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Want to drive something different over the Easter break? From a tank to a US classic and a millionaire’s supercar, we reveal the craziest vehicles you can hire

April 2009

They might not be suitable for your daily commute to work, but if you fancy a break from your normal set of wheels this Easter, you are not restricted to the usual high-street car hire firms.

Auto Express has discovered that there’s a whole host of weird and wonderful motors available to rent – including an armoured tank! We find out what else is on offer...
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Daimler Ferret APC   VW Campervan   Dodge Coronet   Morgan Plus 4
1. Daimler Ferret APC

Hired from: 01772 601214 or www.tanksforsale.co.uk
Where: Preston, Lancashire
Daily/Weekly cost: £350/£2,450
Weekend deal: £1050



  
2. VW Campervan

Hired from: 07982 525888 or www.nomadliving.co.uk
Where: Colchester, Essex
Daily/Weekly cost: From £195/£495
Weekend deal: From £365
Driver restrictions: Over-25s only



  
3. Dodge Coronet

Hired from: 01387 730577 or www.motorparty.co.uk
Where: Dumfries
Daily/Weekly cost: From £195/£990
Weekend deal: From £350
Driver restrictions: Over-25s only



  
4. Morgan Plus 4

Hired from: 01207 520916 or www.macdonald-racing.com
Where: Lanchester, County Durham
Daily/Weekly cost: £150/£635
Weekend deal: £365
Driver restrictions: Over-25s only and six penalty points or less
 
Mini Cooper   Bugatti Veyron   Nissan Figaro   Hummer H2
5. Mini Cooper

Hired from: 01527 893733 or www.greatescapecars.co.uk
Where: Redditch, Worcestershire
Daily/Weekly cost: £125/£635
Weekend deal: £210
Driver restrictions: Over-25s, six points or less, no disqualifications



  
6. Bugatti Veyron

Hired from: 0118 959 8555 or www.holdersvc.co.uk
Where: Reading, Berkshire
Daily/Weekly cost: £15,000/£70,000
Weekend deal: £45,000
Driver restrictions: Over-30s and a £100,000 deposit



  
7. Nissan Figaro

Hired from: 0845 094 5768 or www.figarobob.com
Where: Hainault, Essex
Daily/Weekly cost: £90/POA
Weekend deal: £160
Driver restrictions: Over-21s and £500 deposit



  
8. Hummer H2

Hired from: 0845 60 22 113 or www.supercarexperiences.com
Where: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Daily/Weekly cost: £500/£2,200
Weekend deal: £1,300
Driver restrictions: Over-30s only
 
VW Beetle   Caterham Seven   Karmann Ghia   Morris Minor
9. VW Beetle

Hired from: 01259 742476 or www.caledonianclassics.co.uk
Where: Dollar, Clackmannanshire
Daily/Weekly cost: £150/£699
Weekend deal: £270
Driver restrictions: Over-25s



  
10. Caterham Seven

Hired from: 01603 258868 or www.edgecharter.co.uk
Where: Norwich, Norfolk
Daily/Weekly cost: £451/£1,190
Weekend deal: £789
Driver restrictions: Over-25s and clean(ish) licence



  
11. Karmann Ghia

Hired from: 01926 624891 or www.theopenroad.co.uk
Where: Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Daily/Weekly cost: £180/£900
Weekend deal: £540
Driver restrictions: Over-25s, not more than six penalty points and no bans within the past 10 years



  
12. Morris Minor

Hired from: 0845 458 1108 or www.cornwallclassiccarhire.co.uk
Where: Bodmin, Cornwall
Daily/Weekly cost: £187/£756
Weekend deal: £378
Driver restrictions: Over-25s, full UK licence for five years minimum, not more than six penalty points
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