Description
Just 19,224 miles and three former owners from new. Covered only around 1,200 miles during the last owner's sixteen year custodianship, benefiting from a recent oil service. Retains its original chassis which is in very fine shape. Accompanied by an extensive history file and service record. This 1996 Chimaera has been cherished and driven incredibly sparingly throughout its life. Few examples are in such good condition as this. It retains its original tubular chassis and is impeccably presented inside, outside and under the bonnet. Originally registered to Nigel Mansell Sports Cars Ltd in May 1996, Sold to Broughton TVR afterwards and their name is still visible on the sill plates. The third owner Covered around 1,200 miles in sixteen years custodianship, during which time it was on display in their collection. Detailed service history, revealing a comprehensive program of preventative maintenance. MOT'd in March 2023 with no advisories. It has not been MOT tested every year, (four times since 2006) which depended how much the previous owner used it. Numerous stamps in the service book from main dealers and latterly TVR specialists. This Chimaera's interior has weathered admirably with incredibly little wear to be seen. Besides the lightest of creasing to the upholstery and the slightest of abrasions to the sill plates, everything is in fine condition. The dashboard is in great shape with no UV damage to the top and all the instrumentation and switchgear operates flawlessly. The carpets display only minimal wear and it retains the original overmats. As you'd expect having seen the interior, the exterior of this TVR is immensely smart also. The Starmist Blue Metallic continues to shine and complements the cream leather upholstery. The bodywork remains very straight and the doors continue to close well. The four wishbones were repainted in their original colour when the bushes were changed which is documented in the history file. The fabric roof remains in lovely condition and the rear window is still clear. The alloy wheels were refurbished when the last set of tyres were fitted and so present extremely well. The tyres are in great condition all round and a spacesaver is provided inside the boot. The brakes have been upgraded, fitting new pads all round with cross drilled discs. The front brakes were vented and fitted with Green Stuff pads. Any questions please feel free to call. Next MOT due 16/03/2024, Blue, £20,000