Words of wisdom from the wise on buying a Cerbera

[Stevie_Gates]

After many years of wanting one, I'm getting close to entering the world of Cerbera ownership. I know this isn't likely to be a trouble free experience and I'm going into it with my eyes open (I think!). Currently looking at a Speed Six, and having read a lot about things to check and non-negotiable items, I have a question about engine rebuilds. I'm looking for cars that have had a rebuild, but I'm keen to know how much weight I should be putting on factory vs specialist rebuild? Is a factory re-build something I should be walking away from, or are they just less preferable than a specialist rebuild? Would a well documented factory re-build still hold concerns?

Appreciate any advice on the topic (or any other aspects of Cerbera ownership) before I commit my hard earned!

Cheers
Steve

[Granturadriver]

Since the factory closed in 2006, it has been almost 20 years since TVR itself carried out any last overhaul, and everything that the engines have run since then came after that. So it may be time for another overhaul.

I would therefore place more importance on the fact that an overhaul has taken place in recent years than by TVR itself.

[Stevie_Gates]

So a factory rebuild in 2003, with c20k miles since.....sounds like I should be budgeting for another overhaul?

[Basil Brush]

My Tuscan motor had it's second factory rebuild in late '02. It's just been in for what I hoped would be a routine refresh having done about 40K miles since, but came back with a new crank, liners and complete head. I'd therefore not put too much value on an early factory rebuild over an un-rebuilt motor of the same age.

[Byker28i]

Plenty of independents offer long warranties on the speed 6 now after a rebuild.

As always, check the chassis, especially the outriggers.