The 1961-72 Volvo P1800 2+2 coupé defies comparison and occupies its own space. Price is part of that. At £1948 in 1961, the 1778cc four-cylinder P1800 cost only £100 less than a 3.8-litre E-type FHC

ASKING £19,995 PRICE ENGINE 1798cc/4-cyl/OHV POWER 95bhp@5400rpm TORQUE ...

The XJs from the Nineties offer genuine value, while there’s also plenty of scope for some DIY tinkering. Here’s how to grab a great example

‘Make time for maintenance’

ASKING £45,995 PRICE ENGINE 3600cc/flat-6/OHC POWER 247bhp@6100rpm TORQUE ...

ASKING £22,500 PRICE ENGINE 5768cc/V8/OHV POWER 185bhp@4200rpm TORQUE ...