When it comes to cars, everyone wants a bargain. And with cars getting more reliable, more durable and more rot-free than ever they have been, paying pocket money for an older machine need not be a total restoration job.
In other words, old cars have never been such a good buy -- you get a lot of car for your money, and £1,000 is still throwaway money when it comes to cars -- but just for the giving season, we're 'giving' you £2,000 to play with.
So in the spirit of aiming for fun, low-cost motoring, here's our regular weekly slot following a trawl of Auto Trader's depths to find a drive-away bargain.
1985 BMW 6 SERIES 635 CSiA 2dr Coupe. Automatic, 124,256 miles, Automatic. Classic Shark nose 80's GT in Zinnober Red with Full Cream Leather interior. Very good condition. Full Service history, and extensive history folder including all old MOTs and reciepts etc. MOT till 08/2007, TAX till 05/2007.
Electric everything, windows, memory seats, sunroof, even headrests and everything still works. Trip computer. Kenwood CD player is only non original part on the car. Refurbished original Alloys and 5 good Avon tyres. Swichable Sports Automatic gearbox. Cylinder Head gasket replaced at 118K miles, and recent new radiator, brake discs and pads. Private plate included in sale.
Totally original and un-molested classic 80's motoring. Even have original key with built in working torch. Slight rust and odd minor blemish from 21 years of motoring but looks sensational, hence realistic asking price. Will be sad to see it go as its a car I fully enjoyed owning. Please e-mail or call with any questions. £2,000.