Few British manufacturers inspired quite the same loyalty as TVR.

Independent in outlook and individual in execution, the Blackpool company built cars for enthusiasts who valued performance, character and a direct connection with the machinery.

Its fortunes may have fluctuated, but the appeal of its Peter Wheeler-era sports cars remains easy to understand: muscular styling, lightweight construction and an unmistakable soundtrack.
The Chimaera brought those qualities to a broader audience, combining the Griffith’s sporting foundations with a more accommodating approach to touring.

Its curvaceous glass-fibre body concealed a tubular steel chassis, whilst a removable roof panel added open-air versatility and It became TVR’s most prolific model, demonstrating that comfort and practicality could sit comfortably alongside the marque’s traditional sporting priorities.
In 400 specification, the Rover-derived 4.0-litre V8 was quoted at 240bhp, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed man...