TVR Tuscan

You either get TVR or you don't. But the heady blend of style, performance and relative cheapness is undeniably appealing; too raw for some, still more are put off by the temperamental reputation. However few cars offer as much drama or as much sheer accelerative performance at any price. A Lamborghini might just edge it in a high street showdown, but only because it's rarer.

4.5

You get a removable roof and rear window, plus the essential electric goodies but air conditioning is an optional extra. You'll be tempted by the eighteen inch wheels too but if you spec them the handling suffers.

4.5