1993 TVR Chimaera | London

A 1993 TVR Chimaera, the glassfibre-bodied British roadster with a Rover V8 up front. It was built as the roomier, softer-riding tourer alongside the Griffith, and a 1999 comparison with the Porsche Boxster and Honda S2000 praised its ride and handling. This car is blue with a cream interior, a pairing that brightens the cockpit in open-top shots. It has the 4.0-litre version of the V8 and was first registered in October 1993, so it belongs to the early run of Chimaeras. With the roof off, driver and passenger sit clearly in view. Its long bonnet and low, curved body give advertising and photography plenty to work with, and the cream trim against blue paint suits fashion and editorial shoots. The V8 adds sound to music video and film and TV work, and the car makes an arrival at an event. Weddings and personal hires are covered too. The car is based in London.