clockwork
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 posted on 1/11/07 at 09:54 PM |
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IDEAS please Lowcost (classic) for daily driver.
I'm looking for inspiration for a classic car that I can run as cheaply as possible to and from work. It has to be in order of importance:
1) Tax free
2) Easy to work on.
3) Relatively cheap £2K top wack
4) Roofed :-)
5) As good looking as possible.
6) 30+mpg
It does not have to be fast. Just interesting.
Something to tide me over winter.
No mgb's.
Any thoughts?
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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graememk
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:00 PM |
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beetle
camper van
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andrew.boyle
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:03 PM |
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mk3 cortina !
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donut
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:03 PM |
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mini
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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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:03 PM |
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Sinclare C5 and an umbrella?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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donut
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:03 PM |
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Ford 100e
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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donut
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:05 PM |
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imp
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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thepest
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:07 PM |
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escort mk2... but gives only 27 mpg
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iank
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:13 PM |
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GT6
1. yes
2. very
3. possible
4. yep
5. very (IMO)
6. hmm
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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rayward
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
beetle
camper van
beetle, not a chance of 30mpg
camper,
tax exempt one one the road for 2k???, no way
Ray
[Edited on 1/11/07 by rayward]
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:34 PM |
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volvo amazon , b18 single carb 121 .
good looking , reliable, good to drive, and itll sell for the same money .
i think id have one in my garage if it wasnt for other projects .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:34 PM |
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volvo amazon , b18 single carb 121 .
good looking , reliable, good to drive, and itll sell for the same money .
i think id have one in my garage if it wasnt for other projects .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:34 PM |
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volvo amazon , b18 single carb 121 .
good looking , reliable, good to drive, and itll sell for the same money .
i think id have one in my garage if it wasnt for other projects .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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sammy
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:43 PM |
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1) Tax free
Yes! (1970)
2) Easy to work on.
Yes (bits are dirt cheap and easily available)
3) Relatively cheap £2K top wack
Yes if you shop around
4) Roofed :-)
Yep
5) As good looking as possible.
Yes if you get the wire wheels!
6) 30+mpg
Errrmmm.... Maybe when I've finished my locost and look at doing a diy EFI on it.
MGB is around 25mpg, but then my daily drive is my Triumph Tiger 955i (40+mpg and 0-60 in around 4.0 seconds).
Build diaries...
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sammy
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:44 PM |
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quote:
No mgb's.
Bugger!
Build diaries...
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clockwork
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:44 PM |
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Beetle... I can afford one ;-) But I'm from newquay. It may be a bit of a cliche..
Camper, can't afford one. You wouldn't believe how much they go for now.
Mk3 Cortina. Do they really do 30+mpg?
Mini, not old enough for tax free.
Sinclare err no. But environmentally...
Ford 100e :-) I like, but could I stop myself turning it into a dragster?
Imp err not my cup of tea
Escort mk2 = 4 door only at my money :-( otherwise hell yeah :-)
GT6 another nice thought. I'd have to have the tin top though
Volvo, well after you posted it 3 times I just had to have a look. That is stunning. Never seen one in the flesh though.
This is turning into quite a bit of fun. I think I'm leaning towards the Popular, the Volvo or the GT6.
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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clockwork
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:47 PM |
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Volvosport, have you seen this thread
http://retrorides.proboards86.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1187791228
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"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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pathfinder
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:49 PM |
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2cv, they rock!!!
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:50 PM |
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yeah , and unfortubately for me , if i do get an amazon , its so easy to upgrade , that i wouldnt be able to stop myself .!!
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
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sammy
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:55 PM |
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Morris Minor is cheap, 30+mpg (just), and is certainly not fast!
Build diaries...
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donut
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 10:57 PM |
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quote:
Mini, not old enough for tax free.
Mini's were 1st produced in 1959 and there were over 5.5 million sold so not a problem!
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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clockwork
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 11:05 PM |
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Sorry Donut, I stand corrected. Probably the most sensible choice :-)
"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin.
"Well if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear" Morons the world over.
Locost/Kit builders info and FAQ website:- www.carbuilders.info
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iank
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 11:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
quote:
Mini, not old enough for tax free.
Mini's were 1st produced in 1959 and there were over 5.5 million sold so not a problem!
Problem is getting a Tax-free (pre 73) Mini for £2k with an MOT.
p.s. all GT6's were tin top, though lots of Spitfires have GT6 running gear and bonnets fitted.
[Edited on 1/11/07 by iank]
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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COREdevelopments
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 11:38 PM |
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forget the tax free bit. a mini is well worth taxing!! you know it makes sense!!
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martin1973
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| posted on 1/11/07 at 11:53 PM |
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triumph vitesse 2l mk2
like this
tho not that one as its mine and not for sale
roughly 28 to the gallon
tax free
got a roof
most fun with clothes on
interesting
easy to work on
under 2k you must be joking
martin
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