NISSAN MICRA C+C 1.6 ACENTA
2008, 59,000 miles, £1995 Sadly, not a shocking pink special-edition Micra, but a decent deal: a reliable city car with a fairly strong engine and decent handling. Far cheaper than the equivalent hatch.
RENAULT WIND 1.6 GT-LINE
2011, 63,000 miles, £3450 Renaultsport-derived chassis and Twingo 133 engine make this a surprisingly enjoyable option for a Sunday blast through the countryside. Check carefully for sticking windows and suspension issues, though.
ABARTH 695C RIVALE
2018, 23,000 miles, £19,995 Landaulet-style roof allows you to properly relish the burble of this Abarth’s Akrapovic exhaust. It is on the (very) sharp end of the price scale, however, owing to its posh spec, including carbonfibre interior trim.
LEXUS SC 430
2006, 80,000 miles, £9900 Hardly Lexus’s finest moment, but a comfortable…