ALTERNATIVES

JENSEN INTERCEPTOR 1966-’93/6977 built With 6.3- then 7.2-litre Chrysler V8s and 255-330bhp, the Touring-styled Interceptor topped 135mph with acceleration to match an Aston. Almost all were built before 1976; rot is their nemesis. Price now £15-75,000

MASERATI KHAMSIN 1974-’82/435 built The same price as an Aston at launch (but later much cheaper), with dramatic Gandini styling, a 4.9-litre four-cam V8 and Citroën powered steering and brakes, but almost unusable rear seats. Price now £60-140,000