Top 10: The class of 1974
In 2015 the road tax exemption for classic cars change from the current fixed period to a rolling 40 years. That means cars from 1974 will become eligible for zero-rated tax and that introduces a whole range of interesting possibilities.
In fact there is everything from iconic hatchbacks to supercars and, well, pretty much everything in-between. Not all of them are entirely tempting, but take a look at our pick of ’74 and you might just find your next classic.
Known as the Mirafiori in the UK after the factory it was built in, this conventional rear-drive saloon is best considered as an Italian alternative to the Ford Cortina and Morris Marina. Styling was pretty unadventurous then but perky single and twin-cam engines added much needed character and it was good to drive, and there was rallying success too with the rorty 131 Abarth. They are very rare now with corrosion and general unreliability a factor even when new, but it’s an interesting classic choice.
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