CLASSIFIED GEMS

Cars that caught our eye in this week’s ads

BMW E30

1990, in white, power steering, body has no rust, interior excellent, just serviced, 4 new tyres, electric windows and sunroof, 01772 793029, Preston

p48 BMW E30

Described as an ‘entry level luxury car’, the E30 is a reliable performer. And that’s helped in this instance by new tyres – always good news – and a recent service to iron out any problems.

LOTUS EXCEL

1984, 61,489 miles, £5995, Lotus Excel 2.2, silver. Superb red interior. £5k spent in the past four years. MoT until June 2018, Cambelt serviced, heritage certificate. Drives really well, 07877 234013, Norfolk

p52 Lotus Excel

A front-engined sports car that owes much to Japan as well as Britain. It employed some of the technology used to make the Toyota Supra. We like the service record for this car.

MORRIS MARINA

1980, 5652 miles, £2000. This car was a barn find. Has a good engine and box not original. New brakes all round, new MoT and full service. Just needs TLC and fresh coat of paint, 07977 051327, Somerset

p56 Morris Marina

Every now and then you can’t help but look back on the good old days and dad’s car. Here it is – nice and tatty looking just like his did! This looks like a fun project that could actually be driven away.