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TVR CHIMAERA Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 3,746 TVR CHIMAERAs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3,818 in 2014 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 72 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 13 (0.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 44% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,746).
Rarer than 23% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the CHIMAERA
The TVR Chimaera is a two-seater sports car manufactured by TVR between 1992 and 2003. The name was derived from Chimera, the monstrous creature of Greek mythology, which was made of the parts of multiple animals. First shown at the 1992 Earl's Court Motor Show, the Chimaera is an open-top roadster and uses the same backbone chassis and Rover V8 engine derivatives as the TVR Griffith. The car was intended to be the long distance tourer of the range and as such was longer, more spacious and had slightly softer suspension than its sister car.
TVR CHIMAERA — questions & answers
How many TVR CHIMAERA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3,746 TVR CHIMAERA were still registered in the UK — 2,107 licensed and on the road, plus 1,639 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TVR CHIMAERA rare?
The TVR CHIMAERA is uncommon, with 3,746 still about, making it rarer than 23% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the TVR CHIMAERA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TVR CHIMAERA on UK roads rose by 13 (0.3%).
What fuel do most TVR CHIMAERA use?
Most TVR CHIMAERA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the TVR CHIMAERA peak?
The TVR CHIMAERA peaked at 3,818 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.