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 to a median of £13,212 in the UK market, up 18.7% over the past year. This brisk annual appreciation sits well above inflation and signals genuine collector interest, though the HOLD signal reflects the thin liquidity environment that currently constrains pricing discovery.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with just eight recorded sales over the tracked period. This shallow sample size means individual transactions carry outsized influence on median readings, and prospective buyers or sellers should expect limited negotiating leverage compared to more liquid classic segments.
The Chimaera occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability. Without production-volume data in hand, the appeal appears anchored to TVR's cult marque status and the car's mid-range positioning within the brand's lineup—factors that sustain steady but unspectacular demand.
Average mileage sits at just over 22,000 miles across recent sales, suggesting most transacted examples remain low-use garage pieces rather than driven classics. This condition profile aligns with the model's collector identity and likely reflects owner expectations around preservation.
Base projections point to £19,777 within three years and £22,605 by five years, representing gains of roughly 50% and 71% respectively. These incremental advances reflect confidence in the broader appreciating-classic trajectory, though the medium-confidence rating acknowledges the uncertainty inherent in thin-market forecasting.
The absence of active listings underscores the tight supply-demand balance. For holders, patience may yield meaningful price appreciation; for buyers, the thin liquidity means deals will emerge sporadically and may require geographic flexibility or longer search windows.
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.