TVR Cerbera 4.5

1996 to 2003 · Coupe

A 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost $75,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $29,357. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $39,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,871 to $56,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$39,900
Medium confidence · $32K to $46K
Median · 12 mo
$29,357
Sales · 12 mo
4
Original MSRP
$75,000Down 47% since new

The market

Every recorded 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Collecting Cars
$36,760 · 14,591 mi
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17 sales · 9 unsoldmedian $29kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 sales with photographs
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold Mar 2025

Sold $43,000

1997 · Red · 53,000 mi
Mar 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold Jan 2025

Sold $30,500

1998 · White · 58,000 mi
Jan 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold May 2024

Sold $38,000

1996 · Green · 41,000 mi
May 30, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold Apr 2024

Sold $50,000

1998 · Blue · 32,000 mi
Apr 19, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold Mar 2024

Sold $47,500

1997 · Blue · 11,000 mi
Mar 21, 2024 · Bring a Trailer
1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5, sold Nov 2023

Sold $39,027

1997 · Purple · 36,000 mi
Nov 10, 2023 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine
TVR AJP8 V8, 4.5L
Power
420 hp
Torque
380 lb-ft
0 to 60
3.9 s
Top speed
185 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
1,180 lb
Original MSRP
$75,000
Designer
John Airey

Common questions

How much does a TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost?

A 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 cost $75,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $29,357. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $39,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,871 to $56,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $39,900. That sits above the $29,357 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.

How many TVR Cerbera 4.5 have sold?

Shifty has 17 public sales of the TVR Cerbera 4.5 on file. The earliest was on Feb 1, 2023.

What is the most expensive TVR Cerbera 4.5 sold?

The highest public sale on file is $56,250, on Oct 1, 2023, with 58,000 mi.

What has a TVR Cerbera 4.5 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $36,760Sep 29, 202614,591 mi
  • $17,000Jul 2, 2026Rosso · 30,008 mi
  • $38,000Feb 6, 2026Red and black · 23,000 mi

About the 1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5

The Cerbera 4.5 epitomized TVR's philosophy of maximum thrills with minimal electronic interference. John Airey's dramatic styling wrapped around TVR's own AJP8 V8, a 4.5-liter flat-plane crank engine that screamed to 7,500 rpm while delivering 420 horsepower. No traction control, no ABS, just 3.9 seconds to 60 mph and a 185 mph top speed that demanded respect and skill in equal measure. The steel backbone chassis provided surprising refinement for a TVR, while the cabin blended luxury touches with purposeful simplicity. Build quality was typical TVR, variable but characterful. With values climbing steadily, the Cerbera 4.5 represents the sweet spot of TVR ownership: dramatic performance, relative reliability, and that unmistakable TVR experience of man versus machine. For collectors seeking pure, unfiltered sports car thrills, few cars deliver like a well-sorted Cerbera.

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