What I really want is a classic Mini but....

[TastyBurger]

Having run a rover 75 for the last 6 months I now find myself craving something small and nippy. I've been hankering after a mini for a while now but still haven't taken the plunge mainly because there really aren't any good ones for my budget of about £1500. So basically what I'm looking for is something with similar go-kart handling characteristics to an old mini but less rusty and for £1500, any suggestions?

Failing that, anything else fun and a little bit quick in my budget. It needs to be fairly reasonable to insure and have 4/5 seats (doesn't matter if they're tiny since it's not me who sits in them) other than that I'm not picky. I've had a little look at Ford Pumas but I'm not convinced there are any rust free ones left.

[backwoodsman]

You can still get a Metro Turbo for that money.

[rallycross]

backwoodsman said:

You can still get a Metro Turbo for that money.

Really? Please send me details.

Sport Ka or Puma is the answer but will be a bit rusty but for £1500 that's to be expected (can be patched up come mot time).

[Edmundo2]

Spitfire, Imp, Fiat X19. No show stoppers at this money but may find something?

[anonymous-user]

Renaultsport Clio?

[Edmundo2]

Edmundo2 said:

Spitfire, Imp, Fiat X19. No show stoppers at this money but may find something?

Sorry missed the 4 seat bit!

[Wigeon Incognito]

The Fords are a good idea, I think I'd go for a Peugeot 205 or early 106.

The good 205s seem to lurk on Car And Classic.

[Qwert1e]

Wigeon Incognito said:

The Fords are a good idea,

Totally agree. I'd avoid old crap like Imps and Spitfires. They weren't much good 40 years ago and they're certainly no good today.