A "classic" V8 - What shall I get?

[nickd01]

I loved the sound of my Chimaera V8, but alas she had to go.

Now, however I am in position to buy another weekend car. The only criteria are:

V8 - I loved the sound and decent performance
£20k or less
semi-practical (I could get a MTB in my TVR boot!)
Soft-top if possible.
Slightly unusual - I did like the rarety of the TVR

Does anyone have any ideas?

[bignige]

If you don't mind forgoing the soft-top try a Monaro.

Easy get an 04 CV8 for £17k an 05 one for about £19k.

[XJSJohn]

www.pistonheads.com/sales/105642.htm

[nicholas blair]

nickd01 said:

I loved the sound of my Chimaera V8, but alas she had to go.

Now, however I am in position to buy another weekend car. The only criteria are:

V8 - I loved the sound and decent performance
£20k or less
semi-practical (I could get a MTB in my TVR boot!)
Soft-top if possible.
Slightly unusual - I did like the rarety of the TVR

Does anyone have any ideas?

Why did you get rid of it - you need another.

[fittster]

Are classics on the agenda (i.e. more than 15 years old)?

[nickd01]

nicholas blair said:

nickd01 said:

I loved the sound of my Chimaera V8, but alas she had to go.

Now, however I am in position to buy another weekend car. The only criteria are:

V8 - I loved the sound and decent performance
£20k or less
semi-practical (I could get a MTB in my TVR boot!)
Soft-top if possible.
Slightly unusual - I did like the rarety of the TVR

Does anyone have any ideas?

Why did you get rid of it - you need another.

Maybe I do - the 5L this time....

[nickd01]

XJSJohn said:

www.pistonheads.com/sales/105642.htm

Ooooh, that's georgeous....

[chrispy porker]

Porsche 928?

[97octane]

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ETA you might consider Marcos, Morgan, Cobra or what about some imported American muscle?

Edited by 97octane on Wednesday 24th January 21:31

[nickd01]

97octane said:

TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR
TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ETA you might consider Marcos, Morgan, Cobra or what about some imported American muscle?

Edited by 97octane on Wednesday 24th January 21:31

I like the idea of a Cobra (You mean an AC Cobra?)
A Marcos is tempting too, I've been looking at them. American Muscle - now there's an idea. Do you have suggestions where I can research American cars easily?

[Matthew-TMM]

Dino/Ferrari GT4?

[bga]

I think this would suit your requirements perfectly

www.pistonheads.com/sales/125755.htm

[danhay]

Matthew-TMM said:

Dino/Ferrari GT4?

you only regret the things you don't do.

Edited by danhay on Wednesday 24th January 21:51

[Uriel]

www.pistonheads.com/sales/110476.htm

I had one and it was the best car I've ever owned. Plus, it'll last forever, every single nut and bolt on the thing is currently still manufactured under licence from GM and will be until the end of time. Parts are cheaper than those for a Fiesta (if you're prepared to ship them over), insurance is stupidly cheap (I paid £380 fully comp for 25 year old, no NCB, parked in street). Get way more attention than a TVR and I'm sorry, no Rover V8 can compare with a Chevy (or old school Ford V8) when it comes to sound.

[XJSJohn]

XJSJohn said:

www.pistonheads.com/sales/105642.htm

ahh my work is done...


sorry, i just read - V8, Sound, Evocative, Convertable and Boot.

Had to be a cobra really ... You have had a Tiv, take a challenge, try something else.

(ohh, and may i recommend something in V12 for sir, with a nice pipe from perhaps Larini ... also sounds sublime)

[Witchfinder]

Assuming you can afford the running costs

[ewenm]

nickd01 said:

97octane said:

TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR
TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR TVR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ETA you might consider Marcos, Morgan, Cobra or what about some imported American muscle?

Edited by 97octane on Wednesday 24th January 21:31

I like the idea of a Cobra (You mean an AC Cobra?)
A Marcos is tempting too, I've been looking at them. American Muscle - now there's an idea. Do you have suggestions where I can research American cars easily?

I bought a 1967 Mustang in October (5.0 V8). Convertibles are usually available for about £15,000, coupes at around £10,000 and fastbacks (like in Bullitt / Gone in 60 Seconds) for £20,000 upwards. There are various companies in the UK that import them (and other Americana) - I got mine from www.californiaclassicimports.com

[mikial]

You can`t get much more classic than this , Sunbeam Tiger , dressed to thrill !

[justayellowbadge]

Fills every one of your requirements:

[elex]

Porsche 928 GTS.