.1 seconds and 152mph! Luckily all Chimaeras came with four-wheel disc brakes and a Quaife differential as standard.

A 4.5 litre model was added to the line-up in 1997. Peter Wheeler took over TVR Engineering in 1982 and Rover V8s up to 4.5-litres were developed. It was originally intended to be fitted with the AJP8 V8 engine but due to the engine not being ready on time, a bored version of the Rover V8 was used instead. The Chimaera 450 was said to offer 285bhp and 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds.4,546cc

With an original order form still with the car, dating from 1998, this Chimaera 4.5 (aka 450) was supplied new by S.P Brough and Company that year. Finished in Starmist Blue with Light Grey hide, with just 1 former private keeper we are told it has always been garage stored. Power steering is a welcome option as part of the package and the alloy wheels have recently been refurbished. An appropriate TVR related plate, 'S123 TVR' is offered as part of the sale.

Last serviced in 2020 at 54,923 with a brake and clutch fluid change, the 4.5 is offered with a collection of invoices for the servicing. There are two keys and two key fobs along with an owner's wallet and service book with 22 stamps from an independent specialist and is offered with an MOT certificate into October 2023.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 15th Mar, 2023

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