2024 is on the horizon, but we are turning the clocks back to look at the cars from yesteryear.
Maybe you've always had your eye on a car from your childhood, and 2024 is the year to finally get one. Or maybe you're looking for a fun investment.
It could be an MG Metro, or an E-Type Jag, or even a Vauxhall Viva like your dad had. Here's the little-known impact using the latest E10 unleaded fuel can have We've picked a few interesting examples from Facebook Marketplace listings in Lancashire to whet your appetite.
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![Offered for £10,000 this rare MG Metro is in Preston and has covered just 17,200 miles.
It's had two previous owners and has a stack of receipts to go with it.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/01/1985%20MG%20metro.jpg?crop=3:2&width=766)
1. Offered for £10,000 this rare MG Metro is in Preston and has covered just 17,200 miles. It's had two previous owners and has a stack of receipts to go with it.
Offered for £10,000 this rare MG Metro is in Preston and has covered just 17,200 miles. It's had two previous owners and has a stack of receipts to go with it. Photo: Facebook Marketplace
![This silver Escort with a manual transmission is for sale for £7,000.
It's in Preston and has done 88,000 miles.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/11/1981%20Ford%20Escort%20XR3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. This silver Escort with a manual transmission is for sale for £7,000. It's in Preston and has done 88,000 miles.
This silver Escort with a manual transmission is for sale for £7,000. It's in Preston and has done 88,000 miles. Photo: Facebook Marketplace
![This rare Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo 138 comes on a 1993, L plate.
It is finished in special order imperial blue, has cloth motor sport recaro bucket seats and a completely standard engine.
It's in Preston and the owner is looking for £59,995.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/39/Ford%20Escort%20RS%20Cosworth%20Monte%20Carlo%20.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. This rare Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo 138 comes on a 1993, L plate. It is finished in special order imperial blue, has cloth motor sport recaro bucket seats and a completely standard engine. It's in Preston and the owner is looking for £59,995.
This rare Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo 138 comes on a 1993, L plate. It is finished in special order imperial blue, has cloth motor sport recaro bucket seats and a completely standard engine. It's in Preston and the owner is looking for £59,995. Photo: Facebook Marketplace
![This 1984 soft top has been listed in Thornton Cleveleys for £5,500.
It's done just under 97,000 miles, with a host of work carried out by its current owner.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/35/1984%20Volkswagen%20Golf%20cabriolet.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. This 1984 soft top has been listed in Thornton Cleveleys for £5,500. It's done just under 97,000 miles, with a host of work carried out by its current owner.
This 1984 soft top has been listed in Thornton Cleveleys for £5,500. It's done just under 97,000 miles, with a host of work carried out by its current owner. Photo: Facebook Marketplace
![For £4,500 this classic Mini could be yours.
It's located in Poulton and has undergone renovation work, including new wings and headlights.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/09/1971%20Mini%20998cc.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. For £4,500 this classic Mini could be yours. It's located in Poulton and has undergone renovation work, including new wings and headlights.
For £4,500 this classic Mini could be yours. It's located in Poulton and has undergone renovation work, including new wings and headlights. Photo: Facebook Marketplace
![This red MG has a manual transmission, a new softtop, new starter and has overdrive in the third and fourth gear.
It's covered 64,000 miles.
It's available now in Blackpool for £5,900.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/12/20/13/55/1975%20MG%20BGT.jpg?crop=3:2&width=444)
6. This red MG has a manual transmission, a new softtop, new starter and has overdrive in the third and fourth gear. It's covered 64,000 miles. It's available now in Blackpool for £5,900.
This red MG has a manual transmission, a new softtop, new starter and has overdrive in the third and fourth gear. It's covered 64,000 miles. It's available now in Blackpool for £5,900. Photo: Facebook Marketplace