Best family classic
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Just considering a weekend car to take us all out on Sundays etc.
It would need to be a very good example of its type whatever it is. Needs 4 seats but not necessarily 4 doors and a decent boot/hatch.
Pre tax and maybe even pre MOT but they are getting a bit old. Manual with a bit of go. Budget to 25k ish if absolutely required.
Mk 2 jag, P5b, Bristol might be nice but a bit out of budget I suspect. Alvis TD21.
Anything else?
Cheers
David
It would need to be a very good example of its type whatever it is. Needs 4 seats but not necessarily 4 doors and a decent boot/hatch.
Pre tax and maybe even pre MOT but they are getting a bit old. Manual with a bit of go. Budget to 25k ish if absolutely required.
Mk 2 jag, P5b, Bristol might be nice but a bit out of budget I suspect. Alvis TD21.
Anything else?
Cheers
David
DKL said:
Bristol might be nice but a bit out of budget I suspect.
If you can find one, a Bristol 603 should be within budget and is a much better bet as a family car than the earlier V8s - more spacious inside, better seats, bigger and wider opening boot, four seat belts as standard. It won't be tax free for another couple of years, but a tax disc is less than two tanks of petrol so not a huge dent in the overall cost of ownership, and it won't be manual. The only manual Bristols are the 2-litres, and decent examples of those are probably out of budget now.DS is spectacular! Not everyone can travel in the back of one of those, as noted in earlier posts. Aircraft-like ride is a bit too much for some. Triumph 2500S estate, with factory alloy wheels, in dark green/ dark blue/ white![url][img]
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What about an Interceptor:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C348076
or something Italian and Alfa:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C490808
or an older Ponton Merc:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C464405
Alternatively, save some money and buy a really nice Volvo Amazon:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C478679
or
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C446181
Happy hunting
Paul
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C348076
or something Italian and Alfa:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C490808
or an older Ponton Merc:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C464405
Alternatively, save some money and buy a really nice Volvo Amazon:-
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C478679
or
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C446181
Happy hunting
Paul
David - alas all P5Bs are autos (unless you can find one that's been modified) but there are some earlier 3 litre P5s with manual gearboxes.
Find a really good P5B though with an auto box which doesn't clonk and you can still enjoy the immense comfort and sheer waftability these cars have in spades. Even with four up, you'd be surprised how quick the horizon looms up at you when you bury your right foot in the shagpile.... ;o)
£10k will bag you a very nice Coupe, £15k+ will get you a minter. Bought mine for just over £8k this time last year and have been doing little cosmetic jobs here and there...
Having re-read your OP I have to admit I'd love a Mk2 Jag, I saw a white 3.8 with red interior in Sainsburys car park yesterday and it really hit the sweet spot for me ;-)
Find a really good P5B though with an auto box which doesn't clonk and you can still enjoy the immense comfort and sheer waftability these cars have in spades. Even with four up, you'd be surprised how quick the horizon looms up at you when you bury your right foot in the shagpile.... ;o)
£10k will bag you a very nice Coupe, £15k+ will get you a minter. Bought mine for just over £8k this time last year and have been doing little cosmetic jobs here and there...
Having re-read your OP I have to admit I'd love a Mk2 Jag, I saw a white 3.8 with red interior in Sainsburys car park yesterday and it really hit the sweet spot for me ;-)
Edited by P5Nij on Thursday 17th April 15:00
Edited by P5Nij on Thursday 17th April 15:01
I'd look at some of the 60's alternative that may be better value than the usual suspects.
Humber Super Snipe
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C466000
Daimler V8 250, a Jag mk 2 for a lot less IMHO
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C320788
Humber Super Snipe
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C466000
Daimler V8 250, a Jag mk 2 for a lot less IMHO
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C320788
Edited by HarryW on Thursday 17th April 15:07
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