161mph is the top speed of the Esprit Sport 300, established by Autocar in 1993
The Esprit Turbo's head-turning ability is as strong today as it ever was. But is owning one likely to be a pain in your low-slung bottom? Not necessarily
SLs are solid and well finished but rust is becoming an issue
R129-gen cruiser is a no-brainer if you’re after a prestigious and solidly built used convertible, but there are pitfalls to be avoided
There are many things to like about the Tigra: it’s an eye-catching, hard-top convertible that’s reliable, easy to drive and cheap to run
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
The Golf R’s 2.0-litre engine produces 267bhp and 258lb ft
VW’s potent but perfectly usable four-wheel-drive take on the ubiquitous Golf is a solid second-hand performance buy
P38 was the number of the Range Rover Mk2 development team’s office building
Risk and reward? You can expect plenty of both from the Mk2 Range Rover, if you’re willing to wager just £1500 or so
If the Mini's looks don’t grab you, give Specsavers a call
The last-of-the-breed original-shape Minis, made by Rover in 1996-2000, aren’t as pricey as classic ones yet are just as much fun
Intelligent on-demand 4WD system was optional from 2014
Even Land Rover didn’t expect the baby of the Range Rover line-up to be such a sales hit. Result: there are lots of used ones around today
A cared-for Mk2 will deliver a rewarding drive
A second-gen Mazda MX-5 is more fun to drive than a Mk3 and you can pick up a runner with an MOT for just £350
Avoid the notoriously dodgy gearbox and you're in for a good time with a Renaultsport Clio 197
Renaultsport’s potent reworkings of the Clio have won legions of fans, but used examples aren’t without problems
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