End of Chimaera?
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Anto just out of interest when did the last 500 leave the factory and has it got the enclosed headlights etc etc ?
And another thing TVR anounced back in Feb / March that they were stopping the chimaera and were going to build 450's in limited batches (18 per batch from memory) which in most peoples view will never happen.
It seems from looking for my 500 (for a year) that there were very few chimaeras made in 99,00,01,02 doent know exact numbers but it must be in the low 000's if that.
And then when you come to 500's it must be less than a 100 I would have thought.
>> Edited by R6CKT on Wednesday 17th July 09:07
And another thing TVR anounced back in Feb / March that they were stopping the chimaera and were going to build 450's in limited batches (18 per batch from memory) which in most peoples view will never happen.
It seems from looking for my 500 (for a year) that there were very few chimaeras made in 99,00,01,02 doent know exact numbers but it must be in the low 000's if that.
And then when you come to 500's it must be less than a 100 I would have thought.
>> Edited by R6CKT on Wednesday 17th July 09:07
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Anto just out of interest when did the last 500 leave the factory and has it got the enclosed headlights etc etc ?
>> Edited by R6CKT on Wednesday 17th July 09:07
R6CKT
I believe that mine left the factory on the 19-6-02 and it does have the enclosed lights, the new seats etc.
Anto
Having owned a Cerbera and a Tuscan which were blindingly fast I have had the most enjoyment out of my Chimaera.Given a sunny day there is nothing to touch it (Cerbera was a great car but the roof did'nt come off!).As for the Tamora well it is growing on me but still not sure about the shape, and it does'nt have a V8.Having seen the new Tuscan R it is a little worrying that TVR is heading into the Ferrari territory of the seriously well off and most dyed in the wool TVR owners will never aspire to one of these cars.The Chimeara represented an affordable sportscar with good looks, performance and usability.
RIP Chimaera.
RIP Chimaera.
'it is a little worrying that TVR is heading into the Ferrari territory'
Yes. I feel that with the Griffith and Chimaera gone, an era has passed, and whilst their replacements may be very competent and spaceage, I don't want one.
But that's probably what an earlier generation felt when the first Tasmin hit the streets and kicked the Vixens and Ms into history...
Yes. I feel that with the Griffith and Chimaera gone, an era has passed, and whilst their replacements may be very competent and spaceage, I don't want one.
But that's probably what an earlier generation felt when the first Tasmin hit the streets and kicked the Vixens and Ms into history...
To be honest, it doesn't surprise me in the least that the Chimaera is going out of production. Dropping the 500 and 400 and only offering the 450 "to order" was a thinly disguised model retirement anyway.
Also, with the list price of the 450 only £1,500 less than the Tamora it was obvious that it couldn't survive.
Its a great pity. The last of the Rover V8 cars - an end of an era.
Also, with the list price of the 450 only £1,500 less than the Tamora it was obvious that it couldn't survive.
Its a great pity. The last of the Rover V8 cars - an end of an era.
What I'm about to say will probably be deeply unpopular, and lead to me being flamed to eternity but....
I've always felt the Chimaera was the ugliest TVR in the line. It seemed like an fat, overweight version of the Griffith with it's rounder, middle age spread, curves rather than the dagger like aggression of the Griff.
No doubt that my opinion isn't shared by a huge number of owners/admirers and the Chimaera is partly responsible for TVR's success.
I'll put my smoking jacket on now
I've always felt the Chimaera was the ugliest TVR in the line. It seemed like an fat, overweight version of the Griffith with it's rounder, middle age spread, curves rather than the dagger like aggression of the Griff.
No doubt that my opinion isn't shared by a huge number of owners/admirers and the Chimaera is partly responsible for TVR's success.
I'll put my smoking jacket on now
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I've always felt the Chimaera was the ugliest TVR in the line. It seemed like an fat, overweight version of the Griffith with it's rounder, middle age spread, curves rather than the dagger like aggression of the Griff.
A little harsh, but I guess you wanted to provoke a reaction.
Personally I was quite "take it or leave it" on the Chimaera's styling when I bought a 500 a year ago. I bought it for its performance and touring ability.
However, I've fallen in love with its looks as well now.
However, we're all entitled to our opinion, so I'll leave you to have yours, and me to have mine.
>> Edited by JonRB on Wednesday 17th July 11:46
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