Amazon, P6 or left field choice?
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Huntsman said:
Bought a P6. 3500S with a 5 speed box. Few jobs to do an a bit scruffy, but wasn't expensive.
80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
Congratulations, hope it turns out to be a good one, and of course post some photos as soon as you get the chance 80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
Spent the last couple of hours looking at online ads for them plus all the photos I took of my three, I thought I'd managed to kick the habit but it's niggling away at me again. Haven't got anywhere to put one since I bought another Mini last October, but it hasn't stopped me looking...!
Huntsman said:
Bought a P6. 3500S with a 5 speed box. Few jobs to do an a bit scruffy, but wasn't expensive.
80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
Fantastic. 80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
For a 70s car they do go pretty well!
Looking forward to some more details, or better still some photos!
I hope it has PAS - mine didn't, so parking it was a bit of a work-out!
Huntsman said:
Bought a P6. 3500S with a 5 speed box. Few jobs to do an a bit scruffy, but wasn't expensive.
80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
Went browsing after reading this thread ...for sale already ?80 mph the length of the M3 home, fabulous!
http://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C839095
sjc said:
Went browsing after reading this thread ...for sale already ?
http://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C839095
Ah, er yes! Not told Mrs H yet who is bound to say 'I knew you'd sell it', she's usually right!http://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C839095
Um, I really just don't need it! Between our sensible family car, my other stupid cars and cycling to work its just pointless! I got a bit over enthusiastic when browsing car ads!
Edited to add a bit more detail, part of me wishes I'd bought an Amazon, as I've had two P6's before, another part of me knows I just don't need it. Also, really, the other fly in the ointment is the Rolls. I really really want the Rolls on the road, the Rover beer token would pay to get the Rolls done. If I did the Rolls myself, it needs about £1k, no bother, but I'm short of time what with toddler Huntsman and all 31ft of proper Huntsman, boating season round the corner, and, who needs a P6 and a Rolls?
My mental illness manifests itself as stupid car buying.
Edited by Huntsman on Sunday 19th February 21:29
Escort3500 said:
Mr Tidy said:
Hunstman, it isn't mental illness it is Man Maths at its best!
Exactly. It's a fact that you can never have too many cars 
I got to 9 cars and 3 boats before she said anything.
Anyway, the Manta thread is eating away at me....
So, I bought a P6, it didn't last long, relocation to Isle of Wight loomed, had to have a clear out and the P6 went in favour of a van to help with the move. In fact, I sold all cars and Lambrettas except the Rolls.
Result is that I 'need' a car again....
Classic. 4 seat. Suitable to do auto tests. Love to do JOG type events with my boy one day. Goodwood members sprint.
SAAB 96 - like this idea.
Gilbern Genie or GT - only concern here is hidden chassis rust.
Scimitar SE4 - like the styling
Volvo Amazon - think this is the favoured option but feels terribly sensible.
Citroen DS - auto tests? wobbling about?
Jaguar MK2 - Daimler with manual box if I could find one.
Rover P6 - not again, no good to auto test? Too cumbersome?
Jaguar XJ6 - not sporting enough
Jaguar S type or 420 -
MG Magnette - maybe?
Opel Manta - nice!
Result is that I 'need' a car again....
Classic. 4 seat. Suitable to do auto tests. Love to do JOG type events with my boy one day. Goodwood members sprint.
SAAB 96 - like this idea.
Gilbern Genie or GT - only concern here is hidden chassis rust.
Scimitar SE4 - like the styling
Volvo Amazon - think this is the favoured option but feels terribly sensible.
Citroen DS - auto tests? wobbling about?
Jaguar MK2 - Daimler with manual box if I could find one.
Rover P6 - not again, no good to auto test? Too cumbersome?
Jaguar XJ6 - not sporting enough
Jaguar S type or 420 -
MG Magnette - maybe?
Opel Manta - nice!
The Saab 96 is the only thing on that list I'd consider doing an autotest in...!!
If your serious about a 96, visit UKSaabs forum for advice (or even leads to decent cars for sale), wealth of Saab anoraks on there for the old stuff.
http://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewforum.php?f=12
If your serious about a 96, visit UKSaabs forum for advice (or even leads to decent cars for sale), wealth of Saab anoraks on there for the old stuff.
http://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewforum.php?f=12
You regretted not buying an Amazon last time… so get one bought!
Wouldn’t worry about them being a ‘sensible’ choice’ – there’s nothing ‘sensible’ about driving a classic car. It’s all about how it makes you feel and the grin factor it puts on your face.
And believe me on this one: a well sorted Amazon will put a smile on your face (especially when you surprise a modern car with your turn of speed and handling
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Wouldn’t worry about them being a ‘sensible’ choice’ – there’s nothing ‘sensible’ about driving a classic car. It’s all about how it makes you feel and the grin factor it puts on your face.
And believe me on this one: a well sorted Amazon will put a smile on your face (especially when you surprise a modern car with your turn of speed and handling
)Faust66 said:
You regretted not buying an Amazon last time… so get one bought!
Wouldn’t worry about them being a ‘sensible’ choice’ – there’s nothing ‘sensible’ about driving a classic car. It’s all about how it makes you feel and the grin factor it puts on your face.
And believe me on this one: a well sorted Amazon will put a smile on your face (especially when you surprise a modern car with your turn of speed and handling )
Aahhh......didn't spot the Amazon on the list.Wouldn’t worry about them being a ‘sensible’ choice’ – there’s nothing ‘sensible’ about driving a classic car. It’s all about how it makes you feel and the grin factor it puts on your face.
And believe me on this one: a well sorted Amazon will put a smile on your face (especially when you surprise a modern car with your turn of speed and handling
)Being rwd, and as much as I like Saab 96's, I'd also go for the Amazon as well....especially if a two door could be found. There was a guy on here a while back that bought a rare 122S and sold it as pre-war was more his thing and he just didn't gel with it.
No prob with doing autotests, rallies, sprints and anything like that with an Amazon either
aeropilot said:
Aahhh......didn't spot the Amazon on the list.
Being rwd, and as much as I like Saab 96's, I'd also go for the Amazon as well....especially if a two door could be found. There was a guy on here a while back that bought a rare 122S and sold it as pre-war was more his thing and he just didn't gel with it.
No prob with doing autotests, rallies, sprints and anything like that with an Amazon either
It was Crankedup that had the Amazon?Being rwd, and as much as I like Saab 96's, I'd also go for the Amazon as well....especially if a two door could be found. There was a guy on here a while back that bought a rare 122S and sold it as pre-war was more his thing and he just didn't gel with it.
No prob with doing autotests, rallies, sprints and anything like that with an Amazon either
Yes, its true, I regretted not buying one last time, but where have they all gone? With little one a 4 door would be better.
Huntsman said:
....I 'need' a car again....
Classic. 4 seat. Suitable to do auto tests. Love to do JOG type events with my boy one day. Goodwood members sprint.
SAAB 96 - like this idea.
Gilbern Genie or GT - only concern here is hidden chassis rust.
Scimitar SE4 - like the styling
Volvo Amazon - think this is the favoured option but feels terribly sensible.
Citroen DS - auto tests? wobbling about?
Jaguar MK2 - Daimler with manual box if I could find one.
Rover P6 - not again, no good to auto test? Too cumbersome?
Jaguar XJ6 - not sporting enough
Jaguar S type or 420 -
MG Magnette - maybe?
Opel Manta - nice!
BMW 635CSi (May '82 onwards)?Classic. 4 seat. Suitable to do auto tests. Love to do JOG type events with my boy one day. Goodwood members sprint.
SAAB 96 - like this idea.
Gilbern Genie or GT - only concern here is hidden chassis rust.
Scimitar SE4 - like the styling
Volvo Amazon - think this is the favoured option but feels terribly sensible.
Citroen DS - auto tests? wobbling about?
Jaguar MK2 - Daimler with manual box if I could find one.
Rover P6 - not again, no good to auto test? Too cumbersome?
Jaguar XJ6 - not sporting enough
Jaguar S type or 420 -
MG Magnette - maybe?
Opel Manta - nice!
Might I also respectfully suggest two or three left-field saloons?
VW K70L or K70LS (if you can find one; there were only 800 RHD cars brought to the UK 1971-75)
NSU Ro80
Citroen CX. Series 1 (chrome bumpers) is purer; Series 2 (plastic bumpers) had somewhat better rustproofing.
Horsetan said:
BMW 635CSi (May '82 onwards)?
Might I also respectfully suggest two or three left-field saloons?
VW K70L or K70LS (if you can find one; there were only 800 RHD cars brought to the UK 1971-75)
NSU Ro80
Citroen CX. Series 1 (chrome bumpers) is purer; Series 2 (plastic bumpers) had somewhat better rustproofing.
BMW too new. I have a long history with E28's so kind of been there.Might I also respectfully suggest two or three left-field saloons?
VW K70L or K70LS (if you can find one; there were only 800 RHD cars brought to the UK 1971-75)
NSU Ro80
Citroen CX. Series 1 (chrome bumpers) is purer; Series 2 (plastic bumpers) had somewhat better rustproofing.
VW K70 - wow, that is left field, I'll have a look.
RO80 - bit of a risk with the engine?
Citroen - too new for my tastes.
Edited by Huntsman on Monday 27th November 11:32
Huntsman said:
....VW K70 - wow, that is left field, I'll have a look.
RO80 - bit of a risk with the engine?
Ro80 wankel sorted out years ago, so actually reliable now, especially if you give it regular oil/filter changes just like any old car. Even better if you find one with a Mazda RX-7 engine in it.RO80 - bit of a risk with the engine?
All the cars I mentioned carry a certain bias, because I've had one of each! All very good fun and not necessarily cars that everyone else has got.
I had an RO80 when they were current, amazing car and years ahead of anything else on the road. Wouldn't be my choice for your intended use though, not to mention the difficulty of finding a good one.
What sort of budget do you have ? As you know a decent Mk2 Jag is in a very different price range to a Scimitar for example.
Did you enjoy the Rover P6 ? They're currently on my shortlist for an "everyday" classic saloon.
What sort of budget do you have ? As you know a decent Mk2 Jag is in a very different price range to a Scimitar for example.
Did you enjoy the Rover P6 ? They're currently on my shortlist for an "everyday" classic saloon.
mph said:
Did you enjoy the Rover P6 ? They're currently on my shortlist for an "everyday" classic saloon.
I've had 3 P6's. Four pot 2000TC manual was quick but hard work. 3500 auto with PAS was just fabulous. 3500S with a 5speed SD1 box was a lot quicker than I expected, bloody shifted!Perfectly useable everyday.
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