£100K Garage: Russell Watts

Type R fan Russell wants another fast Honda back, with a M-car, Jap legend and Land Rover too

Name: Russell Watts
Previously owned: Mk1 Volkswagen Polo, Honda Civic DX (1991), Rover 216i coupe, Mazda 626, Mercedes W202 C-Class Estate, Honda Civic Type R (EP3), Honda Civic Type R (FN2), Honda Integra Type R (DC2 JDM) and a bunch of Ford Transit vans.
Currently owned: 2016 Ford Transit twin-cab Limited
On the shortlist: "Probably more Type Rs as I can't seem to get enough of them. Way down the line a Porsche or Nissan GT-R when I grow up and the kids move out (but not this time)! In the near future I'm looking to get something small and fun to run along side my van, a Fiesta ST or maybe the new Up! GTI when they release it as that looks mighty fun."

1970s: Datsun 280Z California
Cost: £18,000
Balance: £82,000
Why I chose it: "Probably my all-time favourite classic Jap car with exception of the early GT-Rs, but they were out of budget. This would make the perfect weekend getaway car with the missus. Head off in search of some nice B-roads and would look the part parked up outside a nice country hotel. The car itself looks to be in great nick and I really like the colour too. Would have preferred a darker interior but it wouldn't put me off, that's for sure."

1980s: Land Rover 90 V8 SWB
Cost: £14,995
Balance: £67,005
Why I chose it: "A practical, good looking all-terrain motor - what's not to like? Would be great for playing around on the Salisbury planes where my parents live (which is probably where it would stay, as it isn't much use in London). I love how practical they are, it's easy to clean inside and out tpp so perfect for kids and dogs. I also really like the way this one looks, it would turn heads around town and do the job in the fields. Perfect!"

1990s: Honda Integra Type R (DC2)
Cost: £5,000
Balance: £62,005
Why I chose it: "I had one (1996 model) which I loved. I sold it and regretted it! Amazing car that's surprisingly practical and easy to own, they also drive so well. Fantastic balance and the gear change is also brilliant, as you'd expect from Honda. The interior is pretty full on but made me smile every time I got in it. It also has fairly low running costs (with the exception of insurance) but that wasn't too bad last time I checked either. This would make a great weekend toy for track days and visiting car/motorsport events with mates (short ones in the back as it's a squeeze). It was a hard choice between this and the EK9 as I've always wanted one of those, but as a previous owner I want another go with this one."

2000s: BMW M3 CSL
Cost: £59,995
Balance: £2,010
Why I chose it: "I wanted something reliable and with back seats to use as a daily car. Probably not everyone's idea of a daily but I think these things should be driven. None of my other choices would make sensible daily drivers but this thing would be a hoot on the B-roads and be happy on the motorway munching up the miles. I considered both manual Porsche 911 Turbos and V10 R8s but they're a bit flash and not as special either once you get down to the bare bones of what the cars are. Most people would think it was just an old 3 Series but I'd know and so would other enthusiasts."