Car shrink

Q My wife thinks we should take advantage of the scrappage scheme by trading in my old Ford Escort RS Cosworth so we can get a brand new Volkswagen Golf. I know she's trying to be sensible, but is there any way a new Golf can make up for sending your former pride and joy to the knacker's yard?

JJ, Bristol

A Clearly something in the Bristolian water supply is sending you mad. I shouldn't need to tell you that when the Cossie 'scort came out it was an instant classic. It was reportedly the first mass-produced car that had aerodynamics capable of creating downforce both front and rear. Hell, even Clarkson raved about its sublime roadholding.

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