MG MGF

The story

After fifteen years of badge-engineered hatchbacks, MG was back with a proper two-seater. The engine sat behind the seats and the suspension used gas-and-fluid Hydragas units. It became Britain's best-selling sports car. The VVC version had 143 bhp.

Inside

Cream-faced dials with the MG badge, a simple manual hood and enough boot space behind the engine for a weekend away.

In period colours

Tap a colour to respray the drawing.

Meanwhile, in 1995

Blur and Oasis fought the battle of Britpop.

Best-selling single of 1995: Unchained Melody by Robson & Jerome

Before you buy a 1990s car

• On petrol engines, check the cooling system and any sign of head gasket trouble.
• Ask when the timing belt was last changed, where fitted.
• Parts for mass-market cars are widely available; specialist and low-volume models can be hard to find.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

Picked automatically: cars on sale at the same time with similar size, speed and price.

See the real thing

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