Sub £20k Sports Car

[mph]

I'm looking for a usable classic sports car (convertible) for the summer. Absolute maximum budget is £20k and preferably a bit less.

I have chance of a very nice TR6 and I'm on the verge of going for it.

I don't want a modern classic such as an MX5,Boxster or Z3/4. Other than an MGC I can't think of anything else that would fit the bill. AH too expensive, MGB no improvement on the TR.

Have I missed anything ?

[Speed 3]

TVR 3000 / M series or a slightly more modern S ?

[Daggsy]

TVR Griffith ..... if you are quick ...... prices on the up!

[The Surveyor]

You would get an exceptional Jensen Healey for half your budget, or if speed isn't a priority the VW Karmann Ghia Convertibles look a whole load of fun.

[300bhp/ton]

Think it depends what type of sports car you are after and what sort of thrills you want.

TR6 prices have been rising steadfastly, I doubt you'd loose anything on one. Might even continue to rise, although they must plateau at some point.



Thinking British:


-TVR's of lots of different types and ages
-Lotus of some description
-MG RV8
-HMC if you are lucky, but maybe out of budget
-Stag, but maybe not sports car enough
-GT6
-TR7/7 V8
-Caterham
-Must be some kind of Healey or Sunbeam I'd have thought


Non British:

-Corvette
-Alfa Romeo
-Datsun

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C733998

[ParanoidAndroid]

What about an Alfa Spider, may just get an early boat tail for your budget but certainly a mid 70's series 2 kamm tail with spare change for some nice Alfaholics goodies!

[andyman_2006]

vixen1700 said:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C733998

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Spot on that would be my choice!!

[300bhp/ton]

andyman_2006 said:

vixen1700 said:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C733998

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Spot on that would be my choice!!

Mine too, well to an extent. But I guess it depends what the op means by "classic".

The TVR is still rather modern in many ways. And is certainly quite a different car to TR6, which is essentially the last variant of a 1950's sports car from Triumph.

[mph]

Some good suggestions.

TVR did cross my mind, I've had a few in the past, including two Griffs. Not sure if they're a bit modern, but a 4.5 Chimaera was one of the nicest cars I've owned. I may go and have a look at one this week.

Alfa Spider is another great suggestion. Jensen Healey likewise.

Back to Car and Classic.

[esso]

TVR would be my choice, classic and usable.

[HustleRussell]

If it's a good TR6 you can't go wrong

[jdw1234]

Mercedes Benz r107 or r129?

[Furyblade_Lee]

ParanoidAndroid said:

What about an Alfa Spider, may just get an early boat tail for your budget but certainly a mid 70's series 2 kamm tail with spare change for some nice Alfaholics goodies!

Alfa Spyder a great choice! The noise, the interior, if you can find a good early one it's surely got to be a good investment too.

[Mercky]

jdw1234 said:

Mercedes Benz r107 or r129?

Best suggestion yet. Forget the R107, You will get a mint R129 500 or even 600 for that sort of money.

[300bhp/ton]

Mercky said:

jdw1234 said:

Mercedes Benz r107 or r129?

Best suggestion yet. Forget the R107, You will get a mint R129 500 or even 600 for that sort of money.

Are they "sports cars" though?

[The Surveyor]

I'm surprised nobody has suggested a Morgan...

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C740323#

Or you could look at a cheap Cobra replica

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C740323#

[Mr Tidy]

That TVR Griffith looks fantastic!

Sadly that is about double my budget for a toy, so I have a Z4 Coupe!

A mate of mine buys and sells a few classics, and keeps telling me I ought to buy one - he has an early Primrose Yellow TR6 on wires at the moment that does look lovely!

But I keep thinking I am getting better than E-type performance for a Capri price, so I think I just need to hang on to it - one day!!

[Mercky]

300bhp/ton said:

Are they "sports cars" though?

. Not exactly,but a huge improvement on an MGB.

[PositronicRay]

300bhp/ton said:

Mercky said:

jdw1234 said:

Mercedes Benz r107 or r129?

Best suggestion yet. Forget the R107, You will get a mint R129 500 or even 600 for that sort of money.

Are they "sports cars" though?

I like R129s (I own one) but hardly classic credentials. It's a comfortable long distance cruiser, more of a GT than a sports car.