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TVR Chimaera

1992–2003

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  • 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

TVR Chimaera

Based on 8 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

£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
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 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)£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 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 8
  • £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

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