JC
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| posted on 16/7/18 at 11:13 AM |
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Dutton or Locust?
Hi there, looking for some cheap summer fun for £3k or less,
I’ve found a nice looking Locust with the bespoke suspension, and also a nice Dutton B type.
Thoughts on the merits of either, or anything else available?
Cheers
JC
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/7/18 at 11:59 AM |
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you do realise the minute you buy one the summer will end and you be faced with 6 months of solid rain, followed by 4 months of rain sleet and snow...
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Ugg10
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| posted on 16/7/18 at 12:05 PM |
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Both of those cars are likely to be pre-SVA so make sure they are properly registered (have gone through the amnesty a few years back) i.e. should
have Dutton or Locust on the V5 docs as the make. If they are still on an Ford Escort/Triumph Herald/ Ford sierra/Morris Marina ore even Ford Dutton
etc. log book then walk away.
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wylliezx9r
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| posted on 16/7/18 at 04:11 PM |
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In my opinion at that end of the kit car market you would be much better putting your cash into an MX5, Z3 or even a tatty Boxster.
Both cars don't handle very well, are heavy and slow. I just don't see the point in owning one.
...all just my opinion
I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.
George Best
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/18 at 06:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wylliezx9r
In my opinion at that end of the kit car market you would be much better putting your cash into an MX5, Z3 or even a tatty Boxster.
Both cars don't handle very well, are heavy and slow. I just don't see the point in owning one.
...all just my opinion
Although not exactly what you'd want to hear on a kit car forum... your quite right and you'd have a car for all weathers though I'd
stay away from any Boxster as they can be hellish money pits. An MX5 can be a fab car but just watch out for rusty rear body work and go for as late a
model as you can
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JC
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| posted on 17/7/18 at 09:56 AM |
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I hear what you are saying....
I had a Mk2 MX5 - I just want something more individual!!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/18 at 11:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JC
I hear what you are saying....
I had a Mk2 MX5 - I just want something more individual!!
yeah I can certainly relate to that. Just the reality of British weather interfering with your fun should probably be something to consider
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