Ford Fiesta MK3 1.2, Opel Corsa B 1.2, VW Golf Mk4 GT TDI 150, VW Golf Mk3 GTI
"I'm a rally fan at heart so a prerequisite would be a road car with rally pedigree. The issue then becomes which era of rallying? 70s? Group B? Group A? Real world need is then a consideration; I can't drive a 70s shed to work or the supermarket every day so maybe an RS Audi or AMG Merc could see to that. Maybe £100,000 won't be enough!"
Ford Escort Mexico
"The Mk1 has always been a dream of mine stemming from summer afternoons spent lining rally stages waiting for a tail happy Escort to pass. This one ticks all of the looks and performance boxes and is sorted enough to be used on track days too!"
Jaguar XJR
Cost: £16,995
Balance: £53,005
Why I chose it: "Sensible(ish) hat on. You need a car to cruise to work in, why not look like a boss while you do it? This one appears classy, the mileage is low and it has 400hp under the bonnet; what's not to like?
Land Rover Defender 90
"I am a country boy and what country boy worth his salt does not appreciate a good off road jaunt? One owner, low mileage and a pick-up (think of all of the stuff you could put in the back of it!)."
Caterham Seven
Cost: £13,995
Balance: £32,020
Why I chose it: "The ultimate drivers' car for me. Imagine a sun drenched B-road in mid July and think of the fun you could have behind the wheel of a Super 7. The right colour combo, not as mad as the newer Caterhams. The only challenge would be keeping it between the hedges!"
[A deposit has already been placed on Tom's original Seven. This was the nearest alternative available].
VW Golf GTI Mk7
"I love the VW Golf! I love the magic letters GTI too so why not put the two together? This is included as it is a real world aspiration for my next daily driver. It has the comfort features but also the GTI charm!"
[Another sold car again unfortunately! Tom's first
Golf GTI
was a manual Performance Pack car. The substitute is missing the additional power but keeps the manual and it's still red!]
Peugeot 205 GTI
Cost: £2,295
Balance: £6,075
Why I chose it: "When I was a teenager a good friend had a 205 GTI and I have loved it ever since. I chose this one as it is in good nick but not perfect, an ideal project. Even with £100,000 worth of machinery in the garage I think having something to tinker with is good for the soul. The remaining cash would be used to buy parts!"