1998 TVR Chimaera 450

Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000*

Reg No: S123 TVR MOT: October 2023

Chassis No: SDLBA03R4WB002445

A 4.5 litre model was added to the Chimaera line-up in 1997. Peter Wheeler took over TVR Engineering in 1982 and Rover V8s up to 4.5-litres were developed. It was originally intended to be fitted with the AJP8 V8 engine but due to the engine not being ready on time, a bored version of the Rover V8 was used instead. The Chimaera 450 was said to offer 285bhp and 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds.4,546cc

With an original order form still with the car, dating from 1998, this Chimaera 4.5 (aka 450) was supplied new by S.P Brough and Company that year. Finished in Starmist Blue with Light Grey hide, with just 1 former private keeper we are told it has always been garage stored. Power steering is a welcome option as part of the package and the alloy wheels have recently been refurbished. An appropriate TVR related plate, ‘S123 TVR’ is offered as part of the sale.

Last serviced in 2020 at 54,923, with a brake and clutch fluid change, the 4.5 is offered with a full collection of invoices for the servicing. There are two keys and two key fobs along with an owner’s wallet and service book with 22 stamps from an independent specialist and is offered with an MOT certificate into October 2023.

1982 Porsche 928 S

Estimate: £14,000 - £16,000*

Reg No: HCL 378Y MOT: June 2023

Chassis No: WP0ZZZ92ZDS840255

Porsche introduced the 928 S into the European market for 1980. Externally, the S wore new spoilers and wider wheels and tyres, but the main change for the 928 S was a revised 4.7 L engine was used.

First registered on 12th October 1982, this is a 1983 model year Porsche 928 S. Displaying 95,400 miles of enjoyment from new, this 928 S was supplied finished in Light Bronze Metallic with a Brown leather interior. Roger Clark Cars, Leicestershire, a Porsche concessionaire ran by the British rallying icon, supplied the car in 1982. Clark also drove Porsches competitively and owned a 928. With a comprehensive specification; automatic transmission, electric and heated passenger door mirror, cruise control, sunroof and the 928 ‘telephone dial’ alloy wheels, this ‘S’ version of the Grand Tourer was also supplied with air conditioning (serviced in 2016) and the Porsche / Blaupunkt radio cassette player.

In 2017 ‘HCL 378Y’ benefitted from extensive recommissioning, with a service (2017 stamp) the Porsche received a cambelt kit, brake fluid and a coolant change. With further mechanical fettling at the time, there are hand-written service notes accompanying. Offered with a Porsche Tyre guide, Porsche ‘care kit’ box, an original sales brochure and parts and technical catalogue, a copy of DVLA ownership history, a collection of invoices, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, original owner’s manual and service book plus current V5C document.