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.
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.
Volkswagen Golf 2.8 VR6, L reg. Three-door, dropped on its bum with 16 inch OZ racing alloys, stainless Janspeed exhaust, Viper induction kit, PAS, CL, FFSR, EM, EW, alarmed, computer, CD player, awesome 150 mph performance, sounds evil, 12 mths MOT & 3 mths tax, bargain. £1,000. no offers.