Classic Cars
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Classic Cars
I'm getting old. I keep watching Bangers and Cash on the Yesterday Channel.
Purely hypothetical if you had some cash that you didn't want to spend on bikes, or drugs and hookers, say 5-10k and you fancied a 'classic' car, for going to shows (if that's your thing) or just just for the sake of owning something cool and classic, what would you buy?
I've been looking at Riley Elf's and Wolseley Hornets, mega cool imho, but then there's Triumph Heralds and Ford Anglia's.
So what's the best (looking or performance or coolest) pre-80's car for 10k?
Purely hypothetical if you had some cash that you didn't want to spend on bikes, or drugs and hookers, say 5-10k and you fancied a 'classic' car, for going to shows (if that's your thing) or just just for the sake of owning something cool and classic, what would you buy?
I've been looking at Riley Elf's and Wolseley Hornets, mega cool imho, but then there's Triumph Heralds and Ford Anglia's.
So what's the best (looking or performance or coolest) pre-80's car for 10k?
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Re: Classic Cars
I like the 60's cars that are obviously influenced be the Septic cars, only with smaller engines and slightly smaller fins
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Re: Classic Cars
Remember to keep a bit in reserve for urgent repairs you find soon after you buy it, look for a fresh MOT and look at the advisories carefully.
I found with an MGB that it needed stuff doing regularly, the shocks were annual but after I'd replaced them once it was a fairly easy and cheap job to do. The nasty surprise will be hidden rust, people often get outside bits replaced and leave the rest hidden. I did as much body work as mechanical, plenty of both but it was OK as I enjoyed it.
The MG's performance and handling were closely matched by a Nissan Micra but it was fun to drive apart from when the weak fuel pump meant I ran out of steam on long hills.
Get something with a good supply of spares, you'll need them. You won't get anything exotic on your budget or if you do it will soon cost you an arm and leg in repairs.
I found with an MGB that it needed stuff doing regularly, the shocks were annual but after I'd replaced them once it was a fairly easy and cheap job to do. The nasty surprise will be hidden rust, people often get outside bits replaced and leave the rest hidden. I did as much body work as mechanical, plenty of both but it was OK as I enjoyed it.
The MG's performance and handling were closely matched by a Nissan Micra but it was fun to drive apart from when the weak fuel pump meant I ran out of steam on long hills.
Get something with a good supply of spares, you'll need them. You won't get anything exotic on your budget or if you do it will soon cost you an arm and leg in repairs.
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Re: Classic Cars
I'm just waiting for the impending drunk on eBay thread.KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:03 pm It's all hypothetical.
I spend all my spare cash on drugs and hookers.
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Re: Classic Cars
I'm drunk. Looking at Ebay.
But it's not pre-80's...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-xj40- ... SwuwtgC0xf
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Re: Classic Cars
If you squint a bit, it looks nothing like a Ferrari F40.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR40 ... SwuvBgFX0x
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR40 ... SwuvBgFX0x
Re: Classic Cars
I’ve poked my eyes out with hot pokers and still looks shit ....KungFooBob wrote: ↑Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:21 pm If you squint a bit, it looks nothing like a Ferrari F40.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-TR40 ... SwuvBgFX0x
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Re: Classic Cars
5k for that.
I like this in the description.
I kinda want it now to stop my kids pestering me for lifts when lockdown ends.
I like this in the description.
I was surprised this wasn't a one off, found photos of another with Ferrari badges on it.will enrage the purists and car snobs
I kinda want it now to stop my kids pestering me for lifts when lockdown ends.
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Re: Classic Cars
I might have another Triumph Stag, if the leccys have been sorted properly (the one I had refused to start at the first sign of rain and was my only transport at the time so I only kept it for a couple of months)
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Re: Classic Cars
This would be a good starter classic vehicle...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1950S-T ... SwtnpgDeDJ
But on a serious note, I don't think you can just look for 'any' classic car, you need to have a passion for the particular one you choose because it's going to be a proper pain in the arse at times and if you're not in love with it then you'll wish you hadn't bought it.
Same for old motorbikes, old boats, etc.
This looks interesting and it's under ten large...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-9-T ... Sw1cBgDdiF
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1950S-T ... SwtnpgDeDJ
But on a serious note, I don't think you can just look for 'any' classic car, you need to have a passion for the particular one you choose because it's going to be a proper pain in the arse at times and if you're not in love with it then you'll wish you hadn't bought it.
Same for old motorbikes, old boats, etc.
This looks interesting and it's under ten large...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Standard-9-T ... Sw1cBgDdiF
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