TVR Cerbera
Blackpool builds its own V8, and a four-seater to put it in.
The story
Until the Cerbera, TVR bought its engines from Rover. Peter Wheeler decided to make his own, a light racing-style V8. In a car weighing little more than a tonne it gave ferocious performance.
Inside
A swooping cabin with extra dials below the steering wheel and buttons on the wheel itself. The front passenger seat slides further forward to make room for a third adult behind.
In period colours
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There are no door handles. You press a button under the door mirror.
Meanwhile, in 1996
England hosted Euro 96, and the Spice Girls released Wannabe.
Best-selling single of 1996: Killing Me Softly by Fugees
Before you buy a 1990s car
- On petrol engines, check the cooling system and any sign of head gasket trouble.
- Ask when the timing belt was last changed, where fitted.
- Parts for mass-market cars are widely available; specialist and low-volume models can be hard to find.
General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.
Rivals of its day
Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.
See the real thing
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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.