Friday 26th February
TVR Cerbera: Spotted
20 years young and still has unhinged as ever, this Cerbera looks a steal at £17K
Now though it may look like we've picked just the first TVR in a bold colour that cropped up in the classifieds, this Cerbera has been selected for a reason.
How must this have looked in the mid-1990s?
20 years old! Of course a lot has changed for TVR in those two decades but the Cerbera will always remain a significant point in its history for the debut of the AJP8 V8 engine. There could be a whole story on that engine but suffice it to say the car is undoubtedly important. As the basis for the Speed 12 also, the Cerbera always appeared quite exotic.On top of that, it was and remains a big car on PistonHeads. Doing a bit of reading for this story reveals a large(including queries such as 'What is the breeze I'm getting in the back of my neck?'), a 2001 road test of theand a very enthusiasticstory from 2008. For PH the Cerbera will always be held in special regard.
But enough of the past. In 2016, what makes the Cerbera - indeed, any TVR - so enticing is the rawness compared to anything else that could be purchased brand new. Of course that was always the case with TVR, but the point will be even starker as modern cars become ever more sensible. It will surely be a keen aim of the new TVR project, and quite some achievement if they can do it. There will be some fear factor with over 300hp and no driving aids, but isn't that part of the appeal?
When exhaust pipes were properly sized
This Cerbera is one of three from 1996 in the PH classifieds and particularly appeals in this colour with the Spider wheels and a full service history too. Though there's a lot to be said for a Cerberaas well...Normally at this point in a Spotted or something similar we would suggest a rival at similar money. But if you want a TVR, nothing else is really going to do the job. Of course you could spend more on a TVR, right up to anow...
TVRs have always been a brave purchase, but now more than ever there's a wealth of advice to make sure you buy the best one possible. We aren't experts on buying them - you'll find those in the forum - but this Cerbera looks jolly nice for not a lot of money. And it proffers an excuse to share thattoo.
TVR CERBERA
Engine : 4,280cc, V8
Transmission : 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Power (hp) : 365@6,500rpm
Torque (lb ft) : 320@4,500rpm
MPG : N/A
CO2 : N/A
First registered : 1996
Recorded mileage : 25,000
Price new : £41,100
Price now : £16,995
See the original advert.