ROAD-LEGAL RALLYING ALTERNATIVES

CITROEN SAXO £3000

This Citroën Saxo has been comprehensively overhauled specifically for rallying, gaining Bilstein suspension, a hydraulic handbrake, a 1.1 gearbox with Tran-x limited-slip differential, uprated front brakes and an eight-point bolt-in roll-cage. The previous owner has spared no expense, even adding a fibreglass bonnet and Perspex windows. Yours for £3000.

PEUGEOT 106 RALLYE £7450

This Phase 1 Peugeot 106 Rallye is powered by the French firm’s punchy 1.3-litre engine, with 100bhp at 7200rpm. The model’s strengths were its chassis and steering, and a 826kg kerb weight meant few hot hatches topped it in the turns. This one has several new parts installed and an extensive history but needs a quick repaint.

AUDI QUATTRO £48,000

The four-wheel-drive Audi Quattro is a rally icon that took almost every gong going, including two manufacturer world titles. A 2.0-litre turbocharged engine makes 197bhp, giving a 0-62mph time of 7.1 sec. This example has covered 90,000 miles and has an extensive service history and immaculate bodywork.

MG METRO 6R4 £450,000

The MG Metro R64 was designed by Williams and packs four-wheel drive and a bespoke 3.0-litre V6 engine that makes 410bhp. It was said to be the first engine designed specifically for rallying. We found one for £450,000; it’s one of just nine works cars produced and was used as a recce car for rally driver Tony Pond.