My dad gave me this car for nothing on passing the Driving Test. 169,000 miles on the clock. Quite nice to drive, the engine was quite torquey and worked well with the autobox. Always felt like as mini cab driver though and it was a bit too big. Sold it for parts for £100.

1974 MGB Roadster

First car I paid for and was £4,500. Used to live by a dodgy MG specialist showroom so bought it from there but had absolutely no idea about classic cars. Had to spend a fortune keep it on the road due to it rusting away on my open to the elements driveway. Had more filler than metal by the end. Sold it for a grand as it didn't pass its last MOT. Lovely when it was sunny day but a pain in the arse otherwise.

Alfa Romeo 156

Bought for £11,000 having only 5,000 miles on the clock. Totally reliable in the 6 years I've owned it apart from a dodgy airbag sensor. Fast enough and cool looking, definitely keeping it for the time being. Recommend one of these motors to anyone and they're as cheap as chips due to Alfa's perceived unreliabilty.