Wheeler Dealers: Season 3 (2005)

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Naturally, we are headed straight for the Lancia Delta, purely because it is a car that was revered around the world for having so many perfect imperfections as well as a strong rally heritage. With an increase averaging £20,000, Mike will probably feel a bit of regret for letting it go for just £3,800 (or selling it, full stop).

The original Mazda MX-5 remains an ever-popular choice among the driving purists who value low-weight, rear-wheel drive, shenanigans. Yet, they do not seem to be climbing that much in value unless you go for a real minter. Surely the pop-up headlights make the MX-5 worth more?

In other news, the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 Cosworth is a steady performer. Remember? It is the car with the unusual dog leg gearbox where second and third gear are aligned with each other for a seamless shift. With prices averaging £14,500, we think that is a good chunk of car for the money.

Car	Bought for	Final cost after restoration	Sold for	Average Value Today	Increase
1978 Porsche 928	£1,600	£4,950	£6,000	£10,750	£4,750
1987 Mercedes 190E 2.3 Cosworth	£2,700	£3,585	£3,500	£14,500	£11,000
1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 8v	£2,300	£3,087	£3,800	£23,750	£19,950
1989 Ranger Rover Vogue SE	£1,600	£2,035	£2,000	£10,250	£8,250
1989 Volkswagen Transporter T3	£1,100	£3,825	£1,500	£5,400	£3,900
1990 Mazda MX-5 1.6	£1,600	£2,715	£3,600	£4,300	£700
Total	£10,900	£20,197	£20,400	£68,500	£48,550

Wheeler Dealers: Season 3 (2005)

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