Ford Anglia 105E for £85. When we got it home we discovered that the gap between the top of the front wing and the inner wing had been repaired with oil can metal!
As my Dad felt responsible, he got rid of it and bought another one for £130 which I kept until I bought the Elan.
Fitted a 1200 then a 1500cc engine, flip front, wide wheels (Weller steels), Capri front leg disc conversion, customised the interior with covered dash and racing seats. Mounted a cassette player to the underside of the roof.