Would agree with Keith & John that the Ace "Brooklands" from the mid 90's is great value at the moment and is also an extremely practical AC.
Enough grunt to be interesting, excellent road manners + sufficient creature comfort to appeal to the other half.
What else would give you all this:- Aluminium bodywork, chromeweld stainless steel chassis, mustang (302 V8) mechanicals, hand crafted leather interior, power hood, heated seats, heated screen, heated electric mirrors, air con, a CD player you can actually listen to and best of all an AC badge - for the price of basic family car .
Only downside (or upside if your looking to buy) is very few people out of AC circles know they exist.
David G