Which classic car?

[XRS]

Apart from 1975, when I went through 9 cars, I tend to hold on to my motors for quite a long time, e.g. Mk1 RS2000 (the last car from 1975) 9 years, 3-door Cosworth 11 years, STi IV 5 years, T25 7 years (so far).

So I need to experience something else, and I'm looking for ideas. Not worried about mpg as it will do minimal mileage, but what car should I own?

My own thought include:

Lotus Europa TC (one of the 1975 cars, but was a disaster, but still have an itch to scratch though), Porsche 944/968, MGB (had 12 spridgets, but never a B).

Budget would be £10-12,000.

[SUBARMAN]

Not gonna get much for a tenner Phil!!

Perhaps a trip to Modelzone, who are doing a "3 for 2" offer at the moment.

[simba]

E30 M3 / ur quattro/ Merc 190 2.3 cossie

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by simba

E30 M3 / ur quattro/ Merc 190 2.3 cossie

Agreed, you ever driven an e30 m3? They are amazing and going up in value

How about a tr6?

[andy-m]

Reliant Scimitar and do it up

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p

[andy-m]

this is oinly just outside your price range:-

Marcos Mantara
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

[XRS]

No Tim, I've not tried an E30 M3, partly because, I guess, I was into BTCC in the 1980s and the M3 was the opposition. I do think I could be tempted by a TR6 though. Saw the one on Wheeler Dealers and liked it a lot. Even though it's a Triumph, and I gave up on those back in 1973 when I sold my Mum's Herald and bought a Mini Cooper (frying pan/fire come to mind).

Scimitars have never done it for me, I'm afraid.

Keep 'em coming

[XRS]

Originally Posted by andy-m

this is oinly just outside your price range:-

Marcos Mantara
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

A possibility, I guess, though reliability was never their strong point, and there would be times when it would have to work.

[XRS]

Apologies, I forgot to reply to Keith. Thanks for the input, I'll bear it in mind.

Did Julia forget the medication again?

[Tomma]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-MGB-V...d=406259337022

Triumph TR4A ??? Fantastic looking car.

[ralliart didz]

another mk1 escort

[Scott.T]

Escort Cossie on 18 inch Rondal alloy's

[XRS]

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

another mk1 escort

Wonderful, but I did Escorts over 30 years ago (I had a few Mexicos too). Not convinced I want to go there again

[Hongkongfooi]

Early lotus elan? Tvr chimaera? Bit left field but a vw camper? Early mini cooper?

At some point the old Capri will make a come back. RS3.1 will be very hard to come by. Maybe a good 3.0S or a Brookands 2.8 Injection. Triumph Dolomite Sprint 1st of the 16valve cars with a single cam. 1st edition RS turbo. 3 door Cossie. Early M5? My Hawk & keep it for many moons

[Lucky]

Must admit I got very tempted with a mint 3.0s capri a while ago. Not sure whether my knees will stand up to rolling across the bonnett tho

I love all the old Fords, but as you say Phil, you have had most already, and nice to have something you havent had before.

[XRS]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

Early lotus elan? Tvr chimaera? Bit left field but a vw camper? Early mini cooper?

Yes Tim, I could fancy an Élan, but have you seen what they cost? Always avoided TVR due to reliability issues, but I guess I could be tempted. Went out with a mate in his Griffith 500. I understand they can also be driven in straight lines . I've also had a split screen camper (plus not sure it would fit in the garage) and I had a couple of Coopers in my yoof.

I know, excuses, excuses.

[XRS]

Originally Posted by Nige

At some point the old Capri will make a come back. RS3.1 will be very hard to come by. Maybe a good 3.0S or a Brookands 2.8 Injection. Triumph Dolomite Sprint 1st of the 16valve cars with a single cam. 1st edition RS turbo. 3 door Cossie. Early M5? My Hawk & keep it for many moons

I suspect the 3.1 is already out of my price bracket, but a nice 2.8 could be a contender. Almost bought a 3.0litre Capri in '75, but went for a coke bottle Cortina GT instead. Brother had a Dolly Sprint when I had my RS2000, and I liked it, but it was an old man's car....... But hang on.......

Done the 3-door Cossie, and almost bought the early RS turbo, but spent some time driving a mk2 version. Probably not the thing I'm looking for. M5 is a possibility, but a bit big for my liking (and garage again). Your Hawk? Nah, I've had a Scoob for nearly 13 years now and probably won't have another, though I do know a local dealer who has a MY09 T20 for sale

[XRS]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Must admit I got very tempted with a mint 3.0s capri a while ago. Not sure whether my knees will stand up to rolling across the bonnett tho

I love all the old Fords, but as you say Phil, you have had most already, and nice to have something you havent had before.

I'm sue you're still young enough for a bit of bonnet action Steve, but yes, something different would be good, though as I said in my OP, although I had a Europa TC in 1975 (for 8 weeks before it broke BIG time) I would still like one if they weren't so expensive.

[MIDLIFE]

This for 12500 offer him 11000

[SUBARMAN]

Old man's car?

[ralliart didz]

wot about a renault 5 gt turbo

[rayc21]

MGB V8 1995 - 1996. Very nice car to drive, Plenty of tuning potential (Engine was very lazy from memory).

Genuine ones were 46kg heavier on the rear end than a 1.8.

Go for the pre rubber bumper version with the correct chrome rimmed wheels. Don't know what they fetch these days but from child hood memories a cracking car.

The other one which has to end up in my stable sooner or later will be a V8 TVR of some sort. Can't beat the sound of a V8 (Hence why I have 4 American motors as well )

[Bolesroor]

MGB V8 1995 - 1996. Very nice car to drive, Plenty of tuning potential (Engine was very lazy from memory).

Genuine ones were 46kg heavier on the rear end than a 1.8.

Go for the pre rubber bumper version with the correct chrome rimmed wheels. Don't know what they fetch these days but from child hood memories a cracking car.

Wifes brother has one of these sounds really nice


http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...0-miles/706651

[jura11]

Originally Posted by simba

E30 M3 / ur quattro/ Merc 190 2.3 cossie

Agreed on this,I've driven older E30 M3 and must admit great car,just sometimes you will find the problem finding good example for 10k.

MB W201 190e EVO seen few times on the Hill Climb in Czech Republic(with Judd V8) and love the sound,standard 190e EVO is great car out the box

But still would love to have BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile"


Jura

[Scooby O'Neill]

How about somethink bit more classic than BMW e30 / m3 like a 1969 BMW 3000 v8 or is that to old

[andy-m]

bmw 2002 ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...d=406507674083

[jura11]

Originally Posted by andy-m

bmw 2002 ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...d=406507674083

Nice find and really like those older BMW 2002,2002 Turbo will be more expensive

Jura

[scotty]

Mk 1 escort Mexico with a cosworth lump fitted by far the best car to have fun in

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by XRS

Yes Tim, I could fancy an Élan, but have you seen what they cost? Always avoided TVR due to reliability issues, but I guess I could be tempted. Went out with a mate in his Griffith 500. I understand they can also be driven in straight lines . I've also had a split screen camper (plus not sure it would fit in the garage) and I had a couple of Coopers in my yoof.

I know, excuses, excuses.

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...2s-1970/839070

[Hongkongfooi]

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-spider/650510


http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/c...-saloon/862349

[riiidaa]

Mgb gt

[XRS]

Hmm, interesting thoughts there. Having thought about all those suggestions, I guess I would prefer something with either 2 seats or a 2 + 2.

Keep 'em coming

[ralliart didz]

wot about a kit car. ebay 190736865514

[RobEvo5]

Mitsubishi Wide Arch Starion Turbo EX.

Only because I had one once and loved it even though the engine went pop. But that was because I was running a bleed valve at the time and silly boost. Went well though

Or Lotus Talbot Sunbeam but again only because I had a sunbeam TI at the time.

[XRS]

Hmm, yes a Lotus Sunbeam could go on the long list, never tried one but I like the idea.