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Top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000 including ‘bargain’ BMW and ‘punchy’ Fiat

THE TOP 10 classic cars on the market for under £3K, including a “bargain” BMW and a “punchy” Fiat, have been revealed.

Classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear’s top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs.

Alfa Romeo Spider convertible parked by a river.
Alfa Romeo GTV Spider on the market for under £2,000
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Alfa Romeo GTV Spider

This fan favourite is on the market for under two grand.

It delivers 155bhp and 138lb-ft of torque from its smaller 16-valve four-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Despite not being fast it is still one of Alfa Romeo’s iconic models.

Fiat Coupe 2.0v Turbo.
The Fiat Coupe 2.0v Turbo
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Fiat Coupe Turbo

This Italian-designed motor features an exterior by Chris Bangle and an interior crafted by Pininfarina.

The punchy turbocharged inline-five Fiat also gets an uprated catback exhaust and air-con.

Fiat fans can buy a used version of the model for £1,600 on eBay.

Silver Volkswagen Golf Mk2 parked in a parking lot.
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Volkswagen Golf Mk 2 with just over 90,000 miles is going for just under £2,000[/caption]

Vauxhall Calibra

With just over 90,000 miles on the clock, this Vauxhall Calibra is up for sale at just under £2,000.

The low price is due to it having a fuel pipe leak and a blown exhaust, but those can be easily fixed, according to Top Gear.

For those looking for a fully working version, Autotrader have a model selling for £2,495.

1994 Jaguar XJ Sovereign in a showroom.
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XJ40 embodies the luxury brand’s classic era[/caption]

Jaguar XJ (second generation)

Jaguar boasts one of the most iconic classic car line-ups, making it a firm favourite among enthusiasts.

The XJ40 embodies the luxury brand’s classic era, with an interior packed with comfort-focused features.

One model with over 90,000 miles with a 4.0L engine can be found on Autotrader selling for £2,750.

Red Triumph Spitfire convertible.
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A model is available for just £2,610, on Autotrader[/caption]

Triumph Spitfire (1500)

Motoring fans will agree that this car has one of the best names and looks among classic motors.

Fitted with bespoke wire wheels and a black and white colour combination, this model is available for just £2,610.

It’s been with the same owner for the past 18 years and has been well maintained, with a new exhaust and brake servo recently fitted.

Silver 1988 Saab 900 Turbo coupe.
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This classic motor is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader.[/caption]

Saab 900

Similar to the Triumph Spitfire, this owner has also done a lot of work to restore this classic car.

This Saab 900 is fitted with a roof rack and is on offer for just £2,650, on Autotrader.

It also comes with a brand new audio system and speakers.

Silver Volkswagen Golf Mk2 parked in a parking lot.
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The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit[/caption]

Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk1)

This MK1 Golf GTI ‘Citi’ was built for the South African market, with production running from 1984 right up to 2009.

The classic motor produces 80bhp/90lb from its 1.6-litre petrol unit.

With just 75,000 miles on the clock, this Volkswagen is up for grabs on eBay for just over £2,000.

Silver BMW 7 Series E38.
The Bimmer classic is available for just under £2,000
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BMW 7 Series (E38)

The 728i is described as being the bargain of the bunch, according to Top Gear.

The Bimmer classic is available to snap up for just a mere £1,995.

Despite being almost three decades the 2.8litre will take you to speeds of up to 141mph.

Yellow 1995 Mazda MX-5 driving on a road.
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Mazda MX-5 classic car driving on a British road[/caption]

Mazda MX-5 (first generation)

This Mazda MX-5 has been well looked after by its owner, with new lights and a cam belt recently fitted.

It’s powered by a 1.6-litre engine and has just under 190,000 miles on the clock.

Classic car fans can head to AutoTrader, where the Mazda is listed for just under £3,000.

Red 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth driving on a road.
This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine

Ford Escort (sixth generation)

Despite not being placed in the same motorsport category as its forebears, the Ford Escort is a formidable car.

This RS 2000 boasts a 2.0-litre engine and has clocked over 95,000 miles.

Fans of the hatchback can grab this track day car for £3,000 on Autotrader

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