TVR was an independent British manufacturer of sportscars and until 2006, it was based in the seaside town of Blackpool. The company manufactured lightweight sportscars with powerful engines and was, at one stage, the third largest specialised sportscar manufacturer in the world offering a diverse range of coupes and convertibles. TVR's are composed of tubular steel frames, cloaked in fibreglass bodywork. The two arms of the company were TVR Engineering, which manufactured sportscars, and TVR Power, their powertrain division. The company has, regrettably, had a turbulent recent history and has not made any new cars since 2006. In July 2012, owner Nikolay Smolensky announced that, despite analysing various potential plans to create a new car, building a new TVR model was not going to be financially viable, despite promising to do so when buying the company, and thus TVR's existence as a car manufacturer was brought to an end. The Chimera was intended to be the long-distance tourer of the range and as such was longer, more spacious and had slightly softer suspension than its sister car.

This Chimaera is presented in the very attractive colour combination of dark green with a tan interior, both in very good order. Our vendor purchased the car from a very enthusiastic previous owner who absolutely cherished the car. The car was fitted with a new hood a few years ago which looks very smart today and has also had a lightweight battery fitted and relocated to the boot. This TVR has made up part of a private collection which is now being downsized, hence the car being available and offered without reserve. Supplied to auction with a V5C registration document and MoT test certificate, as well as a good amount of service history and bills for works carried out over the years. Consigned by Fraser Smith

Lot details
Year: 1993
Make: TVR
Model: Chimaera
Registration: L69 DDW
Chassis No: SDLDCC4P9PF011492
Engine No: 47A40P1302
Mileage: 84,000

* Strong service history
* Excellent condition