I have been spending too much time scouring Autotrader looking at various makes for interesting/unusual/when did you last see one of those cars. Even though this is 'just looking', I have used a £10k upper limit (not made of money!), but here are some stuff which caught my attention for various reasons:

202207207960417 Had to start with SAAB really, first love and all (at least once I'd passed the 'supercar' thing). A turbo would seem a more fitting choice, but this old 'flat front' 900 combines the 2.0 injection 8 valve for 'enough' performance along with a fairly basic spec otherwise, so less to go wrong. I used to prefer the hatchback shape to the saloon, but now I'd be delighted with this plain white 4 door saloon. The Minilight style wheels and old school 'spots' set it off nicely!. Don't think you are losing out on too much practicality going for the saloon either, the rear seats fold completely flat on all classic shape 900's.

202208118673933 Absolutely amazed to find this Toyota Tercel 4x4, really thought none were left!. As far as I recall these used a very basic 4x4 system like an old Subaru where all 4 wheels are engaged, turning at the same speed with no diff's, so you wouldn't use 4x4 on anything other than a slippery surface. But as a child growing up in the Shetland Islands I remember these were a popular choice.

202206206963376 Not overly keen on the white, but I always had a soft spot for the Volvo 480. Myself and a pal went to a motor show (in Shetland, the first AFAIK) and I was drawn to the wedgy lines of the 480. On top of that, having two individual rear seats like the fronts seemed like the best thing since sliced bread!. This turbo automatic seems in very fine fettle, the interior in particular looks like its never been sat in.

202205035291654 Not a Landcruiser, but this old school Nissan Patrol 4.2 (n/a!) diesel is arguably just as tough and would probably survive the end of the world.

202208048483732 Not usually a fan of leather but in the case of this hi spec Renault 5 Monaco, the beige leather along with the metallic brown paint, well it makes the car!. With a garage to keep it, this would make a great distinctive urban runabout.

202205175796223 Always liked the Rover 600 series and this 623 GSI was top of the range bar the turbo. Not mint but not expensive either, you wouldn't be afraid to use it.

202208148776714 Cavaliers used to be everywhere but not any more. This low spec 1.6 Envoy looks pretty much mint, price seems reasonable if the car is as good as it appears. Is that power output right though, 69BHP?

202106013339401 The first gen Ford Focus is rightly lauded as being a game changer, but who remembers the awkward looking saloon?. This 1 owner 2.0 Ghia auto would be comfy and refined, with decent poke and should prove reliable, even now.

202203274008980 This Mazda 626 may be interesting precisely because it is so anonymous!. Only 15k miles though and the pics certainly support the claims of it being immaculate. Comfy, spacious barge that most wouldn't give a second glance to, even the alloys look like wheel trims!.

202102289565951 Not that old, but you don't often see pre facelift B5 Passats these days, certainly not in this condition. 18k miles on that 1.9 turbo diesel(!), decent power and the 6 speed box means this would happily charge along the motorway at the legal limit pulling only around 2000rpm. Maybe I'm just odd, but (apart from ULEZ's) I can't think of any reason I'd have a new Passat over this?. Also helps that I always liked this shape Passat, handsome car, but subtle about it.

202207318313381 The GTI is the darling of the Peugeot 205 range, but I'd rather have this 1.8GLD!. I'd want that sill given a good looking at (along with the rest of the underside), but seems decent enough condition otherwise. That diesel lump certainly shouldn't give you any concern!.

202207228032982 Always fancied a Fiat Cinquento Sport in either yellow or blue. Sadly, the price and extremely low miles on this would make me reluctant to use and enjoy it!.