THE CCW VIEW

CHRIS HOPE, FEATURES EDITOR

‘There’s a genuine buzz around these cars at the moment as their positioning within the larger enthusiast hobby transforms them from being interesting weekend/ second cars to proper classics, with all that entails. Foremost among these qualities is that people are beginning to spend serious money on the good ones to make them even better. Rust has been a big issue with these cars for a number of years, which is why so many have been scrapped. Though there are still a few out there that have been neglected, it’s easier than ever to avoid the worst and bag one of the best with the support of knowledgeable specialists and a number of clubs. And there are still plenty to choose from, so you can afford to be reasonably choosy.’