Gergely
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 02:47 PM |
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What's the cheapest V8 sportscar?
Hi, I thought of this the other day... I hope it has not been discussed yet here...
I'm just wondering what the cheapest way of getting a burbling V8 car would be (I'm not willing to fit a V8 in a Locost, but still... that
sound...). I have a few criteria though:
- Has to be a sportscar (coupe or roadster, but no truck or saloon, etc please)
- It has to be in a reasonable state (restoration projects could be cheap, but no thanks... when comparing cars, let's assume a daily driver
state with everything working fine, maybe cosmetically not 100%, but structurally OK)
- It has to have a nice V8 noise (a la TVR Griffith for example... mmmm...
What do you recon would be the cheapest car that fulfills the criteria and is a nice car as well? I am thinking MGB V8 maybe? Triumph Stag? Any
ideas?
Gergely
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gingerprince
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:02 PM |
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I'm currently selling my TVR Griffith if you're interested 
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/52874.htm
Not the cheapest way to get a V8 sportscar, but the best 
[Edited on 7/8/06 by gingerprince]
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ned
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:19 PM |
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tr7/8, scimitar perhaps? older tvr (350?) or early lotus esprit v8?
bit more modern, how about a lexux/toyota soarer, 4.3ltr v8 can be had quite cheaply and could be used as a daily driver (any v8 will drink like a
fish though)
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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donut
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:19 PM |
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I have just got myself a Rover P6 with a V8 and it does sound awesome! The P6 is not quite everyones cup of tea but i need 4 seats and i wanted a
classic. Other sports cars are:
TR8
Stag
TVR
Cobra replica
NGV8 (kit car)
MGBV8 and Roadster with conversion (there were a few on ebay last week)
Morgan Plus 8
Probably a few others that i can't remember
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ned
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:26 PM |
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which porker had a v8 in it? one of the front engine ones, 928 or 968 was it?
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Howlor
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:28 PM |
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I would have said a TVR 'wedge'.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:31 PM |
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hi,
I recently got my self a Marcos Mantula v8 fun for a very low price. I use it as an evry day car. smiles per pound spent is a very good ratio.
not nesaseraly evry ones cup of tea to look at but it is fun.
blake
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MikeR
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:38 PM |
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mates misses has just warped the head on one bank of his v8 stag auto (with added rear seat belts). He hasn't the time to fix it so is looking
at selling if you're interested.
Doesn't know how bad it is yet - but is expecting a skim will be enough as its only just gone. If youre interested let me know and i'll
put the two of you in touch.
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robertst
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 03:47 PM |
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first thing that passed through my head was the mustang...
so dont call me a w*nker, i already told myself that
Tom
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nick205
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 04:05 PM |
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quote:
which porker had a v8 in it? one of the front engine ones, 928 or 968 was it?
Porky 928 is V8 front engined and IMO a very good car. If cared for will last for a very long time, but if abused will cost ££££££££ to sort out.
Very quick and comfortable - hey I'm alsmost talking myself into it here
 
Rescued attachment porky v8.jpg
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Simon
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 07:00 PM |
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Why don't you want to stick a V8 in a Locost.
Perfectly sensible idea if you ask me
ATB
Simon
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Dusty
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 07:48 PM |
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Daimler Dart if you want something totaly wierd.
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Simon
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| posted on 7/8/06 at 11:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dusty
Daimler Dart if you want something totaly wierd.
Yeah, fell out of the ugly tree hitting every branch on the way down sorta weird
ATB
Simon
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 8/8/06 at 08:00 AM |
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How about a cheap LHD Mazda mx5, a V8 conversion kit from the US and a 5.0L ford V8 donk.
Relatively cheap V8 poke in a modern light weight sports car.
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smart51
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| posted on 8/8/06 at 09:36 AM |
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1 x locost = £250. 1x scrap V8 = £200. sundries = £50. Total £500. Cheapest V8 ever?
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 8/8/06 at 11:54 AM |
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Second hand Corvette or Mustang, dime a dozen in the 'states.
Cheers,
Syd.
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Gergely
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| posted on 9/8/06 at 08:04 AM |
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Thanks guys for the ideas. Up to now the winner - for me - is the Mantula. That car looks awesome! Not sure if they ever made LHD ones as well, and
probably those cost more, but will look around. Anyway, first I need to invest in my Locost...
Thanks for the ideas. That Daimler looks very weird...
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ned
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| posted on 9/8/06 at 12:35 PM |
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did anyone say sunbeam alpine tiger yet?
beware, I've got yellow skin
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donut
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| posted on 9/8/06 at 01:00 PM |
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Now you're talking Ned!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/8/06 at 01:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Gergely
That Daimler looks very weird...
It was an ugly car when seen in the flesh - I always thought that it looked like Penelope Pitstop's car.
It did have an astonishingly strong engine though. Not very powerful in the original car, but tuners took it to ridiculous outputs - I believe that
one dragster builder took it to 1000BHP! Don't if it's still in one piece though...
David
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Simon
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| posted on 9/8/06 at 08:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ned
did anyone say sunbeam alpine tiger yet?
Ned, do you mean the Alpine, or the Tiger
One had a weasey 4 banger, the other used to have so much torque, it would go sideways at full throttle - not from slipping tyres, but twisting
axle
But yeah, cool car. Will see a few, I don't doubt, on 9th September at Brighton Speed Trials
ATB
Simon
[Edited on 9/8/06 by Simon]
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ned
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| posted on 10/8/06 at 07:47 AM |
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to clarify, the tiger
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Simon
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| posted on 10/8/06 at 10:54 PM |
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Wise choice
ATB
Simon
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