indeed. they will mist up and stay cold and/or get too hot, make worrying noises, constantly break out with rust bubbles, refuse to start.. even the most spartan classic will cost as much as a new car to keep running and it will still break down.
but
there is the awesome grin factor. engines, oil, chrome and rubber... what a great hobby. taking a jalopy to restored beauty is a money pit but it is great fun.
the thing you need more than anything is space. somewhere to store it and the spare parts version that you will inevitably need and then room enough to work on them safely and securely.
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostIt was more of a comparison i.e. Reliable cars of 1970-1990 wouldn't hold a candle to the reliability of a modern day car of no reputation. I would suggest it was almost impossible to buy a bad car nowadays, a very unreliable one, whereas in 1970, it was a roll of the dice buying a new car. It's just simply saying if you do buy an old classic of any description, be prepared to spend an awful lot of time on the side of the road, or underneath it. That's all I was trying to say.
HTH
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Originally posted by ChrisPackit View PostI am in the Contractor forum, aren't I?!
Surely no-one on here owns a Kia do they? This was supposed to be a thread about classic cars... somehow Kia and classic don't quite go together.
HTH
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Originally posted by Old Hack View PostEven a car considered reliable in its day would be nothing compared to a 3 yo Cee'd or something like that
Surely no-one on here owns a Kia do they? This was supposed to be a thread about classic cars... somehow Kia and classic don't quite go together.
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How about an old Rover 3.5 Coupe. Proper old school.
I love old Italian Cars, so the GTV6 would be there, with a Monte Carlo or something like that. Could pick up a nice alfetta for that, or a 75 V6 (still one of the best engines about).
How about an old VW 411E, or fastback?
Be prepared to spend an inordinate amount of your time fixing the things though. Even a car considered reliable in its day would be nothing compared to a 3 yo Cee'd or something like that
What about a BMW 1602/2002 needing some work? Saab 99?
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MGA drophead in light blue.
Restored, would cost circa 25 grand but would appreciate.
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View Post1972 TRIUMPH STAG MANUAL historic tax | eBay
Ford Cortina MK1 Deluxe Classic Ford RS GT Cosworth Lotus Twin Cam | eBay
1975 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 BLUE | eBay
PORSCHE 944. 2.5 1984.WHITE.GENUINE 56,000 MILES. EXTENSIVE HISTORY. | eBay
1974 SCIMITAR GTE E ODVE,IN YELLOW,TAXED AND TESTED,WOLFRACE WHEELS,NICE CAR | eBay
1958 LAND ROVER GREEN Series 2 Hard Top 2.25 Petrol loads of work done | eBay
Carntogher, Sperrins, Northern Ireland
Don't mind admitting I was rather twitchy on the way up, but once I got into 4-wheel-drive it was no problem at all.
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1972 TRIUMPH STAG MANUAL historic tax | eBay
Ford Cortina MK1 Deluxe Classic Ford RS GT Cosworth Lotus Twin Cam | eBay
1975 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE 1500 BLUE | eBay
PORSCHE 944. 2.5 1984.WHITE.GENUINE 56,000 MILES. EXTENSIVE HISTORY. | eBay
1974 SCIMITAR GTE E ODVE,IN YELLOW,TAXED AND TESTED,WOLFRACE WHEELS,NICE CAR | eBay
1958 LAND ROVER GREEN Series 2 Hard Top 2.25 Petrol loads of work done | eBay
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SY01,
I'm also approaching mid life crisis time, 40 next year !!!!
Have the Mrs's sign off for a toy.
Some of the ones on my list of potentials... not necessarily in order of preference...
. 80's Bobby Ewing Mercedes SL
. MX5
. Alfa Spyder
. Landrover Defender - wanted on since childhood and still want to join an offroading club
A neighbour has the Alfa and it's a beauty - he also has a 2cv (mentioned already)
The Bobby Ewing Merc, those things are bullet proof and will run long after we've all
left this planet, spares will never end, and these days considered a 'young timer' in Germany.
MX5's also bullet proof and cheap as chips, £3k will pick up a top spec one just look on AutoTrader...
Used MAZDA MX-5 Car for Sale - Auto Trader UK
The Landrover, well it's probably going to be a Defender, ideally 300tdi - no electrics in the engine, something like this would be nice, but this is pricey...
Left Hand Drive 4x4 New and Used Vehicles supplied by Nene Overland
Decisions decisions eh
Keep us informed Suity, this is a subject close to my heart as I approach my mide life crisis
Milan.
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostThe first one reads:
Might not be UK spec though. Japan scraps cars after so many years and the good ones get factory refurbished then go as cheap exports. A definite favourite in the third world, but perhaps not up to UK spec. The one I drove had a bell somewhere behind the dashboard which made an annoying chime if you went over 100 Km/h.
Remove speed limiter, recalibrate speedo to MPH, fit rear fog light, etc, not rocket science and most import companies do this, get it registered here and MOT'd so its all legit.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIf it were me I'd rather buy something silly for about £5K ish, sod the "classic" tag.
DCY EUROPE Japanese Import Specialists : Mazda RX7 Type R
PAUL BROWN : Uk Spec Auto totally stock and in as new condition.
Be first owner in the UK of this extreamly clean and stunning Mazda RX7 Type R Turbo, Handpicked fresh import direct in from Japan.
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