When cornering, the GTV’s rear wheels turn slightly before realigning themselves with the fronts as centrifugal forces increase
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Convertible Beetles are all about fun, cruising and posing
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All versions of the 456 used a 436bhp front-mounted V12
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Corrado's handsome angular bodywork can fall victim to rust, so get the torch out
New, the Volkswagen Corrado was referred to as 'the people's Porsche', which means you don't pay over the odds today
Merc C180 wagon is a posh way to carry things for £6000
All the comfort of an executive saloon with the practicality of a van, and yours for the price of a middle-aged Polo
The V8 makes 414bhp, or 444bhp in later special-edition models
The E90, E92 and E93 M3 saloon, coupé and convertible took BMW’s performance icon to new levels of technical sophistication
Classic 1990s wedge-shaped grand tourer with a BMW badge: a snip at £2995
Less than £3000 for a bona fide BMW performance icon? Just don't expect fuel costs to be as cheap
Vauxhall Viva has a good record for passing its MOT
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So His Lordship can keep an eye on Parker up front, the range-topping RT Mulliner has a second speedometer in the back
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