TVR Chimaera
1992–2003

$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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.