Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k vol 2

[minimoog]

Jordan247 said:

I badly wanted an SI when I was 18/19 years old. Still a cool car.

In my first job I tried to wangle one as my company car but ended up with a Rover 100 instead. Which was actually moderately fun around the country lanes, or so I tried to convince myself.

[carinaman]

I've driven a K-Series Metro. Trim wise it was something like a GTa if it wasn't a GTa. Could it have been a Metro 1.4Si?

I thought it drove quite well in the lanes.

[Nickp82]

jdw100 said:

Roof box looks misaligned.

[SimonTheSailor]

carinaman said:

I've driven a K-Series Metro. Trim wise it was something like a GTa if it wasn't a GTa. Could it have been a Metro 1.4Si?

Pretty sure there was both - saw a Metro advertised recently with a 1.4 engine so it peaked my interest. Thought it must be a GTa but was an Si - no idea what that trim level means though.

[Sticks.]

SimonTheSailor said:

Pretty sure there was both - saw a Metro advertised recently with a 1.4 engine so it peaked my interest. Thought it must be a GTa but was an Si - no idea what that trim level means though.

Wasn't the GTA carb and the Si injection?

[Hippea]

Snow and Rocks said:

Not quite the same but I've been cruising around in our slightly decrepit old Accord Tourer today and I'd forgotten how pleasant it is. Everything feels natural and intuitive, and despite it being the fully equipped Exec model the controls can all be operated without so much as a second glance. It shows up the Tesla MY I've been also driving as the ergonomic disaster zone that it really is.

Even the ride quality and road noise insulation is on another level - so much for progress!

Just been ogling this example -




https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402297...

[defblade]

Crook said:

Slight budget creep

Actually looks quite good.

Can’t get a photo to post on my phone: it’s a deroofed Cavalier.

No. No it doesn't. Judging by the mileage, even the person who bought didn't actually want to take it anywhere someone might see them in it.

[Snow and Rocks]

That Accord looks pretty good - would be interesting to see how it drives in Type S spec. Ours is obviously in pensioner Exec spec with 16 inch wheels and beige leather but is still pretty decent to drive for what it is. Reminds me a bit of a Peugeot 405/406 - quite softly sprung with quite a bit of body roll but somehow still feels controlled and easy to place.

The engine and manual box are typical Honda, revs sweetly to 7k+ revs and nice short throw.

Thanks for the shed/roof box/bothy! comments - was originally the outside toilet and coal shed.

Edited by Snow and Rocks on Thursday 29th February 22:26

[Captain Smerc]

defblade said:

Crook said:

Slight budget creep

Actually looks quite good.

Can’t get a photo to post on my phone: it’s a deroofed Cavalier.

No. No it doesn't. Judging by the mileage, even the person who bought didn't actually want to take it anywhere someone might see them in it.

[Fermit]

WhiskyDisco said:

Slightly over budget but lovely Saxo 1.6i VTR
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202401195...

Exact same colour (Wicked Red) trim level, and age as my first car. Bought on monthlies with the free insurance deal from Citroen.

[Hippea]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403017...

[Silvanus]

SimonTheSailor said:

carinaman said:

I've driven a K-Series Metro. Trim wise it was something like a GTa if it wasn't a GTa. Could it have been a Metro 1.4Si?

Pretty sure there was both - saw a Metro advertised recently with a 1.4 engine so it peaked my interest. Thought it must be a GTa but was an Si - no idea what that trim level means though.

Had a 1.4 GTi 16v, was a cracking little car

[Mr Tidy]

Hippea said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403017...

Help..........I actually quite like that!

And being a fastish Ford I can only really see its value going up.

[Fermit]

Mr Tidy said:

Help..........I actually quite like that!

And being a fastish Ford I can only really see its value going up.

I recall the Gti being well regarded at the time, after the woeful MK5.

[Dan Singh]

KTMsm said:

ingenieur said:

Trouble with these is they are not safe. I know same can be said for a lot of convertibles but by this era the idea of rolling a convertible and living to tell the tale was a reality for most models.

How often are you rolling cars?

I've been driving fast for 30+ years and never come close to rolling a car

I only know one person who has rolled a car (he was fine as he had harnesses in it which probably tells you all you need to know about how he drove it)

I know many people who have died in 'normal' car accidents so fear of rolling is somewhere below a lightening strike

I like having seat belts but after that I'm not too bothered

My friend rolled his Avenger Tiger in a country lane in the early 80s with four of us in it. The roof caved in quite badly and the doors wouldn't open easily. The full fuel tank emptying itself out on to the road was my main concern.

[Crook]

Mate rolled his Sierra 1.6 GL and ended upside down in the field on the outside of the corner - suffered a scuff from the sunroof shattering.

It does happen but I’d say it’s more likely the folly of youthful idiocy than a ‘normal’ accident.

[Fermit]

Hippea said:

Just been ogling this example -




https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402297...

That's near me if you want someone to give it the once over.

[W00DY]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134960686830


I do love a Twingo.

[biggbn]

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134960686830


I do love a Twingo.

These are brilliant!!

[W00DY]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116088698481