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

A superb Triumph Roadster result I must say ...

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Picture Ford’s Group A homologation specials from the 1980s and it’s no wonder the Sierra RS Cosworth springs to mind, especially given the RS500’s dominance in Touring Car racing. The Escort Mk3 gets

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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