1996 | TVR Chimaera 4,3

This 1996 TVR Chimaera 400 in British Racing Green is a striking example of a classic British sports car, blending raw performance with distinctive styling. N697 MAM is a very well maintained and usable example that has benefitted from a recent course of meticulous ownership. Currently presenting with only 76,000 miles a fastidious maintenance throughout its history, this TVR is a brilliant choice of a classic roadster.

Services in the book are documented at 919, 2129, 5553, 6619, 10078 12885, 12996, 13879, and 16450 miles with David Hendry Cars, the supplying dealer of this TVR. Further stamps are recorded at 22428, 28092, 34542, 40427, 50423, 60558, 61445, and 73460 miles. In addition to the fantastic service history, the recent owner compiled a list of works carried out throughout his enjoyable ownership between touring the country. In 2021, the TVR was treated to a recommissioning of the suspension to include new shock absorbers, new wishbones, new rear springs, both roll bars, as well as having the track rod ends, steering rack boots replaced. Routine maintenance was thorough with a gearbox oil change being carried out, air filter, fuel filter and plugs being replaced. 2023 saw the Chimera with new front discs and pads, rear discs and pads, a new handbrake cable and another engine service.

N697 MAM is a brilliant two-seater convertible, built by TVR, it's a roadster designed for driving enthusiasts, offering a balance of power, lightweight construction, and a more refined touring experience compared to its sibling, the TVR Griffith. This Chimaera 400 in British Racing Green exudes timeless elegance with its deep, glossy green finish, a color synonymous with British automotive heritage. The lightweight fiberglass body, a hallmark of TVR's construction, gives the car its sleek, curvaceous lines. Inside the TVR you are met with a blend of functionality and quirky British character, designed to accommodate taller drivers (thanks to TVR boss Peter Wheeler's own stature). Luggage room is plentiful, with a capacious boot and plenty of cabin room, it makes for a superbly practical car for long weekends away.At the heart of the Chimera is a 4.0-liter Rover V8 engine, producing 240 horsepower which sings through the rev range hand in hand with precise gear changes throughout the BorgWarner T5 five-speed manual gearbox. The all-around independent suspension gives both a comfortable yet direct feeling throughout winding country roads with help from the reassuring disc brakes and ABS.The TVR Chimaera was TVR's best-selling model, with around 6,000 units produced between 1992 and 2003. The 1996 Chimaera 400, with its facelifted design and refined mechanicals, represents a sweet spot in the lineup, offering a balance of performance and usability. Its BRG livery, paired with the iconic Rover V8 and minimalist engineering, makes it a quintessential British roadster.