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FORD FIESTA ST

Ford’s pocket-rocket, sixth-generation Fiesta ST, arrived here in 2011. It was an instant hit, with its sublime performance and practicality. Since Ford announced the end of the model in 2022, prices have increased and are likely to continue upwards. Available only as a three-door and with a six-speed manual gearbox, its 1497cc three-cylinder engine puts out a hearty 147kW-290Nm for a top speed of 232km/h and 6.5 seconds zero to 100km/h. Quick and reliable, a drawback for some is the three-door body. A fun-filled daily driver, or a weekend toy, the Fiesta ST is both and to some the GOAT hot-hatch.

1980 BMW M1

Sold! A$904,000 WORLDWIDE AUCTIONEERS

dream of creating a mid-engined racer to outclass the competition, the BMW M1 was born and road-going versions were built for homologation. This matching-numbers example is one of 453 made and underwent a 3000-hour multi-year resto using

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