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TVR Chimaera

1992–2003

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TVR Chimaera
HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

$24,209

Market value · recent verified sales

+22.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 22.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

$38,792

+60%

5-Year Forecast

$45,393

+88%

Estimates based on 9 verified Australia sales.

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1998

    −$5,694-24%

    6 with · 3 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The TVR Chimaera sits at a median of $24,209 AUD, having climbed 22.2 percent over the past year. The signal is HOLD, reflecting steady upward momentum tempered by medium confidence in the data foundation.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint for this market. No sales were tracked over the past twelve months, and there are currently no active listings in the Australian market, which makes pricing validation difficult and underscores the illiquid nature of the segment.

The Chimaera carries a collectibility score of 6—classified as collectible—but desirability is rated as low. Production volumes and historical pricing records are not available, limiting our ability to contextualize its standing within the broader British sports-car market or assess what drives individual purchase decisions.

Transaction data on condition and mileage is absent, so typical wear profiles cannot be established. Without recent sales to reference, buyers and sellers should expect wider negotiation ranges than typical for liquid markets.

Looking ahead, the base projection calls for the Chimaera to appreciate to $38,792 (60.2 percent) by year three and $45,393 (87.5 percent) by year five. These gains assume the current trajectory continues, but the lack of recent sales activity means that assumption carries material risk and should be reassessed as new transactions emerge.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$24,209
  • Annual appr. rate+22.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a TVR Chimaera worth in 2026?

The current Australia market median is $24,209, based on 9 verified auction sales.

Is the TVR Chimaera going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved +22.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many TVR Chimaeras are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.