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TVR Chimaera

1992–2003

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TVR Chimaera
HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

$22,515

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.

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

$33,702

+50%

5-Year Forecast

$38,521

+71%

Estimates based on 8 verified Australia sales.

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1998

    $6,591-29%

    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 market in Australia is signaling modest appreciation, with the median price standing at AUD $22,515 and a year-on-year gain of 18.7 percent. This upward movement aligns with the car's classification as an appreciating classic, though the medium confidence rating reflects limited transaction visibility in the local market.

Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with zero sales tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings currently recorded. This illiquid profile means buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited opportunity to transact at any given moment.

The Chimaera sits in the collectible tier with a score of 6, driven largely by its British sports-car heritage and relative rarity. Desirability is rated as low in the Australian market specifically, which likely explains the sparse transaction activity and the challenge in establishing consistent pricing benchmarks.

Base projections suggest the median could reach AUD $33,702 within three years—a 49.7 percent increase from current levels—and AUD $38,521 by year five, representing 71.1 percent appreciation. These forecasts assume continued gradual interest in appreciating classics, though the thin market activity means such projections carry considerable uncertainty.

The hold or wait recommendation reflects the car's long-term appreciation trajectory balanced against present-day illiquidity. Prospective buyers should be prepared for a patient search, while current owners should not expect quick exit opportunities.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$22,515
  • Annual appr. rate+18.7%/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 tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (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.

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