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TVR Cerbera

1996–2006

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  • Lowest price

    £13,000

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £17,750

    Since 2020 · n=5

  • Highest price

    £27,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    5

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 5 lots

TVR Cerbera

Based on 5 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outmedium confidence

£20,875

Market value · recent verified sales

-3.8%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -3.8%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£19,080

-9%

5-Year Forecast

£18,545

-11%

Estimates based on 5 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many TVR Cerbera remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

273

Cars

SORN

564

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The TVR Cerbera is trading at a median of £20,875 in the UK market, down 3.8 percent over the past twelve months—a modest decline that sits within the broader softening seen across modern classics. With only five recorded transactions over that period, the sample remains small but consistent enough to establish a credible floor price.

This is a thin-liquidity segment where supply and demand both run low. The absence of any active listings currently suggests either a temporary market lull or genuine scarcity, a dynamic typical of cars in this collectibility tier that lack the brand heat of Ferrari or Porsche. Buyers and sellers should expect extended search windows and limited room for negotiation once a matching pair emerges.

The Cerbera carries a collectible designation underpinned by its hand-assembled British sports-car provenance and distinctive V8 engine. Current transacted examples average just under 34,000 miles, consistent with light occasional use rather than investment-grade garage storage. That mileage profile suggests owners still regard these as usable machines rather than untouchable assets.

The near-term outlook is cautious. Projections point to a base decline of 8.6 percent by 2026 and 11.2 percent by 2029, reflecting continued erosion in desirability and the gradual march toward depreciation that affects most cars built in the 1990s and early 2000s. The status "bottomed out" carries medium confidence, indicating we have identified a floor without strong conviction about mean reversion.

At current pricing, the Cerbera appeals primarily to enthusiasts seeking low-cost entry to British automotive character rather than to value investors. The combination of thin liquidity and flat-to-negative momentum means this remains a car to buy for driving pleasure and heritage rather than as a hedge against market headwinds.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£20,875
  • Annual appr. rate-3.8%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed273
  • SORN'd (off-road)564
  • Total in DVLA records837
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation£1,300
  • Total annual cost£5,050

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through40%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£19,900
  • Avg Mileage at Sale33,970 mi
  • Recent Price Range£13,000 – £27,750
  • Total Sales Tracked5

Recent sales

  • £17,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jul 2026

  • £27,750

    Collecting Cars · 6 Oct 2025

  • £17,750

    Collecting Cars · 25 Mar 2025

  • £24,000

    Collecting Cars · 2 Jan 2025

  • £13,000

    Collecting Cars · 15 Jul 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.