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How much should I ask for a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf automatic with 60,000 miles and one owner prior to me. It has the original cassette player, a full-service history, four new tyres and a year's MoT. A littlegem...
I recently returned to the road my 1982 Ford Sierra 1.6 (petrol, pinto, manual) I believe it came off the road in 2002 or earlier, long before I purchased it, and I'm unsure whether or not it has been...
I grew up in the 1980s in France and am now really keen to grab a piece of motoring nostalia from this era. I'd love a convertible ideally. I'm not a motoring expert at all, but probably can learn to do...
I have a 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi, owned from new and untouched. I'm now looking to have it renovated. Can you recommend any restorers either in the South East or in the Midlands?
I have a 1980 Renault 5. Please can you recommend a classic car garage which is a Renault specialist?
I have a Ford Fiesta Popular Plus, which I have owned for 23 years. The car was registered in 1986 and has had one previous owner. It is a three door saloon and has covered 74,000 miles. I would now like...
How much is a 1987 Nissan Sunny with 84,000 miles worth? Will it appreciate if I keep it?
With all the publicity about over complex, money pit, unfit for purpose cars - what do you recommend as a low tech alternative? I realise regulations don't permit this for a modern car, but what about...
Is my F-reg Volkswagen Scirocco a classic yet?
I have an old 1980 Ford Capri 3.0 sat rotting away on my drive and I would dearly love to see it in the hands of a great enthusiast that has the time for it. It needs restored, how do you suggest I go...
 

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