In 1980s Britain, the Skoda brand was often subjected to lazy jokes, which was a little unfair considering the rich heritage of the brand. Its bargain basement prices with a lively rear-mounted engine was a tried and tested formula that had served the brand well, provided you understood the physics required to manage the grip […]
The ‘80s was a period where safety legislation which almost made the open-top car obsolete. Fortunately for those with an appreciation for the wind in the hair experience, a handful of cars were officially listed for sale. Lancia launched the spyder version of the Beta coupe in the UK in 1975 and retained for 7
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By the late ‘80s, the coupe sector had moved upmarket, catering for those looking for a bit more substance than a pretty frock. However, it was still possible to buy a new coupe for less than 10K. Let’s wind back time, and review the ever-decreasing options. The cheapest by some margin was the Skoda 130
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For this sort of money, the appeal tended to revolve around value for money rather than performance. Technically we could throw in some small 2 door saloons, such as the Alfasud or Avenger but the following were specifically marketed as coupes. At the time the option of a coupe version was justified as the segment
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The early ‘60s was an era of personal freedom and relative affluence, allowing hard-working families to enjoy their fruits of the money after several decades of relative austerity. The cars offered reflected this change in society with small family cars being the most popular choice for many. The UK market had been dominated by homegrown
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One of the attractions of rallying is the choice to approach it according to your budget. You could build your rally car, or as many would recommend is to buy a ready prepared one. Building one is fairly extensive work, to repair but also to fit a cage, frame and buy the necessary parts and
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