Ford Fiestas

The Fiesta was a hugely significant car for Ford, and from its release in 1976 it would prove to be a mainstay of its European range for decades to come. In Britain it was good enough even to snatch sales from the Mini, offering more practicality for not much more money. Consequently, it has earned itself a following almost as strong, and with the oldest examples approaching 45 years old, values are on the rise.

Mk1 (1976-1983)

Numbers of Mk1 Fiestas thinned a good few years ago, so find a good one and expect to pay