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 - sorry, we've busted the budget this week...
1988 MAZDA RX7 FH 2+2 2dr Coupé. Manual, 32,000 miles, Mazda RX7 EGI, 1988 (F), Red, MOT April 2007, Taxed until March 2007, only Done 33,000 miles, 3 owners. Turbo rear spoiler, Original alloy wheels, PAS, E/S/R, E/W, Blaupunkt CD Radio. New tyres and rear exhaust tail pipes. Car in Very Good condition. £1,695 ovno.