Chimaera 400 Conv. 1997
- Spec
- History
- Test Drive
- Warranty
Tab 1
TVR Chimaera 400 “Crimson Starmist”
For sale at £24,500
This 1997 Chimaera has to be one of the nicest in existence. Having just had a full body off chassis and suspension rebuild by one of the best in the business.
Finished in immaculate Crimson Starmist with Magnolia 1/2 hide interior and a black Mohair roof. Original TVR Imola alloy wheels fitted with brand new Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres. The optional power steering is also fitted to the car.
Nick Day of Willow Sportscars purchased the car in November 2023. The car was a lovely example with a good solid chassis, however due to poor maintenance over the last few years the car was starting to look a little tired.
With the skills required Nick removed the body and carried out a full chassis and suspension refresh. The chassis and suspension were stripped, shotblasted, zinc primed and powdercoated. Items replaced inc:
Full set of wishbone bushes and later type thrust washers.
Front lower wishbones.
All 4 balljoints.
Track rod ends.
Rear track adjusters.
Wheel bearings.
Discs and pads.
Bilstein dampers.
Braided stainless brake pipes.
Fuel pipes.
Full set of black silicone coolant hoses.
Clutch master & slave cylinders.
Full set of Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres.
At the same time as the chassis was rebuilt the engine also underwent a refresh inc:
New camshaft & followers.
Water pump.
Oil pump.
Headgaskets.
Head bolts.
Timing chain.
Timing cover and valley gaskets.
Rocker cover gaskets.
Manifold gaskets.
Oil seals.
Once back together the bodywork was repainted in the original TVR Crimson Starmist, with badges refinished in Gold. The upper & lower dash panels have been re-venerred in Walnut.
This lovely Chimaera will be supplied with Str8six's renowned "All the 12s" handover specification - i.e. Full 12,000 miles service, Optiline Geo, 12 months MOT, plus our 12 months/12,000 miles - FULL WEAR and TEAR WARRANTY. It also comes with 6 months TAX.
Overall mileage - 55,346
Share this page
For sale at £24,500
This 1997 Chimaera has to be one of the nicest in existence. Having just had a full body off chassis and suspension rebuild by one of the best in the business.
Finished in immaculate Crimson Starmist with Magnolia 1/2 hide interior and a black Mohair roof. Original TVR Imola alloy wheels fitted with brand new Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres. The optional power steering is also fitted to the car.
Nick Day of Willow Sportscars purchased the car in November 2023. The car was a lovely example with a good solid chassis, however due to poor maintenance over the last few years the car was starting to look a little tired.
With the skills required Nick removed the body and carried out a full chassis and suspension refresh. The chassis and suspension were stripped, shotblasted, zinc primed and powdercoated. Items replaced inc:
Full set of wishbone bushes and later type thrust washers.
Front lower wishbones.
All 4 balljoints.
Track rod ends.
Rear track adjusters.
Wheel bearings.
Discs and pads.
Bilstein dampers.
Braided stainless brake pipes.
Fuel pipes.
Full set of black silicone coolant hoses.
Clutch master & slave cylinders.
Full set of Uniroyal Rainsport 5 tyres.
At the same time as the chassis was rebuilt the engine also underwent a refresh inc:
New camshaft & followers.
Water pump.
Oil pump.
Headgaskets.
Head bolts.
Timing chain.
Timing cover and valley gaskets.
Rocker cover gaskets.
Manifold gaskets.
Oil seals.
Once back together the bodywork was repainted in the original TVR Crimson Starmist, with badges refinished in Gold. The upper & lower dash panels have been re-venerred in Walnut.
This lovely Chimaera will be supplied with Str8six's renowned "All the 12s" handover specification - i.e. Full 12,000 miles service, Optiline Geo, 12 months MOT, plus our 12 months/12,000 miles - FULL WEAR and TEAR WARRANTY. It also comes with 6 months TAX.
Overall mileage - 55,346
Share this page
Tab 2
The service history is as follows:
29 Sep 97 - 29 miles - PDI service/Bauer Millett
28 Oct 97 - 1,020 miles - 1,000 service/Bauer Millett
19 May 98 - 4,890 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
25 Jun 99 - 10,411 miles - 12,000 service/Team Central
26 Jul 00 - 15,204 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
21 Sep 01 - 18,292 miles - 12,000 service/Team Proactive
27 May 04 - 22,584 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
New speedo fitted 23,074 miles - Silverstone TVR
12 Aug 08 - 5,975 miles - 12,000 service/Dreadnought TVR
29 Oct 09 - 11,526 miles - 6,000 service/Dreadnought TVR
01 Apr 10 - 11,801 miles - service/GW Martin
13 Jul 11 - 13,579 miles - Oil service/Dreadnought TVR
07 Jun 13 - 16,049 miles - Oil service/DM Performance
21 May 14 - 16,746 miles - service/Tony Gilbert Cars
22 Jun 15 - 17,853 miles - MOT/SJM
25 May 16 - 18,221 miles - MOT/SJM
02 Jun 17 - 18,850 miles - MOT/SJM
19 Jun 18 - 21,102 miles - service/Bembridge Motor Company.
21 Jun 19 - 22,810 miles - MOT/GS Motor Engineers
11 Mar 21 - 24,014 miles - service/Bembridge Motor Company
16 Mar 22 - 26,597 miles - MOT/GS Motor Engineers
2024 Body off 28,880 miles/Willow Sporstcars
POST SALE TO NEXT OWNER
Date TBD c. 55,356 miles - PDI & 12,000 service/Str8six TVR
29 Sep 97 - 29 miles - PDI service/Bauer Millett
28 Oct 97 - 1,020 miles - 1,000 service/Bauer Millett
19 May 98 - 4,890 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
25 Jun 99 - 10,411 miles - 12,000 service/Team Central
26 Jul 00 - 15,204 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
21 Sep 01 - 18,292 miles - 12,000 service/Team Proactive
27 May 04 - 22,584 miles - 6,000 service/Team Central
New speedo fitted 23,074 miles - Silverstone TVR
12 Aug 08 - 5,975 miles - 12,000 service/Dreadnought TVR
29 Oct 09 - 11,526 miles - 6,000 service/Dreadnought TVR
01 Apr 10 - 11,801 miles - service/GW Martin
13 Jul 11 - 13,579 miles - Oil service/Dreadnought TVR
07 Jun 13 - 16,049 miles - Oil service/DM Performance
21 May 14 - 16,746 miles - service/Tony Gilbert Cars
22 Jun 15 - 17,853 miles - MOT/SJM
25 May 16 - 18,221 miles - MOT/SJM
02 Jun 17 - 18,850 miles - MOT/SJM
19 Jun 18 - 21,102 miles - service/Bembridge Motor Company.
21 Jun 19 - 22,810 miles - MOT/GS Motor Engineers
11 Mar 21 - 24,014 miles - service/Bembridge Motor Company
16 Mar 22 - 26,597 miles - MOT/GS Motor Engineers
2024 Body off 28,880 miles/Willow Sporstcars
POST SALE TO NEXT OWNER
Date TBD c. 55,356 miles - PDI & 12,000 service/Str8six TVR
Tab 3
Please contact us on 07834 739307 or 01844 352735 to make an appointment.
If conditions are wet we reserve the right to provide a demonstration drive, rather than a customer driven test drive. Please bring your driving licence if you wish to test drive this car. Finance is available, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
If conditions are wet we reserve the right to provide a demonstration drive, rather than a customer driven test drive. Please bring your driving licence if you wish to test drive this car. Finance is available, subject to the usual terms and conditions.
Tab 4
Complete piece of mind purchasing
- with our 12 months full wear & tear warranty
The above car comes with Str8six's renowned full 12,000 miles service completed, 12 months MOT, 6 months Tax and 12 months/12,000 miles full wear and tear warranty covering parts and labour. Plus an inbuilt 12 volt trickle charger and a 12 volt auxiliary cable (if applicable) will also be provided.
- with our 12 months full wear & tear warranty
The above car comes with Str8six's renowned full 12,000 miles service completed, 12 months MOT, 6 months Tax and 12 months/12,000 miles full wear and tear warranty covering parts and labour. Plus an inbuilt 12 volt trickle charger and a 12 volt auxiliary cable (if applicable) will also be provided.
This car comes with Str8six's renowned "All the 12’s” handover specification
The 12 months/12,000 miles warranty - is FULL WEAR AND TEAR (Parts and Labour)
