‘XPX 970F’ is a Sebring SX that’s powered by the 2.8-litre, six-cylinder engine from the reliable and well-proven Nissan 280ZX.

Built by the factory in 1993, it is now finished in the attractive colour scheme of blue over cream.

There are lashings of chrome too, plus a set of rather nice wire wheels and a red pleather ‘n’ wood interior.

Sporting an advisory-free MoT but in need of a service, this could be a cost-effective passport to classic motoring with its fetching combination of iconic looks supported by modern (-ish) mechanicals, a combination that, dare we say it, probably drives even better than the original.

We think the metallic-blue-over-cream colour scheme suits the Sebring’s Healey-inspired lines rather better than the plain white it left the factory with.

Still, regardless of individual preferences, there’s no arguing with its condition because it’s still got a very good shine to it with nothing more than the usual stonechips and minor marks every car collects over th...