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TVR Chimaera

1992–2003

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  • Lowest price

    £8,400

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £11,924

    Since 2020 · n=9

  • Highest price

    £16,350

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    9

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 9 lots

TVR Chimaera

Based on 9 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£15,000

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.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£16,430

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£16,918

+13%

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Market scores

44

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

    −£2,805-24%

    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 has climbed to a £15,000 median in the UK market, up 22.2 percent over the past year—a solid gain that reflects growing interest in British sports cars of this era. That appreciation sits well ahead of broader classic-car benchmarks, though the signal remains a hold given thin liquidity and modest sample depth.

Transaction flow has been sparse, with only three sales recorded in the trailing twelve months against a nine-car total-sample history. This thinness cuts both ways: it means each sale carries outsized weight in the trend, but it also signals genuine scarcity when deals do close, which can support value persistence.

Chimaeras in active trade are running around 22,000 miles on average, suggesting these cars are being used rather than locked away, and that typical buyers are comfortable with road-going examples. Condition variation at this price point appears material, which argues for careful inspection over list price alone.

The Chimaera sits in collectible territory with moderate desirability—a car that appeals to enthusiasts and British-marque specialists without the celebrity-car premium. TVR's manufacturing footprint and the Chimaera's production run remain helpful anchors for scarcity, even if the absolute figures are not available.

Looking ahead, the base case projects a 9.5 percent gain to £16,430 over three years and 12.8 percent growth to £16,918 over five years. That's steady appreciation rather than explosive re-rating, consistent with a car whose collectibility is established but whose market remains modest in depth.

With no active listings tracked at present, buyers seeking entry should expect to pursue leads through private channels. The hold signal reflects a market that has moved meaningfully higher but lacks the sales volume to signal a breakout; patience will likely be rewarded, but urgency is not warranted.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£15,000
  • 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.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed1,588
  • SORN'd (off-road)2,149
  • Total in DVLA records3,737
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

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)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£12,249
  • Avg Mileage at Sale22,170 mi
  • Recent Price Range£8,400 – £16,350
  • Total Sales Tracked9

Recent sales

Showing latest 9
  • £16,350

    Collecting Cars · 18 Sept 2026

  • £10,000

    Collecting Cars · 4 Aug 2026

  • £15,000

    Collecting Cars · 12 May 2026

  • £11,924

    the-market · 27 Mar 2025

  • £14,500

    Collecting Cars · 13 Oct 2024

  • £10,255

    Collecting Cars · 17 Dec 2023

  • £8,813

    Collecting Cars · 12 Nov 2023

  • £8,400

    Collecting Cars · 8 Nov 2023

  • £15,000

    Collecting Cars · 13 Sept 2023

Common questions

What is a TVR Chimaera worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £15,000, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £8,400 to £16,350.

Is the TVR Chimaera going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom 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.