Noble M12 GTO
A Leicestershire supercar-beater for the price of a Porsche Boxster and a bit.
The story
Lee Noble's small firm built a light, mid-engined coupé with a turbocharged Ford engine and superb steering. Road testers put it ahead of cars costing three times as much.
Inside
Simple and purposeful: bucket seats, a roll cage behind you and Ford switchgear.
In period colours
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The bodies and chassis were made in South Africa, then shipped to Leicestershire for the engine and final assembly.
Meanwhile, in 2000
The Millennium Dome opened, fuel protests emptied the petrol stations and BMW sold Rover for ten pounds.
Best-selling single of 2000: Can We Fix It? by Bob the Builder
Before you buy a 2000s car
- Check the service history, especially for timing belts, clutches and cambelts where fitted.
- Electronics, air conditioning and suspension repairs can be expensive.
- Many parts are still made, but some low-volume models rely on specialists.
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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Today's money: the launch price adjusted for inflation to 2026, using the Office for National Statistics price index.