Classic Cars

[clivvy]

Is it me or is this getting out of hand, from 126 to TR8 - calm down Clivvy :augie

I have to explore all the options :thumbs

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

I have to explore all the options :thumbs

as long as you don't set your heart on something you can't have and end up disillusioned as we all do from time to time - but we still get married anyway :nenau

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

like to go back and get my first cars mk2 escorts, saloon and estate.

or stuff nearly had, marina, or later ital, allnice rwd

or allegro, rare estate, one had 1725 maxi engine yet insurance was
reasonable as i recall. suspect could be tuned, with so much stuff on
the market for minis, or even later stuff.

once saw a moggy traveller done up with reworked front wheel drive
train from a rover 45 i think, no torsion suspension either.

be neat to have something same age as me, and tax free too, maybe
a 2a light weight landy!

 

[glenbo]

what about a
cortina mk1 or mk2
capri
old rover 90 or p5
mgb gt
triumph spitfire
mk2 jag
so many to choose from

 

[clivvy]

what about a
cortina mk1 or mk2
capri
old rover 90 or p5
mgb gt
triumph spitfire
mk2 jag
so many to choose from

very true glen, for such rarities, theres a lot of choice :thumb2

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

what about a
cortina mk1 or mk2
capri
old rover 90 or p5
mgb gt
triumph spitfire
mk2 jag
so many to choose from

I saw a lovely Rover Sd1 V8 a couple of weeks back, fully restored. It's worth bearing in mind that a classic doesn't need to be all that old, just over 20 years. The last of the Austin metro's with an A series engine for example, there aren't many of those left :thumb2

 

[iain.s]

Nothing wrong with the P6 rover V8 for A bit of grunt tr7 was A nightmare on wheels though you said something about space the little fiats will nearly all need lots of welding if theres enough left to weld about the same as the alfa sud for rot & you always have fiats fabled electrics:lol

 

[jims-terrano]

Metro 6R4:thumbs Oh god I used to lust over those

Jim

 

[iain.s]

Metro 6R4:thumbs Oh god I used to lust over those

Jim

I even know where there is one :sly

 

[Terranical]

I would like the car back that we sold on getting married (it did buy us our three piece suite!) A 1959 Ford Consul Lowline in powder blue, bench seats, three speed steering column gear change and vacuum-operated windscreen wipers that would slow down or stop when you put your foot down - God, I loved that car!

 

[terranobreakershropshire]

everyone has different opinions on a classic car, best get what you really like or you will soon get bored of it. remember all older cars are unreliable but thats just part of it ! i have 6 'classics' from 80's on (more future classics i think)

 

[glenbo]

speaking of future classics i got a granada 2.9 24v cossie:thumbsi love this car especially when you floor it,goes like the clappers:bow

 

[Deleted account DD]

All I can remember of those is how many tyres we went through

 

[Deleted account DD]

maybe one of these

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...q/page/7/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

no pics when i looked and not sure he's got the price right :augie

 

[glenbo]

 

[clivvy]

maybe one of these

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...q/page/7/advert-type/dealer-stock?logcode=dsp

no pics when i looked and not sure he's got the price right :augie

if its a true rs200, then yeah his price is probably right, but for that money, i'd be expecting a least a few pics!

 

[macabethiel]

hey chaps, what with this being the "virtual pub", I thought I'd post about my latest "want".

So I have always liked classic cars. I love the style, the simplicity and history. I'm certanly not rich, and have no money, but I got to thinking about actually buying a classic car. As I need time to save up, I figured I'd start looking at what I want. Due to space and other factors, I realised that i want something fairly small and simple, easy for me to fix, and easy to squeeze onto the driveway (under a cover). I got a few ideas, what do you think?

Fiat 126
Fiat 500
Beetle
Datsun 100A
Honda Z600

colour doesnt matter, and it can be as ugly as anything I dont care because I like them all (especially the Datsun). I dont mind having to do a little restoration work, as this is an area I have growing interest. Welding would be my biggest issue, but I'm willing to learn.

so, any other ideas? cost wise, needs to be as cheap as possible but not a total wreck. I know its asking a lot, but i have seen a fair few classics reasonably cheap and in "good condition", especially the Beetles..As most of the cars I am interested in were built before I was born (JUST) I have no drivign experience of them, so if anyone has any history they can offer, I'd be most interested!

cheers chaps!

In the 60's I drove the Honda S600 series cars both the fixed head and the convertible and they were great to drive and reved like hell through the gears. Not sure how they would stand up to corrosion and electrical problems.

My view of the so called classics now is that not many were that great to drive as the passage of time works wonders on your memory. I am 63 and for me classics were cars I aspired to own but could not afford.

Many have archaic handling and lack stuff we take for granted like PAS etc. The few that were great to drive in the 60's like the Lotus Elan are crazy money now and to be honest I would buy a used Mazda MX 5 instead.

My dream car was the Jensen CV8 and my dream was shattered when I drove one about 15 years ago - boy was I disappointed it needed PAS but it was not an option.

My old Opel Manta GT/E was a great motor back in 1985 but it was so heavy on the steering below 5 mph that I changed it for a Mk 1 MR2. Nostalgia is a cruel mistress ! lol

 

[iain.s]

there is A link to his site with full pics:augie

 

[clivvy]

a classic car to me is a car that is over 20/25 years old, has restro styling, and "meant" something at the time, such as the EType, Elan, Datsun 240z etc etc, quirky littl ecars such as the Fiat 500, 126bis and the 2CV!

 

[clivvy]

ok, been doing some research and chatted to one of the directors at work who has a 67 Mustang FB. I think im going to focus on a Triumph spitfire.

seems to me that they are easy to work on, I have full access to the engine and components. they seem generally reliable, and parts are without a doubt plentiful (its surprising, actually) and buying costs are very reasonable.

I fully expect to have to tinker and fix things, but thats partly why i am buying a classic. I have NEVER driven one, so of course have no real clue as tohow they drive, however, im not buying it to race it around or be comfortable, im buying it to play with, tinker with, drive slowly around the countryside and enjoy it, so however they drive i think i'll be happy.

i am very excited now!

all responses welcome, if anyone has experience, i'd love to hear from you!