Not everyone at C&SC is swanning around California pretending to work, but if like us you’ve been glued to your computer by the pictures of exotica being beamed back by the team you may be hankering for something American. Something like the Ford Mustang.
Like the best cars, it was built to a simple design brief: it should have four seats, space for a small block V8 and a standard-fit floor shifter.
It obviously struck a chord with the American public as it smashed sales records left right and centre.
Now its widespread numbers and stone-age mechanics make it one of the more attractive performance classics.
Its combination of lazy engines and durability giving it an obvious advantage of more fragile european exotica.
And, helped by numerous film appearances, it's also one of the most distinctive shapes out there.
And if you're willing to engage in car buying Stateside - and can live with a six-cylinder engine - then this convertible is yours for around £12,000.
To be honest though, it’s hard recommend a Mustang without a V8 bassline when, for less than £15,000, you could have this one.
It looks resplendent in Solid Flame red and has been treated to visual enhancements with new chrome bumpers, rear light surrounds, door mirrors and a fresh interior. It also has a 289cu in V8 engine.
