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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
