Porsche 911, Toyota Supra, BMW E46 M3: As ULEZ puts the spotlight on classic cars, here's 11 motors from your childhood available to buy right now in Lancashire

The Government’s controversial ULEZ policy has really put the spotlight on classic cars.

By Catherine Musgrove

Published 6th Sep 2023, 14:43 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2023, 15:43 BST

The Ultra Low Emission Zone was spread to all of Greater London on August 29 – with non-compliant cars charged £12.50 a day to use the city’s roads.

The idea is to improve air quality.

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Regardless of their emissions, cars aged 22-40 years old are considered non-compliant. ‘Historic’ cars, over 40 years old, are exempt.

While some people have looked to get rid of their modern classics, others have decided to buy a historic car to get around the charges.

If you fancy getting your hands on a car you might have coveted since childhood, here’s some that are available in Lancashire now on leading classic car site carandclassic.com.

Lots of people are after the E36 M3's, and this 1997 example can be yours for £29,995.
It's Barnoldswick-based owner said: "Perfect condition. Very good service history. Grey Vader interior. Rare Aluminium doors. Original bill of sale from BMW. Always been Garaged.
"I have owned the car since 2016 and only done around 4,000 Miles. The car is completely standard with toolkit and medical box all round a very clean example."

1. BMW E36 M3 Evolution

Lots of people are after the E36 M3's, and this 1997 example can be yours for £29,995. It's Barnoldswick-based owner said: "Perfect condition. Very good service history. Grey Vader interior. Rare Aluminium doors. Original bill of sale from BMW. Always been Garaged. "I have owned the car since 2016 and only done around 4,000 Miles. The car is completely standard with toolkit and medical box all round a very clean example." Photo: Car and Classic

This classic can be yours for £59,950.
It's for sale in Preston and has had a Shelby GT350 styling kit fitted by its original US owner in the 70's.
It is a genuine matching numbers car with 4. 7 v8 engine and 4 speed manual box.

2. Ford mustang fastback 1966

This classic can be yours for £59,950. It's for sale in Preston and has had a Shelby GT350 styling kit fitted by its original US owner in the 70's. It is a genuine matching numbers car with 4. 7 v8 engine and 4 speed manual box. Photo: Car and Classic

This UK spec 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Mark IV is available in Preston for £40,000.
It's automatic and all original, with 326 Bhp, top speed 156 mph, 0-60 in 5. 1 seconds
It's had two former keepers and has done 55, 200 miles.

3. Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

This UK spec 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo Mark IV is available in Preston for £40,000. It's automatic and all original, with 326 Bhp, top speed 156 mph, 0-60 in 5. 1 seconds It's had two former keepers and has done 55, 200 miles. Photo: Car and Classic

This 1993 Jaguar XJR-S 6. 0 V12 Coupe Automatic is a rare car.
Having the XJR-S was a limited edition model produced by Jaguar Racing featuring an enhanced version of the superb Jaguar V12, increased to 6. 0 litres and producing 333bhp.
This one has covered 79,000 miles and has an "excellent history" according to seller, Classic Car Warehouse in Blackburn.

The car has covered 79, 000 miles with an excellent service history, the service book detailing prior maintenance at 4276, 11797, 18072, 27055, 34986, 43867, 47740, 53396, 69780, 75938, 77729, 78809 and 79700 miles. The car has been maintained with no regard to expense with £3900 being spent at the last service ! Together with the stamped service book we have an A4 binder containing invoices for work carried out, old MOT's etc.

Finished in stunning flamenco red with cream leather sports upholstery.

4. Jaguar XJR

This 1993 Jaguar XJR-S 6. 0 V12 Coupe Automatic is a rare car. Having the XJR-S was a limited edition model produced by Jaguar Racing featuring an enhanced version of the superb Jaguar V12, increased to 6. 0 litres and producing 333bhp. This one has covered 79,000 miles and has an "excellent history" according to seller, Classic Car Warehouse in Blackburn. The car has covered 79, 000 miles with an excellent service history, the service book detailing prior maintenance at 4276, 11797, 18072, 27055, 34986, 43867, 47740, 53396, 69780, 75938, 77729, 78809 and 79700 miles. The car has been maintained with no regard to expense with £3900 being spent at the last service ! Together with the stamped service book we have an A4 binder containing invoices for work carried out, old MOT's etc. Finished in stunning flamenco red with cream leather sports upholstery. Photo: Car and Classic

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