What "digitally remastered" classic would you like to own?

[vikingaero]

DervVW said:

Orignal mini.. tiny with modern brakes.... and something modern under the bonnet... maybe some safety features too

I agree. The Classic Mini with a roll cage integrated into the bodyshell, modern brakes and lights and a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine.

[Sensibleboy]

I'd like a modern day Skoda Rapid. Something that doesn't rust and with modern car structural rigidity. Some decent power and updated suspension it would be like a mini Porsche 911.

[divetheworld]

Sometimes the 'classic' is only desirable when it comes complete with its driving 'character'. Not to mention the admiration of the period engineering.
Modern running gear can ruin a great car. It's not like plastic surgery on an old munter.
Might aswell buy a kit car, fibreglass doesn't rust.

[robinessex]

Spotted a modernised Rover 2000/P35 the other day on the M25. Suprised how modern it looked. Here's one similar :-



And here's the PH road version !! :-

[Morningside]

Dr Jekyll said:

Triumph Stag.

The Turbonator said:

...
In seriousness though, I'd love to see a modern take on the SD1.

These two.

[Pickled]

928 with panamera running gear and XJ-C with XJR running gear

[Gilhooligan]

I'll have a Toyota 2000GT with a non turbo 2JZ engine on individual throttle bodies with all the other Supra running gear too.

[Dr G]

Frontline Developments MG

Looks how it's supposed to
Goes and stops like an Elise

http://www.frontlinedevelopments.com/vehicle/mg-ab...

[bqf]

A Citroen DS or CX - upgraded with all sorts of modern trickery.

I had two CX Turbos - also important would be an aluminium battery tray so the battery doesn't come out on the M20

[matchmaker]

I'd agree with the OP. Mk2 Jag. But with the supercharged V8 from the XJR...

[soad]

Daimler Majestic Major.

[matchmaker]

soad said:

Daimler Majestic Major.

Good shout! 4.5 litre V8. 220bhp.283lbf.

[anonymous-user]

No idea why, but i'd love a Dolomite Sprint with the compete running gear from a Honda S2000 and an added supercharger.......





;-)

[jeremyc]

matchmaker said:

I'd agree with the OP. Mk2 Jag. But with the supercharged V8 from the XJR...

Those nice people at Beacham have been doing these for years.

[vikingaero]

divetheworld said:

Sometimes the 'classic' is only desirable when it comes complete with its driving 'character'. Not to mention the admiration of the period engineering.
Modern running gear can ruin a great car. It's not like plastic surgery on an old munter.
Might aswell buy a kit car, fibreglass doesn't rust.

I would disagree. I'd like a Classic Mini remastered. But only limited to improving it so it would be a decent daily driver - that is no rust on bodywork and seams, a less asthmatic engine, a hidden roll cage to bring it up a notch in safety etc.

But I would keep the steering and suspension.

[anonymous-user]

Max_Torque said:

No idea why, but i'd love a Dolomite Sprint with the compete running gear from a Honda S2000 and an added supercharger.......





;-)

I know what you mean. Ever since I was a kid, these have looked so right to me.

[crostonian]

My answer is none. The charm of old cars is because they are old, if you want new technology then buy a new car. It's a bit like shagging an old bird who's had a bit of work under the plastic surgeon - not for me thanks!

[soad]

crostonian said:

My answer is none. The charm of old cars is because they are old, if you want new technology then buy a new car. It's a bit like shagging an old bird who's had a bit of work under the plastic surgeon - not for me thanks!

[Cfnteabag]

Max_Torque said:

No idea why, but i'd love a Dolomite Sprint with the compete running gear from a Honda S2000 and an added supercharger.......





;-)

I saw one of these pop up on ebay with the running gear from an mx5 transplanted into it, that would seem pretty fun to me!

[750turbo]