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CLASSY EUROBRIT COUPES

MAKING A statement without spending a mint, can be tough in a market where vendors continue seeking premium prices for cars that are often ordinary.

Thinking creatively, we took a trip into the land of classy two-door coupes and found a diverse selection. Most come from the 1970s-80s, but one isn’t that old and offers plenty of car for sensible money.

All are relatively practical, with space behind the two main seats for a couple of pre-teen children and boots big enough to carry the weekly supermarket shop.

None qualify as bargain buys, but nor will they cost more than a lot of traditional classic models.

Finding parts for most of our selections won’t produce problems, with only one likely to test your ingenuity. Those not originating

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