Class of ’75

John Simister gets under the skin of six classics that are now officially ‘historic’

BMW’s reincarnation of the storied Mini hatchback is the ideal choice for any savvy shopper on the hunt for a fun, warmed-up supermini. Fine handling, precise steering and a torquey 1.6-litre engine c

Price new: From £18,950 Price now: £16,000-25,000 Engine: 1.8-litre, four-cylinder petrol Gearbox: Fivespeed manual Power/torque: 118bhp/165Nm 0-60mph: 5.8 seconds Top speed: 126mph HAD Lotus not come

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AUCTION REVIEW HISTORICS, ASCOT RACECOURSE. 20 SEPTEMBER

It's five miles to Exeter and one car has a half a tank of Esso Extra – will it make it or end up at the roadside?