What to look for A trickle charger, broken suspension springs, leaky dampers and coolant hoses, wayward panel gaps and bubbling on panel edges
Price: from £67,000 to £104,000
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Prices for this cool-looking, rear-wheel-drive 395bhp V8 super-saloon now span from around £7000 to £15,000. In a head-to-head with like-minded rivals, Autocar rated it not far behind the E39 BMW M5, the prices of which start where the Jaguar’s leave off.
What to look for Rotting sills, supercharger rattles, missed oil changes, hunting transmission, baggy suspension, faulty electrics
Price: from £3000 to £17,000
Prices have risen for this 5.0-litre, 340bhp version of the original hairy-chest express, with the cheapest cars now around £15,000 and the most expensive double that. TVRs have a poor reputation but, fortunately, by now the few Griffs for sale have had most issues sorted.
What to look for Electrical problems, mechanical noises and cooling issues, quiet reverse gear engagement, suspension and bodywork faults, rotting chassis outriggers
Price: from £17,000 to £40,000
With 503bhp and 416lb ft, this most powerful of the first-generation Sport can sprint from 0-62mph in just 5.9sec. Thanks to adaptive suspension and active anti-roll bars, it rides and corners comfortably and securely too.
What to look for Supercharger noises, failed water pump, weak battery, sitting oddly at rest, irregular tyre wear, underbody damage
Price: from £7000 to £15,000
