Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including ‘bargain' BMW and ‘punchy' Fiat
BARGAIN MOTORS Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including 'bargain' BMW and 'punchy' Fiat
THE TOP 10 classic cars on the market for under £3K, including a "bargain" BMW and a "punchy" Fiat, have been revealed.
Classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear's top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs.
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Alfa Romeo GTV Spider on the market for under £2,000
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Alfa Romeo GTV Spider
This fan favourite is on the market for under two grand.
It delivers 155bhp and 138lb-ft of torque from its smaller 16-valve four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.
Despite not being fast it is still one of Alfa Romeo's iconic models.
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The Fiat Coupe 2.0v Turbo
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Fiat Coupe Turbo
This Italian-designed motor features an exterior by Chris Bangle and an interior crafted by Pininfarina.
The punchy turbocharged inline-five Fiat also gets an uprated catback exhaust and air-con.
Fiat fans can buy a used version of the model for £1,600 on eBay.
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Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with just over 90,000 miles is going for just under £2,000
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Vauxhall Calibra
With just over 90,000 miles on the clock, this Vauxhall Calibra is up for sale at just under £2,000.
The low price is due to it having a fuel pipe leak and a blown exhaust, but those can be easily fixed, according to Top Gear.
For those looking for a fully working version, Autotrader have a model selling for £2,495.
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XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era
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Jaguar XJ (second generation)
Jaguar boasts one of the most iconic classic car line-ups, making it a firm favourite among enthusiasts.
The XJ40 embodies the luxury brand's classic era, with an interior packed with comfort-focused features.
One model with over 90,000 miles with a 4.0L engine can be found on Autotrader selling for £2,750.
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A model is available for just £2,610, on Autotrader
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Triumph Spitfire (1500)
Motoring fans will agree that this car has one of the best names and looks among classic motors.
Fitted with bespoke wire wheels and a black and white colour combination, this model is available for just £2,610.
It's been with the same owner for the past 18 years and has been well maintained, with a new exhaust and brake servo recently fitted.
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This classic motor is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader.
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Saab 900
Similar to the Triumph Spitfire, this owner has also done a lot of work to restore this classic car.
This Saab 900 is fitted with a roof rack and is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader.
It also comes with a brand new audio system and speakers.
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The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1)
This MK1 Golf GTI 'Citi' was built for the South African market, with production running from 1984 right up to 2009.
The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit.
With just 75,000 miles on the clock, this Volkswagen is up for grabs on eBay for just over £2,000.
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The Bimmer classic is available for just under £2,000
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BMW 7 Series (E38)
The 728i is described as being the bargain of the bunch, according to Top Gear.
The Bimmer classic is available to snap up for just a mere £1,995.
Despite being almost three decades the 2.8litre will take you to speeds of up to 141mph.
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Mazda MX-5 classic car driving on a British road
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Mazda MX-5 (first generation)
This Mazda MX-5 has been well looked after by its owner, with new lights and a cam belt recently fitted.
It's powered by a 1.6-litre engine and has just under 190,000 miles on the clock.
Classic car fans can head to AutoTrader, where the Mazda is listed for just under £3,000.
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This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine
Ford Escort (sixth generation)
Despite not being placed in the same motorsport category as its forebears, the Ford Escort is a formidable car.
This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine and has clocked over 95,000 miles.
Fans of the hatchback can grab this track day car for £3,000 on Autotrader
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