It's a smart character; with a body colour grille*, stylish tape treatment and full wheel trims. Then there's the equipment. With twin door mirrors and a rear wash/wipe all part of the specification.

Now slip into the driver's seat. And cast your eyes over those stylish seats with Mooncheck Tweed facings. The front seats are fully reclining. Head restraints are standard. And the doors are fully trimmed. It's a really comfortable, good-looking interior.

Next, lend your ears to that excellent in-car music system. With a stereo raido / stereo cassette player and two speakers you'll enjoy great sound when you're on the move. The instruments are comprehensive too; and there's even a digital clock to help you get there on time.

Ready for the road? You'll find that the Maestro Special is ready for the load too - because it's got Maestro's 60/40 split rear seat as absolutely standard. So now you can ring the changes between that large loadspace and flexible room for passengers.

What more could you ask for! Just grip that sporty three spoke steering wheel and you're off. The Special is a great drive - agile, and quick off the mark too.

And you'll hardly complain at up to 50.8mpg at a constant 56mph (more still if you go for the optional five-speed gearbox).

The Maestro 1.3 Special. Big style for such a modest price.

* Except Pulsar Silver car.

Today's Cars, 1989 (Publication No. 4066)