What to pay

Prices vary wildly but have all risen in recent years. Projects start at £3k-£5k. Roadworthy cars likely to need significant investment before long are at least twice this.

Prices of goodcondition cars start from £15k. Values depend on condition rather than specification.

Pay up to £40k for an excellent original or restored car. The latter will probably have cost its owner at least £60k to get the work done – which is why so few really good G-wagens come up for sale.