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I’m a motors expert – here are the best classic cars for under £5k
A MOTORS expert has revealed the best classic cars you can buy for under £5,000.
YouTuber Auto Enclave has provided a detailed insight into the top five classic vehicles on a budget.
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He found the affordable cars after trawling through Autotrader.
Porsche 944
First on his list of recommendations is the Porsche 944.
He describes the car's handling and grip as "sensational", adding that the 944 kept Porsche afloat in the early 1980s due to its popularity.
While the £5k budget will likely land you with a 2.5-litre engine with 163-horsepower, but if you find one that has been looked after it will last beyond 100,00 miles.
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He also said any Porsche at less than £5,000 is a "tantalising" offer.
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MG MGB GT
The MG MGB GT is "littered around every car meet in the UK", the motor expert says.
The lightweight entry-level classic sports car has a "great community around it", providing helpful information and advice over any issues with the vehicle.
For the same reason, as well as the quantity on the road, it is much easier to obtain parts if something were to go wrong.
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For under £5,000, he says you should be able to find a MG MGB GT with well under 100,000 miles on the clock.
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Volkswagen Corrado
A rarer sight on UK roads, the standard 1.8-litre Volkswagen Corrado models can be found for under the £5k budget.
The eye-catching styling of the Corrado makes it "one of the best-looking Volkswagens ever made".
There is also the possibility of an engine swap with the more powerful VR6 for those who are more mechanically minded.
He says it is relatively easy to find parts for the car due to its popularity in Europe.
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Toyota MR2
Described as a "rogue" pick, buyers can find a "relatively clean" model of the the Toyota MR2.
The mid-engine sports car is "great for track days" with their turbo-charged engines allowing drivers to extract greater power.
The two-litre model, which can be found within the budget, will provide 158-horsepower with a zero to 60mph time of 7.7 seconds.
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Mercedes W126
The final choice, described as the "opposite" of the MR2, the W126 Mercedes S-Class is often known as the last true Mercedes-Benz.
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He describes it as the "benchmark" for quality and refinement in the 1980s, adding that it "set standards that other manufacturers were not able to emulate".
The model was "much loved by oligarchs, political leaders and celebrities" and can be found within the budget if you search carefully.
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