WHERE TO BUY ONE

Despite gaining widespread recognition as an effortlessly enjoyable executive express, ST220 sales were disappointing. Added to the fact that the earliest cars are now 15 years old, there are rapidly- decreasing examples available second-hand.

At the lowest end of the market you’ll find tatty ST220s on eBay, social media and such like. Some are with private sellers, while traders often offer troublesome Mondeos as ‘spares or repairs’ to avoid warranty comebacks.

All ST220s are too old to be found at dealerships but decent backstreet dealers are generally home to the better examples. Some specialist traders are beginning to show an interest in mint, low-mileage machines.

Don’t forget to check out ST forums, too, for enthusiast owners thinking of selling up.