Honda Insight

The first-generation Honda Insight was one of the earliest production hybrids, pairing a 1.0-litre three-cylinder VTEC petrol engine with a thin electric motor mounted on the flywheel. The aluminium body keeps weight to around 825 kg, and the manual gearbox cars can top 100 mpg on a steady run. Only a small number reached the UK, and it is now starting to attract collector interest.

This 2002 example is finished in metallic Oxygen Blue over a grey interior and has covered 44,000 miles with one UK owner. It has a five-speed manual gearbox, air conditioning and electric power steering.

The IMA hybrid batteries have been replaced with new, not reconditioned, units that carry a three-year warranty, which addresses the usual concern with these cars. A Perkins grid charger is fitted, allowing the battery to be charged from a domestic three-pin socket. The car comes with its documents, keys and a full service history.