1090kg: Kerb weight of the Mk3 Golf GTI, which is 183kg heavier than the Mk2
You won’t find a cheaper route into Golf GTI ownership than a Mk3 – and there are still plenty around priced from £1000 up
It looks classy with the roof down but check it works okay
Volvo’s C70 is an eye-catching and useful year-round motor with a hard roof that folds neatly away and four usable seats – all from just £1500
Mitsubishi first applied the FTO name to the rear-driven Galant FTO of 1971 to 1975
Mitsubishi’s FTO was a great little car that proved so popular with enthusiasts that the UK distributor felt obliged to bring it in officially
GTA’s 2.5-litre turbocharged V6 makes 197bhp
This agile, rear-engined V6 French coupé was distinctive and rare even when new, never mind today
The V12 sends all of its power to the rear, often spectacularly
A V12 Vanquish is neither cheap to buy nor cheap to run, but they’re robust and reliable and can make a great used buy. We find out more
64% of MG RV8s are finished in Woodcote Green
Rover’s take on the V8 roadster was an oddball concoction that never really caught on here but which has endured as a classic curio
XK8s and XKRs are only becoming more attractive with age
DSport has a far subtler look than the hotter Racing
Using the same turbo engine as the Mini Cooper, but with more power and installed in an amusing chassis, this sporty supermini oughtn’t be forgotten
Clio Williams is now very collectible and prices reflect that
Sure, they've never actually raced or rallied, but a link to a motorsport star does make a used car stand out
The Ghost’s V12 sends 563bhp to the rear wheels
A Rolls-Royce should never be bought on a whim, but if you can afford the upkeep, a previously owned Ghost makes for a fine way to travel
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