Smart’s Fortwo has garnered a loyal following – and no wonder. It’s distinctive, priced from £1500 and capable of high mileage. The Mk2 is the one to get
The 928 is a true classic - not only is it an investment but it's fun to drive too
You can get a nearly new C-Class and change from £20k
When your people-carrying days are over, a second-hand Mercedes C-Class could beckon
One for trivia fans: the Mondial Cabriolet is the only mid-engined, V8-powered, four-seat convertible ever put into production
It may only be as fast as a modern Ford Fiesta ST, but the Mondial is an eye-catching four-seat sports coupé with a turbo-free V8
A second-hand Range Rover, if you can get past the stigma of a gas guzzler, is a shrewd used buy
Lockdown may have paused private sales, but click and collect is still available for affordable used models
A prototype of the facelifted Sagaris was revealed at a private event in 2008 but never made it to a motor show, let alone dealerships
The last TVR was the best: a lairy coupé with the most powerful naturally aspirated six-pot ever
Quirky cars tend to hold their value on the used market, and they don't come much quirkier than the Suzuki Jimny
2006 Ford Focus or a deposit on a PCP? Your choice
If you’re hardly driving any more, why buy new? Instead, plump for a banger
The more powerful JDM engine was built in Japan, shipped to Swindon for installation into the car and returned to its homeland in situ
The EP3-generation Honda Civic Type R may still have a boy-racer reputation, but cared-for examples are quickly rising in value
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