Some cars have a special kind of aura around them, don’t they? We know, rationally speaking, that they’re an inanimate set of components, a collection of metal and rubber and composite.

No, it’s not a 787B, and certainly not the 1991 Le Mans-winning example. But provided you have the required £1.5-£2 million, then this 1989 Mazda 767B is as close as you’re likely to get ...