1982 Ford Fiesta Popular Plus review from UK and Ireland

The seats do not recline (they are not designed to), the heater does not work because of the fan, and even with a new exhaust it sounds like it's got a hole in the exhaust.

The Mark 1 Ford Fiesta is without doubt the best car that I have ever owned. I have owned many cars, but never one as old as this.

The car was purchased for £300 with a new exhaust and tyres. I have owned it for about a year and it has never let me down, I have travelled all over the UK in it, I even went half way across the country with three people in. This might not sound too amazing until you take into consideration the fact that it is only a 1100cc engine equipped with a four speed gearbox and 12 inch wheels.

The car starts everyday first turn of the key and runs (with careful throttle control) without the choke - even in the freezing cold.

It had the sills and front valance replaced before I bought it so it looks a bit scraggy, but I wouldn't swap it for anything, especially taking into consideration the fact that I don't owe a penny on finance and I have a more reliable car than many people get after spending thousands.