CLASSIFIED GEMS

Cars that caught our eye in this week’s ads

FORD CORTINA

1974, 47371 miles, £5995, One owner from new when purchased in 1974 from Dees of Croydon, and always garaged. MoT, new battery, fuel pump and filter. 0208 6846925, Croydon

p51 Ford Cortina

It isn’t every day that a one-owner-from-new ‘ Tina MkIII appears in our classifieds, and rarer still that it’s been garaged from new. This one looks like it’s been looked after, with an MoT and plenty of more recent expenditure.

JAGUAR XJ6

1986, 90000 miles, £2500, 2 owners from new, excellent service history, MoT Sept 19, drives beautifully, mechanically superb, luxurious Sovereign model. 07894 901080, Epping

p53 Jaguar XJ6

Well worth a closer look, particularly on account of its long MoT and service history. Ring up first and ask lots of questions about the car’s overall condition; Series 3s are prone to rust but the advert doesn’t mention it.

VAUXHALL CAVALIER

1993, 106000 miles, £795, One owner last 21 years. FSH Recent MoT, lovely genuine condition. Ill health forces sale. 07967 556979, Willington

p70 Vauxhall Cavalier

This MkIII model had all the right signs – the 106k mileage shouldn’t be a problem if it’s been looked after, and the recent MoT and full service history suggest that it has. It’s had the same owner for 21 years – and it’s well priced, too.