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Re: What car would you have if you were in the market for one and had the money?

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Not a car bloke at all. Just devices, except I've always wanted a Morgan as it looks old but is new. So money no object a new Morgan :thumbup:
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E Type Jag but one made from all modern parts including an engine from whatever and AC, cost, don't care as it's all hypothetical lol
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Newey wrote: Thu May 28, 2026 5:32 pm E Type Jag but one made from all modern parts including an engine from whatever and AC, cost, don't care as it's all hypothetical lol
You want an Eagle E-Type, tho I'm not sure if they've got A/C.
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Newey wrote: Thu May 28, 2026 5:32 pm E Type Jag but one made from all modern parts including an engine from whatever and AC, cost, don't care as it's all hypothetical lol
Part of the attraction when I had an MGB was that all the bits were just the right amount of rubbish all together to make driving it fun, I suspect if it was reworked the charm would be lost. I agree about AC though.
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Re: What car would you have if you were in the market for one and had the money?

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Not really a car person.
But…a solid MG Midget ( I’d be looking for a while)
There was a scabby B GT outside work today but sills looked ok (looked)
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asmethurst99 wrote: Thu May 28, 2026 6:58 pm Not really a car person.
But…a solid MG Midget ( I’d be looking for a while)
There was a scabby B GT outside work today but sills looked ok (looked)
I know from experience the sills can look great with a recent reciept for new sills and still be rubbish if all the 'restorer' did was replace the outer part.
None of the parts cost a fortune but labour does so ideally it's hobby.
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Noggin wrote: Wed May 27, 2026 7:30 pm I have three :angelic-green: :lol: :lol: :lol: But only one is remotely likely ever !!

I've wanted an MX5 since they came out - might one day manage that :)


The big lotto win ones are -

go test all the Maseratis and pick one that sounds AWESOME !!!!

Track down my Dad's vintage (1937) Aston Martin and buy it and bring it here :) :)
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If I won the euros I think I'd have a G Wagon as a daily driver. But I'd insist on a decent amount of sidewall on the tyres. That or the Aston Martin SUV thing. I want something higher than a car, easy to park, goes well but is quiet at motorway speeds.
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asmethurst99 wrote: Thu May 28, 2026 6:58 pm Not really a car person.
But…a solid MG Midget ( I’d be looking for a while)
There was a scabby B GT outside work today but sills looked ok (looked)
What about a Sebring MG?


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Post by asmethurst99 »

There was a Citroen SM at work today - its here a few sunny days each year -
Beautiful thing but troublesome i'd imagine.
A solid non rusty Midget with a nice peppy A series engine (the term peppy is relative here ) - Just always liked them.
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I've put my Tesla up for sale. If it goes then i'll get a convertible. If it doesn't sell, well then it, err stays! :? :D
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An Autozam AZ1. I doubt I'd fit in it but it's got gullwing doors.
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asmethurst99 wrote: Sat May 30, 2026 12:04 pm ...
A solid non rusty Midget with a nice peppy A series engine (the term peppy is relative here ) - Just always liked them.
Alternatively, I wonder if a Mazda MX5 engine would fit. :think:
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I've changed my mind, I just want a brand new one of what I've got now, sadly Mitsubishi stopped making them in 2017
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Good point … my imaginary Midget (copyright Stewart Lee ) has an original engine.
Or a Unimog …idk
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Citroen SM
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I wish someone would make a modern, reliable, old looking car, like they do with bikes. 20s, 30s, 40s. Maybe 50s.
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Re: What car would you have if you were in the market for one and had the money?

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Now look what you've got me perusing...

https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C2085361

Pack it in. :x
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Re: What car would you have if you were in the market for one and had the money?

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gremlin wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 4:40 pm Now look what you've got me perusing...

https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C2085361

Pack it in. :x
Buy it.

I'll have £500 on it developing some mysterious electrical fault that will cost more than you paid for the car to fix.
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