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This is the comparison page from a 1977 Motor magazine test of the BMW 320. I would happily have any of the cars listed here, what great cars there were then. First choice for me would be the RS2000, not just because of its value now, what would be your choice? #classiccars

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We have jumped to 1993 and Autocar’s road test of the Toyota Supra. Normally I struggle to look past an M3 but this time I am going for the Supra, it was an iconic car and I have never driven one. What would you choose? #classiccars

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Happy 2024 to you all. More Supercars today with the 1991 Autocar test of the Porsche 911 Turbo. For me the Ferrari looks expensive so I am torn between the NSX and the Carlton. I know it’s not a sports car but I just really want the Carlton, what about you? #classiccars

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The Testarossa was launched in 1984 as Ferrari’s flagship, undoubtedly beautiful and with amazing handling yet it failed to steal my heart. The Countach is stunning but it is the Vantage that I would want, hand stitched leather with raw power. What would you have? #classiccars

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The BMW M1, tested here by Autocar in 1980 was produced from 1978 to 81, it was BMW's first mid engined car and first M car, using the amazing 3.5 litre engine. It is the most expensive here (c£37.5k) and LHD. I love Aston but it’s the M1 for me. What about you? #classiccars

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A mouth watering selections super saloons from 1987 today. The Jag shows great value for money, the Bentley and Merc opulent luxury, the Ferrari and Porsche are stunners but it’s the raw power in gentlemen’s club clothes of the Vantage for me. What about you? #classiccars

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4 months

Some ridiculous supercars from 2003 to celebrate this being my 100th comparison test post. I really don’t know which of these I would prefer but will pick the Ferrari because it is still an iconic car. Hope you are all enjoying the posts, I will keep them coming. #classccars

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Some 1994 exotica for my Christmas post. Amazing that the Bugatti’s *mammoth* performance gives same 0-60 time as my four door diesel. Clearly I want all of these cars but F1 (not just because of value now) and F40 would be the first two for me, what about you? #classiccars

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After a bit of time travelling, we are in 1994 with the Autocar test of the Ford Probe. I would struggle to want the Probe less, I want to like the Rover but the write up is bad. I love the Calibra but the Corrado has to be the one for me. What would you go for? #classiccars

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£20k could buy you an exciting coupe in 1995 but the decision was which one. The BMW and Ford are outgunned for me but I would be happy with any of the others. I love the Fiat and the Nissan but would save up for the Corrado. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Scirocco was a coupe version of the already hugely successful Golf but for some reason I am not a fan. Manta and R17 both look good but too slow. Celica 2nd gen too ugly so it has to be the beautiful Lancia for me. What would you have? #classiccars

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Britain had a lot of small sports cars to rival the Fiat X1/9 at the time of this 1979 Motor magazine test. With the updated 1500cc engine, five speed gearbox and most importantly mid engined layout the Fiat would be the winner for me, what do you think? #classiccars #Fiat

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The high performance saloon was a booming market in the late 80s. The 405 Mi 16 and its sister BX GTi 16V were at the front. Normally I would be to go for the Alfa 75 but the Renault is so rapid I think I will have that. Montego was awful! What would you have? #classccars

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By 1988 there were different tiers of hot hatches, the fastest and most expensive had 16 valve engines or big turbos. All are good on this list and I am torn between the bottom three but today I pick the Delta. Really I would get a Strada Abarth. What about you? #classiccars

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Before SUVs and People Carriers, huge estate cars were popular in the UK. Citroen, Peugeot and Volvo were all great cars, Opel hideously slow and Fairmont not suited to the UK. I have always loved the first generation Granada V6 and it’s my choice, what about you? #classiccars

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Audi’s replacement for the Quattro, the S2, was launched into a challenging market in 1991, a lot of competitors had 4x4 products. For me this one is easy, I want the Integrale, for how it goes, handles and looks not to mention current value. What would you choose? #classiccars

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The Lotus Esprit Turbo was very competitive when it was launched in 1980 with class leading weight and performance with mid engined handling to boot. For me, the Lotus and Ferrari are tempting here but the 911 offers the best package. Which one would you pick? #classiccars

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The Esprit Turbo was a bargain Supercar in the 70s and 80s with not much to match it. I drove one and it blew my mind. 328 and Jalpa are great but pricey, GTA is tempting but I am choosing the Lotus because I drove one and it’s the underdog. What would you have? #classiccars

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The XJ5.3C was a two door coupe version of the XJ saloon that had a short production run from 1975. IMO it was the most beautiful XJ and this version has the glorious V12. Reliability and fuel consumption are suspect but it is still my pick. What about you? #classiccars

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The Maserati Merak was the little brother and 2+2 version of the Bora supercar. Performance is obviously awful compared to today but I am having the Merak for its beauty, rarity and thoroughbred, Ferrari also tempting but obvious choice. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Panther Solo was the last car produced by the short lived company Panther. It used a Sierra Cosworth Engine matched to four wheel drive. A lot to like on this page just not the Solo. It may be cheap but the amazing Delta would be my pick, what about you? #classiccars

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6 months

Autocar chose a curious set of rivals for this 1989 Mercedes SL500 road test. I love Astons but at more than double the price it’s not really a rival to me. The XJS is old and unreliable, the Merc is a worthy option but my choice would be the 928, what about you? #classiccars

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The Lancia Montecarlo shed the Beta name for the second generation car but was rare with fewer than 8000 produced. I sort of want every car on this list (maybe not the TR7) but a rear wheel drive mid engined Lancia has to be the one. What would you have? #classiccars

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With Cosworth’s help Ford put a fantastic engine in a very popular car at a reasonable and had an immediate hit with buyers and thieves. I want the M3 here, amazing handling and speed, who cares if it’s only LHD, and now worth a mint. What are you having? #classiccars

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The Nova GTE entered the top league of junior hot hatches in 1988, here in one of Motor’s last tests. The 205 GTi was a great car, and the GT Turbo was unbelievably quick but my heart was stolen by the Uno Turbo I drove but never afforded. What would you choose? #classiccars

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6 months

The RS2000 followed a line of successful rally cars and, if that was not enough, it appeared in the Professionals TV show. The Lancia is beautiful but there is something about the Escort and it is my choice, the Dolomite is a close second. What would you have? #classiccars

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Another comparison test where I want all of the cars in it. The Saab was a landmark car at the time of this 1979 test but looks a little expensive. I love E21 BMWs so pick the 323i but if I needed more room then the Scimitar or Monza (manual). What about you? #classiccars

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The Matra Bagheera is an often forgotten mid-engined car with the rare boast of three seats. For rarity the Matra is great but too slow for me. I love the Lancia but the TVR is so quick, reliability be damned it is my pick. What would you choose? #classiccars

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Luxury cars from 1980 today. I want everything here, with the exception of the Granada, including those at the top of the page. I love the Rover, the Senator and the Citroen but it has to be the 528i for me, fastest and great quality too. What would you pick? #classiccars

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The Ferrari 348 was the latest Ferrari V8 at the time of this 1990 Autocar test. The Merc shouldn’t be here but all others worthy contenders with the Nissan capably punching well above its weight. The top two for me with NSX being my choice. What about you? #classiccars

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I worked with someone who had a Midas at this time. It was an ugly, cramped and unreliable car with a claustrophobic inducing lack of visibility. I am not sure it’s a rival but I would have the Uno Turbo, I drove one and regret not buying. What would you have? #classiccars

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The M635CSi was the peak of the E24 BMW 6 series range, it brought more power and a sharper look. From this list you could make a case for any car, the Jag looks fantastic value but I will go with the M6 as much for its appearance as anything else, what about you? #classiccars

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The Cavalier SRi 130, tested here by Motor in 1987 put a great engine in an ageing car. I had this engine in the later model, it was fast but with awful handling. I am going for the Cavalier for old times but the Montego is tempting too. What are you going for? #classiccars

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The MG Montego was very fast but was also a very wild ride making it a very unusual car for Austin Rover. Despite there being an Italian car in the options, I am going for the 323i here. There are few things better than a six cylinder E30. What would you have? #classiccars

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Luxury cars from 1990 to round out the year with Autocar’s test of the Rolls Silver Spirit. I like a car that is good to drive so reject the Rolls in favour of the S class. BMW V12 is very tempting but I drove my boss’s SEL in ‘90 so choose that, what about you? #classiccars

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The BMW 325iX was the first in a long line of 4WD BMW 3 Series cars. It was rare in the UK and available LHD only despite picture. Even though I have a 4WD 3 series, I prefer RWD cars so will pick the normal 325i here. What about you? #classiccars

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The Alfasud Sprint tested here by Motor in 1978, was not the prettiest ‘sud IMO but I love all Alfasuds so it should be an obvious choice. However, I still regret not getting a 128 3P, great looking and a lively performer, it is my choice, what about you? #classiccars

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Some luxury bruisers from 1995 today. The Continental R was descended from the Turbo R which is credited with saving Bentley. For me I cannot see past the ultimate bruiser, the Aston Martin Vantage so it would be my pick. What would you have? #classiccars

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3 months

The Golf GTi was already best in class before it got the extra 200cc. Despite this I have never been a fan really, maybe I like an underdog but the Italian duo look interesting or maybe the R5. Who am I kidding? it has to be the Golf, what would you have? #classiccars

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I vividly remember, as a child, looking at the new Lagonda at the 1976 Motor Show with awe. Over the tears I have come to regard it as ridiculous. The (normal) Aston V8 however, is a thing of beauty and is my pick here, Jag close second. What would you have? #classiccars

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4 months

The Hyundai S Coupe looked much smarter than the company’s previous offerings. It entered a competitive market but was lacking in performance. I liked the Calibra but it looks pricey here, not as much as Volvo. It’s CRX for me, VW second. What about you? #classiccars

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The Escort XR3 was a hit right from the off in 1980. In 1982 it was fuel injected with more power, then the XR3i, also hugely popular but not with everyone. Here, I would not have the Ford. I like the Alfa and the Fiat but would choose the VW, what about you? #classiccars

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7 months

Today we are in 1987 for Motor’s road test of the Citroen BX19 16V. It is undoubtedly a very worthy car especially prior to the arrival of the 405 16V. All great cars here (Montego?) but choice is easy for me, I am having the Alfa and that V6. What about you? #classiccars

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2 months

The Renault 18 Turbo fired some life into an otherwise quite dull car. I am afraid I will be true to form a go for Italian cars here but not sure which, I like the Alfa, Lancia and Fiat. Golf should not be in list. What would you have? #classiccars

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2 months

Today’s list comes from Motor’s 1986 test of the Lotus Excel and has produced a list of cars from which I want all. I could make a case for every one including the other rivals at the top. Today I am going for the Quattro, could change tomorrow, what about you? #classiccars

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6 months

The Chevette HD was a very early, often forgotten but very able hot hatch. The rival list here is varied but for me, I would have to have the RS2000 but I do love the Dolly and Chevette too. What would you have? Also, guess the year of this test? #classiccars

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3 months

I have not covered off roaders in my posts much so here is a comparison from 1993. This is not my area of knowledge but I would have the Disco for the V8 burble. However if I am going to drive across Africa then it would be the Landcruiser. What would you have? #classiccars

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The X1/9 was the only real rival to the MR2 when it was launched in 1984. It was expensive but much faster and with good build quality. An X1/9 130TC would have been fun. For me the MR2 is the pick of the two but I really want the Lancia Volumex, what about you? #classiccars

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3 months

Some 1995 supercars to cheer you up after the Marina yesterday. Clearly they are all pretty special but the outrageous Vantage stole my heart, more a grand tourer than sports car but brute force in abundance. V600 even better! What would you have? #classiccars

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A battle of type 4 cars here. The 5 series was a great car but the E28 was getting old. The Merc would still be going now but I may be bored of it. I always wanted a Thema turbo and it looks cheap but that Alfa engine, it has to be the 164, what about you? #classiccars

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The Saab 9000 was their flagship and part of the Type 4 series of cars, this comparison makes it look very expensive. Here I would go with the W124 Mercedes, a quality car built to last, I drove my bosses car similar to this and loved it. What would you have? #classiccars

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A change of pace today with the 1980 test of the Renault 5 TL and a comparison with other superminis. Not a lot to choose between any of them but I am going for the Renault because they were such a pretty design. What would you choose? #classiccars

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Alfa had been behind in the horse power race of 1980s hot hatches but this 33 Veloce model brought them close. There is a lot to like in this comparison, I am less interested in the Honda and Astra but like the rest but the Delta is my pick. What about you? #classiccars

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Some 2005 supercars to get you over the shock of the old Lada yesterday. Obviously I would really like all of these cars but some are not practical. If I need a daily driver I would pick the beautiful Aston but for a toy it would be the Ford. What would you have? #classiccars

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We are moving upmarket for today’s list with the test of the 1993 911 Carrera. The 348 is great but pricey, the Supra and M3 have the engine in the wrong place. I am not a huge fan of 911s so, for me, the NSX is the one, Esprit looks good too. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Jensen GT is a very rare car, only 511 made before Jensen went bankrupt in May 1976. At the time I was a bit obsessed with it so it has to be my pick here. Scimitar probably better, Alfa tempting and Capri rough but cheap and quick. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Mini clubman was launched as an upmarket Mini and by the time of this 1977 Motor road test was equipped with an 1100cc engine. I have never loved the Mini so am going for the Fiat, not driven the 900 but the 1050 felt quicker than it was. Which would you have? #classiccars

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The Ford Granada was launched in 1985 and with a new name, Scorpio, for the top model. It was well equipped and spacious but lacked the quality of rivals. I want to say I want the Vitesse but there are too many horror stories so I’ll have the 528i, what about you? #classiccars

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The Thema was the first big Lancia since the ill fated Gamma and first of the type four in UK. In turbo form it was very quick for the times and as a teenager, I really wanted one. The CX is really tempting here too but it’s the Lancia for me, what about you? #classiccars

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The FSO Polonez was launched in 1978, although based on the 125p it was developed in Poland and was only Eastern European car to pass US crash tests. It seems expensive to me for how slow it is so I am picking the Sunbeam here. What would you choose? #classiccars

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I saw this beautiful Morris 1800 Landcrab yesterday. They were not great sellers largely due to their slightly awkward out of proportion shape but are not without virtue. Very rare sight now #morris1800 #landcrab

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Growing up I was a huge Lancia fan so was quite excited when the Delta, tested here by Autocar, was launched in 1980. Sadly the 1500 model was uninspiring particularly in this company. The Golf GTi was great but my pick is the Alfasuds Ti. What would you have? #classiccars

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Executive cars from 1987 compared as part of Motor’s test of the Peugeot 505 V6. I love the E28 BMW but it is old at this time and looks expensive. The Thema Turbo is very cheap, top of the page, I recall it was very fast, so it is my choice. What would yours be? #ClassicCars

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The Lexus LS400 was Toyota’s first attempt at a luxury car and brand. In a market where names and badges mean a lot, it was a remarkable success. However, I drove one on the same day as an S class and felt a difference. It is the 420SE, V8 for me, what about you? #classiccars

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The Peugeot 605 was an executive car which was a worthy car but was not on many company car lists due to its rapid depreciation. My natural instinct would be to have the BMW or Carlton but I am picking the XM to understand what the fuss is about. What about you? #classiccars

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More Italian loveliness today with the Alfa Romeo Alfetta. This is a three horse race for me, Alfa, Lancia & Triumph. The BMW is too expensive and should not be there. Triumph fast but dated, I love the Lancia but because of RWD I pick the Alfa, what about you? #classiccars

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I remember my boss having a choice of most of the cars featured here in Autocar’s 1993 test of the Nissan 200SX, as a company car. He chose the Nissan, I drove it until I talked about getting the back end out. What a car, it is my choice here. What would yours be? #classiccars

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The Capri 2.0 was baby brother to the ever popular 3.0 and 2.8i but still sold well in its own right. I feel that I may be getting predictable here, the Capri does nothing for me, I like the Renault and Vauxhall but it’s Lancia all the way for me. What about you? #classiccars

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I am not generally a Fast Ford lover but I make an exception for the generation one XR2 tested here by Motor in 1981. The Golf is probably a better car, I love Alfasuds and the Gordini is great too but the XR2 is my pick. What is yours? #classiccars

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Surprisingly the 760 Turbo was powered with a 4 cylinder engine. The car was well built and reliable but the styling was controversial. Here the Citroen CX GTi Turbo jumps out at me, stylish, great value and quick too, Vitesse in second. What would you choose? #classiccars

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A feast of early 80s loveliness here from which I am finding it difficult to choose. I love the look of the Lancia the most but I doubt it would be best to drive. The Alfa has the best engine but the BMW is the best value so is my pick. What would you have? #classiccars

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A curious selection of cars from Autocar here in their 1993 MG RV8 Road test. I understand why they picked the MX-5 but when three V8s are on offer, I am not going for a 1.6. I want to say the MG but I think the Marcos is better so that is my pick, what about you? #classiccars

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Saab were an early adopter of turbo technology and the 99 Turbo model tested here by Motor in 1980 became very popular. I know it will be the choice of many here but I am going for the rear drive, six cylinder E21 323i. What is your choice? #classiccars

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1983 coupes under consideration today. This is a really tough choice for me. I love the Monza, the Capri is really good VFM and the XR4i probably is too, the Gamma is beautiful, the Datsun often overlooked but it’s the Alfa V6 that gets my vote. What about you? #classiccars

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Today’s comparison comes from Autocar’s 2005 test of the Maserati Quattroporte. I am following the magazine’s lead on this one, I would love to tell you that I would go for the Maserati but, the truth is, if it were my money, I would buy the BMW M5. What about you? #classccars

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The best incarnation of the 240 but still a brick, if long living. I don’t like Granadas but this one looks good value and quick in this company. Rover needs to be V8. I like the Renault but going for the quirky Saab Turbo this time. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Renault 20TS introduced the 2 litre engine to the very worthy car, when launched in 1977. I would probably be happy with any of the top three but the CX is undoubtedly the most interesting and is my choice here. Which would be your choice? #classiccars

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In January 1985 Motor found the Citroen BX 19GT a little lacking in pace and refinement in this road test. I am not sure I ever thought I would say this but I would have the Maestro from this list with an honourable mention to the Cavalier. Which would you choose? #classiccars

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The Alfa 155 was launched in 1992 under Fiat ownership but was developed prior. It replaced the rear drive 75 with a FWD format. The V6 engine, tested here by Autocar, was to die for, the car, disappointing. I would save up for the RWD BMW, what would you choose? #classicars

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Motor struggled with a list of rivals for the TVR350i. I think they left off the 911 price because they were embarrassed comparing a £36k car (I checked) to a £16k car. I am going cheap with the Scimitar for the engine and lack of weight. What would you have? #classiccars

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The series 3 XJ looked similar to the S2 to the casual observer but offered a smoothness difficult to match. It had to compete with the best Germany had to offer from Mercedes and BMW. Build quality sometimes questionable but still my pick, what about you? #classiccars

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I always had a soft spot for Colt cars but more for their early adoption of turbo technology than this less that inspiring example. Nothing to get excited about here but really do not want the Princess or Cortina. True to form I will have the 132, what about you? #classiccars

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The Escort RS Turbo burst onto the hot hatch scene in 1985 with a great look and performance and handling to match. At almost 20% more than rivals it’s too expensive for my taste, I would go for the awesome Strada Abarth, what about you? #classiccars

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Motor got confused with their choice of rivals for the Mondial, tested it here in 1988. Difficult to choose, out of the sports cars I would have the Jalpa because it is beautiful and of the GTs, the 928, I would say Aston but too expensive. What would you have? #classiccars

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The Fiat 128 3P, tested here by Motor in 1976, was a sports hatch of the 128. I desperately wanted one when I got my first car, it was cheap to insure, looked good and was quick. Sadly I could not find one so I am picking it now. What will you have? #classiccars

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This page is from a 1988 group test, it is not an inspiring list but represents the decision options faced by thousands of families at the time. Sierra, probably the best seller, is last for me. My choice would be the 405, best engine and handling, what about you? #classiccars

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The W123 Coupe tested here by Motor in 1977 had incredible build quality paid for with a high price, woeful performance and precious few extras. Toss up between the bottom two, I love the Scimitar but the Commodore is better. What about you? #classiccars

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The Renault 12 was a worthy car but even at the time I thought it a little odd looking. These were the happy days when you could buy a good car for £2k. Predictably, when there is an Alfasud on the list that’s my pick, an Allegro costs more?? What would you have? #classiccars

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It’s 1985 and the new Ford Granada has just been launched with the updated 2.9 litre engine. Would you choose it or one of the rivals below? I am not sure whether I would go for the BMW or Rover although Senator and CX GTi are good value. #classiccars #motormagazine

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The original 6 series was a thing of great beauty but the second coming, to me, was an awkward looking car that I have never warmed to. I know it’s expensive but here I would have the Maserati, it’s beautiful, fast and has street cred. What would you have? #classiccars

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This Motor magazine road test of the Fiat 127 Sport shows the junior hot hatches of 1979. Not a clear cut choice for me. I am tempted by the power of the Fiat, the engine of the Sunbeam and the R5 because they were great. Which would be your choice? #classiccars

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I am a fan of Aston and think the premium worth it, if you can afford it. The Virage, however, is the exception, it looked odd and was too slow for the money. Here I am going for the Jag but I might just take the Nissan too, out of the change. What about you? #classiccars

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The Ford Capri was very popular in the 70s and 80s despite unexciting technology. Personally I could never understand the car, I am tempted by the Datsun and the Alfa but I always wanted a Fiat 128 3P so that’s my pick. What would yours be? #classiccars

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The W126 Mercedes-Benz 380SE tested here by Motor in 1982 was short on thrills but had a level of build quality not matched by other manufacturers. My choice here would be the Jag, if someone else was paying the bills or the Senator if I had to. What would you get? #classiccars

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The list today comes from the 1988 test of the Rover Vitesse and is a difficult choice for me. For me, the Rover is last and the BMW too expensive but I could make a case for each of the remaining four. If pushed I would settle on the Alfa, what about you? #classiccars

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Junior hot hatchbacks from 1993 compared today in Autocar’s test of the Corsa GSi. In 1992, after considering most of these, I chose the AX GTi, which I loved, at the time. Now I would be with Autocar and take the Clio. What about you? #classiccars

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The Cavalier Coupe tested here by Motor in 1977 was a stylish version of the Manta that was good to drive and offered lively performance. I love the Lancia but it very hard to ignore the speed of the Capri. I think I would save for the Lancia 2.0, what about you? #classccars

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The Volvo 244 was safe, long lasting and was in production for a generation from its launch in 1974 but was not an inspiring drive. Here the 505 and CX are tempting but I am going for the Rover for looks and speed, so long as it is not yellow, what about you? #classiccars

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I would happily take any of the cars on the comparison page of this 1984 Motor test of the Renault Fuego Turbo but the Lancia HPE would be my first choice. I don’t care it is front wheel drive, unreliable and prone to rust, it is beautiful. What’s your choice? #classiccars

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The Jag XJ6 was undoubtedly legendary but this version was old by 1978. I am really torn here, I know I should go with the solid quality of the W123 Merc but I loved the SD1 from the moment it was launched. Risky, I know, but it is my choice, what about you? #classiccars

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