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benjj said:
Lotus and Jag don't really do it for me. Well, a Mk2 3.4 or 3.8 would.
What about an S type? Cheaper and roomier than a Mk2 and IRS so less moans for the passengers about the ride quality.Not got the racing pedigree of a Mk2 but they must have some rarity value as at least one a week got trashed in The Sweeney.
benjj said:
Lotus and Jag don't really do it for me. Well, a Mk2 3.4 or 3.8 would.
What about an S type? Cheaper and roomier than a Mk2 and IRS so less moans for the passengers about the ride quality.Not got the racing pedigree of a Mk2 but they must have some rarity value as at least one a week got trashed in The Sweeney.
Stretch the budget a little and you could have a vauxhall...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C553463
Should be quick and roomy enough!
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C553463
Should be quick and roomy enough!
Not sure a 928 will tick all the boxes - think you will struggle to get a full child seat in the back, plus they only came with lap belts up until the last of the line. They are fantastic though.....I absolutely loved mine and it was wonderfully balanced.
You could also consider an SLC rather than a SEC. I had a 280SLC and it was a lovely machine - being the 280 it was actually not bad on the twisty bits as the engine was much lighter than the V8, quite free revving too. And very stylish...
You could also consider an SLC rather than a SEC. I had a 280SLC and it was a lovely machine - being the 280 it was actually not bad on the twisty bits as the engine was much lighter than the V8, quite free revving too. And very stylish...
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I think you description screams CL500, CL55, CL600 or more... plenty of room in the back...enormous boot and plenty of power..
Alternatives might be a well sorted SEC... that will go up in value..
More classic... see if you can find a 450 SEL... 6.9
I know I've been a bit Merc orientated.. the only other options might be an Alpina B10 even a B10 Estate?
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I think you description screams CL500, CL55, CL600 or more... plenty of room in the back...enormous boot and plenty of power..
Alternatives might be a well sorted SEC... that will go up in value..
More classic... see if you can find a 450 SEL... 6.9
I know I've been a bit Merc orientated.. the only other options might be an Alpina B10 even a B10 Estate?
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johnfm said:
What he said; there's room for average adults in the back over short distances with mild contortion, so kids will fit easily enough; your budget is enough for a minty one.If the budget might stretch a little, what about a Lotus Carlton? If not, then a pre-V8 Jag XJR or active-ride Bentley Turbo R.
Left field; given you're partial to a DS I like the idea of a CX Turbo; not the greatest engine ever made, but strong and can be tweaked a fair bit; plus your budget will pay for 2-3 decent ones. Are there any Renault 25s or 30s still in existence in the UK, or have they all been broken for their gearboxes? The Douvrin can be coaxed into making decent power, but the handling will probably remain lairy; perhaps a Pug 604 would be a better bet. The Pininfarina 3-box saloon theme thens lead on to the FIAT 130 and the Lancia 2000, and by association the Alfa 6 and the awesome Opel Diplomat. I think I have digressed slightly...
Some interesting ideas here gents, thank you.
At present the main contenders have to be the 560 SEC and the 928. I could live with the slushbox in the Merc but not in the Porsche. That probably means the Merc is the most likely contender.
Ghibli - hmm, interesting too, will have a look. Wasn't expecting stuff like that to be in budget.
An AMG Hammer would be my absolute holy grail at the moment I think but waaaaaay out of budget. May have a look at some smoking hot 80's Merc saloons too.
At present the main contenders have to be the 560 SEC and the 928. I could live with the slushbox in the Merc but not in the Porsche. That probably means the Merc is the most likely contender.
Ghibli - hmm, interesting too, will have a look. Wasn't expecting stuff like that to be in budget.
An AMG Hammer would be my absolute holy grail at the moment I think but waaaaaay out of budget. May have a look at some smoking hot 80's Merc saloons too.
The Fiat Dino is actually the one I really want but prices have crept up. They were 8k cars for a snotter just 3 or 4 years ago. A not bad one could be had for teens. Will have a look around again just in case.
190 Cossie - yes, big like for those, got to be a manual dog box though.
I'd forgotten how fun car buying is, it's been well over a year since I've bought anything.
190 Cossie - yes, big like for those, got to be a manual dog box though.
I'd forgotten how fun car buying is, it's been well over a year since I've bought anything.
Hells bells, I never knew the R129 had a couple of rear seats, just assumed they were 2 seaters.
To add a bit more info, on these summer road trips the wives and kids fly down to the south of France and the husbands drive down via London (drinking), Le Mans (drinking), south/central France (drinking) and collect the families from the airport. The rear seats are really only needed for an hour hop here or there for a few weeks on holiday.
So, looks like I'm off R129 shopping.
To add a bit more info, on these summer road trips the wives and kids fly down to the south of France and the husbands drive down via London (drinking), Le Mans (drinking), south/central France (drinking) and collect the families from the airport. The rear seats are really only needed for an hour hop here or there for a few weeks on holiday.
So, looks like I'm off R129 shopping.
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