Ferrari and McLarens are all very well, but we're not at all embarrassed to admit we're equally excited about an ordinary hatchback that's been doted upon from day one. That's exactly what we have here - a 2005 Toyota Yaris with just 7,011 miles on the clock and one former registered keeper.

The T Sport is the performance variant of Toyota's popular supermini, featuring the punchy 1.5 VVTi engine that delivers an engaging driving experience in a compact package. This particular 2005 example stands out for its remarkably low mileage and preserved condition, having been cherished by its previous elderly owner who rarely used it, preferring public transport. The current owner acquired it with the intention of providing it as a first car for his daughter, but upon seeing its very good condition, decided it was too special to risk as a novice driver's vehicle.

The vendor tells us:

"It was owned by an old gentleman he was the father to my daughter's football coach. Sadly, he passed away. I was doing a gardening job for my daughter's football coaches' mum and I noticed the car on the drive. I asked what was happening with this car as it looked like it hadn't been used for a while. His mum said it was her late husbands.

She told me they used to argue about it as he hardly ever took her out in it preferring to use the bus as it was his pride and joy hence the very low mileage. So, to cut a long story short, I ended up buying it as a first car for my daughter. But, it was just too good for a first car so I decided to keep it for myself! It hasn't needed any work as it's virtually new still. It has been kept on a drive outside, but its in very good condition."

Now it's your chance to acquire this 'time warp' Yaris.

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