ALTERNATIVES

BMC 1100/1300 1962-’75, 2,132,980 built Front-wheel drive with independent Hydrolastic suspension plus great Issigonis packaging made a fine family car that outsold the Viva, though severe rot issues have limited survivors. Price now £2-8000

FORD ESCORT Mk1/2 1968-’80, 2.89m built The Anglia was an HA rival, but the HB/C went head-on with the Escort, using a similar layout. Ford won the sales battle, despite less space and a crude axle location, and survivors are highly prized. Price now £3-35,000+