Jasper
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 06:25 PM |
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So suggestions for a £5k classic .....
Hey there chaps....
So after a few years of nothing in the garage and just the ST as a daily driver it's time for a change. I'm working from home now so no
commute, we have a basic tin top for the dogs/shopping and any distance driving and now the ST has to go it's time to think about buying
something that I can have a tinker/upgrade on and something that will hold most or all of it's value and not cost a fortune if it goes badly
wrong.
So the budget will be £5k and so far I have been mostly looking at Capris on eBay.....
So any suggestions people? I've also been looking at 944's but worried about maintenance costs and I do love a bit of Jap classic too,
though most of what I like - 240z's etc - are too expensive now.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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joneh
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 07:17 PM |
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Triumph Spitfire or GT6 at a stretch?
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jps
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 07:24 PM |
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I reckon Capri is a good shout, you don't see many about!
I reckon at that price you could get a decent Mini, or an MGBGT. Which is what I'd be torn between!
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JoelP
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 07:31 PM |
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M5.
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Toprivetguns
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 07:33 PM |
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I stumbled upon this last week
http://www.angliacarauctions.co.uk/en/classic-auctions/latest-classic-car-catalogue/saturday-9th-april/1986-ford-capri-16-laser/
Also a very tasty Peugeot 205 Gti 1.9 on the same page
Only drive as fast as your angel can fly... !
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 07:47 PM |
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Having owned capris as a lad 30 years ago you would want a v6
Mk1 Granada ghia, had one of them, excellent cars better than the 2.8 MkII also had both.
SDI v8, enjoyed smoking around in one of these, more practical car.
If you want to make money then a rust free XK8 is in reach
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Jasper
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 08:18 PM |
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Great ideas, cheers, it's got to suit my wife as well so nothing too big and no rovers or jags 
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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roadrunner
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 09:29 PM |
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Renault 5GT turbo
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 10:21 PM |
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Boxster is now within range as well
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james h
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| posted on 11/3/16 at 11:36 PM |
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I've mentioned this elsewhere:
Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
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unijacko67
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 12:58 AM |
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Volvo Amazon, Don't need to be a "Guy Martin" project, but i'm looking & thinking about one, well the wagon/estate
http://www.kittenkitcar.co.uk
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 04:13 AM |
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How about a Saab 900s turbo, not had one myself, but always fancied one. Fast, practical and with £5k yoiu should get a mint one with plenty of change
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[Edited on 12/3/16 by LBMEFM]
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jeffw
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 06:51 AM |
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Honda S2000....future classic
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Ugg10
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 08:06 AM |
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Pre 1960 don't need an mot if you want to go that classic, some nice 100e out there for that money, often with a pinto. Or a 105e with a
Xflow.
Shame this has already gone - http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=888153
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1968 Ford Anglia 105e, 1.7 Zetec SE, Mk2 Escort Workd Cup front end, 5 link rear
Build Blog - http://Anglia1968.weebly.com
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mcerd1
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 08:10 AM |
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Reliant Scimitar, £5k would give you a choice of some pretty good ones, they are easy to work on and parts are fairly cheap too
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 08:54 AM |
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Like the S2000 and the Amazon, don't like Saabs or Scimitars, possible Merc, Porsche a worry with repair costs, ....., loved the Ford Pop!
[Edited on 12/3/16 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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scootz
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 09:27 AM |
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VW Corrado
VW Scirocco
Audi 80 Coupe
It's Evolution Baby!
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 09:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by unijacko67
Volvo Amazon, Don't need to be a "Guy Martin" project, but i'm looking & thinking about one, well the wagon/estate
That would be a good choice.
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 09:56 AM |
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Capri is a really bad choice -- back when 1980s when production stopped they were talked of as future classics and were getting bought up by day
dreamers right left and center , but how many of them are still around? They fell out of fashion frst of all like many they high volume cars of that
era the suffered badly from rust in places that is realistically not viable to repair. Rust in the seam where the front inner wing joins the bulkhead
is deal killer , secondly like flares and medallion man they just fell out of fashion.
In contrast look at the Spitfire/GT6 nobody in the 1970s had very high opinnion of them but threre are loads of them still around, why ? simples
although they rust, the rust is relatively easy and cheap to repair.
Another classic favourite MGBs unlike the Triumphs don't have a separate chassis but they are relatively easy to put right.
The rule for buy a classic is buy on maintainabilty and condition.
For something out of left field what about this 1974 HILLMAN IMP SUPER BEIGE
[Edited on 12/3/16 by britishtrident]
[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
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rdodger
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 10:13 AM |
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Have you considered an M100 Elan?
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scootz
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 10:16 AM |
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XJS's are starting to rise now...
Was only a matter of time.
It's Evolution Baby!
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hicost blade
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 10:57 AM |
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I have been looking at Jenson Healeys, +/-£5k and sure to go up in value...
http://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C657157
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 11:02 AM |
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Don't like the Elan or Jags, Scirocco not a bad idea but do fancy RWD
Amazon a bit old and a bit big for my wife, I love it though.
I'm not so sure you're right about Capri's being a bad choice, they are going up in price all the time as people can't afford
Escorts any more, and they are definitely trendy again atm, thanks for the tip on the rust though.
I hate old MG's and Triumphs, too 'old man' for me, I'm a child of the 70's and 80's, not the 60's. But the
advice is appreciated, thanks 
Quite like the Healey but don't want a convertible.
[Edited on 12/3/16 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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scootz
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 11:12 AM |
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70's and 80's child... has to be a wedge-shape!
TVR or Lotus FTW!
I'm still waiting for the right 1974 Lotus Europa to hit the market!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Jasper
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| posted on 12/3/16 at 11:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
70's and 80's child... has to be a wedge-shape!
TVR or Lotus FTW!
I'm still waiting for the right 1974 Lotus Europa to hit the market!
I need some level of reliability!! And don't want a convertible....
[Edited on 12/3/16 by Jasper]
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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