FIVE MORE MAGNIFICENT MIDLIFE MOTORS

Porsche 911 £99,275 to £214,200

The Boxster’s larger, more famous sister is considered the most typical car purchase for people having a midlife crisis. The current model, with the internal designation 992 distinguishing it from the previous seven generations, retains a basic shape that makes the 911 one of the most recognisable cars of all time.

Aston Martin Vantage £134,255 to £158,755

The British sports car legend, beloved of James Bond (and more beloved of those who would like to think they are James Bond), came third. The Vantage badge denotes an even higherperformance variant. A new one is out in the next few weeks, with a 656bhp 4.0-litre twin-turbo engine – we will be featuring a review next month.

Jaguar F-Type £62,380 to £115,485

This loud and proud coupé or convertible is the last hurrah for petrol-powered Jaguar sports cars as the renowned British brand goes all-electric by next year. The V8engined models seduce with more than adundant power, although in truth the lesser-powered models are much easier to live with day-to-day.

Audi TT £43,385 to £56,435

The perenially cool German coupé or roadster shared equal fifth with the rambunctious Ford Mustang. It is eminently affordable compared with most of the cars listed here, but top versions are almost as fast point-topoint thanks to a range of strong engines allied to all-wheel drive traction. Get one while you still can.

Ford Mustang £55,585 to £67,585

Another “crisis” car that’s available in coupé or convertible forms – and also not one for shrinking violets. A rumbling 5.0-litre V8 engine with 440bhp and rear-wheel drive give this fast Ford an almost old-fashioned feel but on the road few other current road cars can match its instant, accessible drama and excitement.