TVR Chimaera
1992–2003
Lowest price
£8,400
Since 2020
Median price
£11,090
Since 2020 · n=8
Highest price
£15,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
8
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 8 lots

Based on 8 verified auction results
£13,212
Market value · recent verified sales
+18.7%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 18.7% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£19,777
+50%
5-Year Forecast
£22,605
+71%
Estimates based on 8 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
53
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many TVR Chimaera remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
1,588
Cars
SORN
2,149
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1998
−£3,247-29%5 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 has climbed 18.7 percent over the past year to a current median of £13,212, reflecting steady appreciation in a market segment where values have historically been volatile. This upward momentum is grounded in genuine collector interest rather than speculative froth, supported by a classification as an appreciating classic that continues to gain traction among British enthusiasts.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with only eight recorded sales in the tracked sample over twelve months, indicating decidedly thin liquidity. This thinness matters particularly for sellers, who should expect extended marketing periods and limited bidding competition, though it also suggests that motivated buyers may encounter genuine scarcity value when examples do change hands.
The typical Chimaera transacting in this period carries around 22,170 miles, suggesting that many examples in the current market are being preserved rather than driven hard—a pattern consistent with growing recognition of these cars as collectible rather than disposable. Condition variation across the sample likely plays an outsized role in individual pricing given the small number of transactions.
Base projections point to £19,777 within three years and £22,605 within five years, representing cumulative gains of roughly 50 and 71 percent respectively from current levels. These figures assume no significant market disruption and reflect the steady collector appetite that has already begun to rebuild TVR values after years of undervaluation, though the medium confidence rating reflects the inherent unpredictability of thin markets where a handful of sales can shift trend perception.
The current signal of Hold or Wait acknowledges that while the direction is favourable, the lack of active listings and light trading volume means there is no urgency either to acquire or liquidate. Collectors and investors should view this as a medium-term accumulation opportunity rather than a near-term catalyst play.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£13,212
- Annual appr. rate+18.7%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed1,588
- SORN'd (off-road)2,149
- Total in DVLA records3,737
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through25%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£11,737
- Avg Mileage at Sale22,170 mi
- Recent Price Range£8,400 – £15,000
- Total Sales Tracked8
Recent sales
Showing latest 8Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.