Honest John Classics

Honest John Classic Car Reviews

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Allegro 1973

Comfortable ride, many different options available, cool looking estate, Equipe special edition looks great, a great first-time classic car

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190 1983

190 1983

Smart and compact Mercedes-Benz, excellent performance in six-cylinder form, and good value

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850 and T5/T5R 1992

850 and T5/T5R 1992

Superb performance with old school turbo kick, great five-cylinder soundtrack, oodles of room inside, BTCC kudos

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SD1 1977

SD1 1977

Futuristic looks, modern steering, good handling, practical hatchback, excellent spares and specialist support, V8 performance, six-cylinder smoothness, still excellent value

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quattro 20V 1989

quattro 20V 1989

Like a quattro, but faster and more responsive

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80s Classics Reviews

3-Series 1982

Image-defining 1980s saloon, lots of options, saloon, coupe, estate and convertible, as well as four- and six-cylinder engines, all well-engineered and good to drive

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Maestro 1983

Maestro 1983

Spacious and economical

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CRX 1987

CRX 1987

As hot as any hot hatch and still looks great.

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Golf Mk2 1983

Golf Mk2 1983

The definitive 1980s hatchback, sold, well made, practical and reliable

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Cavalier 1981

Cavalier 1981

Eager engines and all have great performance, roomy, useful hatchback, a real nostalgia trip for 1980s fans

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Classic Ford Reviews

Puma 1997

Terrific, involving, sports-biased drive. Based on proven Fiesta mechanics. Now selling for a more affordable price.

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Capri Mk3 1978

Capri Mk3 1978

Great looks improved by the final facelift, brilliantly marketed, exciting drive in V6 form

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Fiesta XR2 1981

Fiesta XR2 1981

Early models look good, steer like a go-kart and go well

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Sierra 1982

Sierra 1982

The styling was so advanced, it still looks modern to this day

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Escort RS1600i 1982

Escort RS1600i 1982

Like an XR3, only faster and brasher

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