CLASSIFIED GEMS

Cars that caught our eye in this week’s ads

LOTUS EXCEL

1987, 39,000 miles, £5750, ono, Lotus Excel SE, very low mileage, 4 owners, Calypso Red with cream leather. Good original condition. Enthusiast owned. 07919 221360, South Yorkshire

p53 Lotus Excel

You’ll struggle to find a sports car as capable for the money as this Excel, even if it isn’t the cheapest example. This looks the one to get however, with low miles and a low number of owners…

PORSCHE 924

1984, 21,500 miles, £2900, new MoT with loads of recent work on engine. New front discs, pads and bearings with 4 new tyres. Great condition with minimal wear on the interior. 07852 282592, Devon

p58 Porsche 924

...although at half the price, this 924 is also great value. Not as fast as the Lotus, but a great steer with lower running costs. Might be worth querying the mileage, though, as 924s have five-digit odometers.

ROVER 3500

1970, 73000 miles, £5500, Leather interior, new carpets, well maintained, genuine mileage, first to see will buy. 07835 464921, Barnoldswick

p60 Rover 3500

This looks a solid, honest and good value ticket into V8 Rover ownership, with low miles and desirable options too, including a manual gerabox and bootlid-mounted spare. Check for corrosion, though.