Richard Kitchen was born in Winchester, and grew up in Eastleigh, near Southampton. He developed a love of cars from a very early age, and grew to become obsessed by all things automotive. Despite starting a career in IT, his love of TVRs turned into a business in 2012, when he took over the running of Southways Automotive Ltd, now a renowned classic TVR specialist. A father of three boys, and husband to a long-suffering wife, Richard has restored, or had a first-hand in the body-off chassis restorations of many TVRs over the past few years. He owns a TVR S1 and an S2, and previously owned a Chimaera 400.

• Introduction & thanks - the purpose of this book1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance2. Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?3. Living with a TVR Chimaera or Griffith - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you?5. Before you view - be well informed6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12. What's it worth to you? - let your head rule your heart!13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think14. Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, cars need exercise! 16. The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the TVR world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

ideal for buyers considering these models. Useful detail and a great companion. Auto Express --- an ever more invaluable buyer's companion as prices continue to climb. Classic & Sports Car

Richard Kitchen was born in Winchester, and grew up in Eastleigh, near Southampton. He developed a love of cars from a very early age, and grew to become obsessed by all things automotive. Despite starting a career in IT, his love of TVRs turned into a business in 2012, when he took over the running of Southways Automotive Ltd, now a renowned classic TVR specialist. A father of three boys, and husband to a long-suffering wife, Richard has restored, or had a first-hand in the body-off chassis restorations of many TVRs over the past few years. He owns a TVR S1 and an S2, and previously owned a Chimaera 400.

• Introduction & thanks - the purpose of this book1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance2. Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?3. Living with a TVR Chimaera or Griffith - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you?5. Before you view - be well informed6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12. What's it worth to you? - let your head rule your heart!13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think14. Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, cars need exercise! 16. The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the TVR world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

ideal for buyers considering these models. Useful detail and a great companion. Auto Express --- an ever more invaluable buyer's companion as prices continue to climb. Classic & Sports Car

Richard Kitchen was born in Winchester, and grew up in Eastleigh, near Southampton. He developed a love of cars from a very early age, and grew to become obsessed by all things automotive. Despite starting a career in IT, his love of TVRs turned into a business in 2012, when he took over the running of Southways Automotive Ltd, now a renowned classic TVR specialist. A father of three boys, and husband to a long-suffering wife, Richard has restored, or had a first-hand in the body-off chassis restorations of many TVRs over the past few years. He owns a TVR S1 and an S2, and previously owned a Chimaera 400.

• Introduction & thanks - the purpose of this book1. Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance2. Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?3. Living with a TVR Chimaera or Griffith - will you get along together? 4. Relative values - which model for you?5. Before you view - be well informed6. Inspection equipment - these items will really help7. Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?8. Key points - where to look for problems 9. Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment10. Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream11. Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!12. What's it worth to you? - let your head rule your heart!13. Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think14. Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 15. Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, cars need exercise! 16. The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the TVR world 17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips Index

ideal for buyers considering these models. Useful detail and a great companion. Auto Express --- an ever more invaluable buyer's companion as prices continue to climb. Classic & Sports Car