My Cars in Descending Order:
Odd Fact: The mk1 XR2 was available with optional bodykit sideskirts direct from Ford, later an identical kit was produced by Fibresports.

Ford Fiesta 1.1L (1982 mk1)

Extras:
Totally black 'GL' interior.
XR2 Pepperpot Alloys
Mountney 3 spoke leather wheel
Fake Carbon Dash Inlays & Instrument Surrounds
Chrome Tailpipe!!
XR2 mk1 Bootspoiler

ICE:
Harvard Radio/Cass
2x Goodmans 60W (front)
2x Pioneer 120W (Rear)

What Happened to it:
I toasted three of the four pistons resulting in low compression and bits of ring rattling round in the bores. I lost the race to a 1.7 Volvo 340 but managed to hold off a 1.2 Astra for 2 miles!


NO PIC - if you've got a black one please send me a pic. Ford Fiesta 1.4s (1986 mk2)

Extras:
PiperX KK3000 Filter
Side mouldings removed
Car resprayed in black (to remove grey two-tone)
Red Alloy Pedals
Red Piped velour seat covers (oh no!)
Sunroof
XR2 mk1 Bootspoiler
De-badged

ICE:
Ford RDS 2006 Radio/Cass
2x Standard Ford Speakers (front)
2x Pioneer 120W (rear)
BOSS 250W Bass Canon (boot)

What Happened to it:
Sold it after it failed MOT.
It was later driven into a brand new shiney Fiat Bravo (yes, I pissed myself when I heard too!) and scrapped.


NO PIC - if you've got a white one please send me a pic. Austin MiniMetro 1000HL (1982 mk1)

Extras:
err... A steering wheel (I hear the lesser models had string like a go-cart)

ICE:
The whine of the rubber band pushing the pistons around.

What Happened to it:
At MOT time they spotted that the chassis had become totally seperated from the car.
If it had been lifted the cab would have left the wheels behind. Could have been the result of some seriously funny off-road metro action - NO COMMENT.


Ford Fiesta XR2 (1986 mk2)

Extras:
Piper Cam
Ashley Exhaust & Manifold
Alloy Pedals
Remote Central Locking
Clifford Immobiliser
Meta Alarm
Impreza Bonnet Vent
Sunroof
De-badged

ICE:
Ford RDS 2006 Rad/Cass
Sony Discman ESP (CD Player)
2x Pioneer 55W (Front)
2x ?? 120W 6x9 (Rear)
OFC Throughout

What Happened to it:
Couldn't afford to keep her anymore.
Sold to 'The Illuminator'
Last I heard I think he's breaking the poor dear.


Honda Ballade 1.5 EX (1988)

Extras:
Central Locking
Power Steering
Power Braking
De-badged

ICE:
Goodmans RDS CD Player
2x Standard Honda (Front)
2x Standard Honda (Rear)
2x BASS, 2x Mid, 2x Tweat (custom boot install)

What Happened to it:
Tried unsuccessfully to create a hybrid car by mating it with a SAAB 900i. The 'up the arse' approach proved unhealthy for my bank account. After that - ragged & scrapped!


Austin Mini 1000 City E (1983 mk4)

Extras:
Shit, this cars got tiny DRUM brakes on the front!
Mayfair Interior
White Wella Wheels (imagine a mini with wheels as wide as pepperpots)
Plastic Arch Extensions
Mountney 3 spoke leather wheel
Mayfair grill
Chrome Tailpipe

ICE:
Goodmans Radio/Cass
2x 35W RMS (front)
2x HIFI Speakers (6 speakers in total, under rear seat)

What Happened to it:
Sold for fifty notes.


Nissan Sunny 1.3GS Saloon Version (1983)

Extras:
De-badged
Plastic Wheel Trims

ICE:
Goodmans RDS CD Player
2x 120W Pioneer (font)

What Happened to it:
Sold for 300 of the queens nuggets.


Ford Fiesta XR2 (1982 mk1)

Extras:
Red Leather gearknob & gaitor
Red/Chrome Pedals
Red grill, light surrounds & body stripes
De-badged

ICE:
Goodmans RDS CD Player
2x Pioneer 70W (front)
2x Pioneer 120W (rear)

What Happened to it:
So far one wheelbearing and a balljoint have gone to join the spirit in the sky.. Just flew through MOT!! Wahey- wouldn't happen with a mk2.


My All-Round Favourite: mk2 1.4s - lots of speed + cheap insurance/petrol.
The Fastest: mk2 XR2 - 130mph Top, 0-60 about 8 secs.
The Best Condition: Nissan Sunny - FSH from new! Totally mint car.
The Most Fun: Unquestionably the Mini - you can go around ANY corner at ANY speed (well, upto about 80) without even thinking 'brakes'