Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k

[Blayney]

Jader1973 said:

My dad had an Imp as his first car.

It was crap.

That's the point!

scdan4 said:

I know this car is totally st in every measurable way, but i've always wanted one for some reason.



Sign of a time. I was just old enough to have a driving licence when the wall came down. Talked (a lot) with one of my mates about going to germany, buying 2 and driving back. Fortunately for all concerned, it was all just talk.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/trabant-601-two-stroke-e...

I was gonna post this up just now! love it.

Okay found this which I think is pretty cool.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Davrian-MK8-/12151784654...


Davrian moved to being built in Wales, which I like. Now Darrian cars, they are awesome!

Also...

Just in time for Christmas!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Model-T-Childrens-c...



and last but not least, this bloody skip!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skip-Car-Skip-Lorry-Skip...

[Matt_N]

As a big fan of the Mk2 Golf, I have a bit of want for this:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=...

[scdan4]

Blayney said:

and last but not least, this bloody skip!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skip-Car-Skip-Lorry-Skip...

Thats awesome!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

The word 'car' is in the thread title, but as we've had a skip and a Trabant, I reckon I can get this in.

Should possibly be posted in the Gardens thread, but what a hoot this would be with a bit of garden to look after.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C551583

[Lowtimer]

I absolutely love those. Superb piece of design, and one I have spent quite a bit of time happily driving around.

[0a]

Oh yes, mirrors on the wings and plenty of work done: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C569762





I love the interior pics on this as they bring back memories - many happy a day were spent travelling around the country in one of these as a kid. 2.9 and 4x4 maybe mean it's practical and not too slow? http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C533197

Edited by 0a on Saturday 20th December 20:39

[0a]

A 1.6L like a friend's Dad had - only 47k! http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C374901

[Lowtimer]

Ah, dear. There are things I was very fond of once upon a time. I know people who had them and I wanted one very much in the mid 80s. But they do show their age in performance terms now. 0-60 in the mid to high eights, 0-100 in about 26 secs, and not much more than 20 mpg. 318d performance with two and a half times the thirst.

Thirst apart, however, they remain exceedingly practical.

[0a]

Lowtimer said:

Ah, dear. There are things I was very fond of once upon a time. I know people who had them and I wanted one very much in the mid 80s. But they do show their age in performance terms now. 0-60 in the mid to high eights, 0-100 in about 26 secs, and not much more than 20 mpg. 318d performance with two and a half times the thirst.

Thirst apart, however, they remain exceedingly practical.

Not bad for a 1.6

[Lowtimer]

YYyyyeeessss. I was of course referring to the 2.9 4x4

[0a]

It's a similar story with my Merc 300E (that I use every day and drove over 300 miles yesterday) - 25 MPG and 2 litre diesel performance. I'll pay the extra petrol for a straight 6 and interesting car though thanks!

[scdan4]

0a said:

I love the interior pics on this as they bring back memories - many happy a day were spent travelling around the country in one of these as a kid. 2.9 and 4x4 maybe mean it's practical and not too slow? http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C533197

Edited by 0a on Saturday 20th December 20:39

I had a string of sierras (1.8, 2.0, 1.8, 2.0td) culminating in a xr4x4. Bright red with a rood boy exhaust. I absolutely loved it.

Thirsty though. And very hard on tyres if you liked playing "how fast can i lap this freshly shellgripped roundabout"

Always found them a very comfy place to be. Good headlights iirc.

[s m]

Lowtimer said:

Ah, dear. There are things I was very fond of once upon a time. I know people who had them and I wanted one very much in the mid 80s. But they do show their age in performance terms now. 0-60 in the mid to high eights, 0-100 in about 26 secs, and not much more than 20 mpg. 318d performance with two and a half times the thirst.

Thirst apart, however, they remain exceedingly practical.

For performance ( and much better mpg ) you just want the older rwd version. I remember the Autocar long termer managing mid 30s on long runs - used to get that on a long run to Cornwall for the hols ( load space was long enough to avoid having your boards on roof bars and wrecking the economy )


http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C560215#



They do benefit from the 4x4 rear end though

[0a]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C542742

[Remomonza]

Great thread. Let me introduce you to my sweet shop.........


http://retrorides.proboards.com/board/1/cars-sale


I also have some puppies to show you if you want!

Edited by Remomonza on Sunday 28th December 09:31

[sday12]

I need this V8




http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173906/audi...

[Remomonza]

sday12 said:

I need this V8




http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173906/audi...

That engine bay is tighter than a dead nuns crutch !!

[0a]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191456959182?cmd=VIDESC

Guess the car from the upholstery!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

0a said:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191456959182?cmd=VIDESC

Guess the car from the upholstery!

I'm going for Vauxhall/Opel.

Shouldn't you be on the lash somewhere?

[0a]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

0a said:

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191456959182?cmd=VIDESC

Guess the car from the upholstery!

I'm going for Vauxhall/Opel.

Shouldn't you be on the lash somewhere?

I don't really do New Year - I'm drinking a pint of mild in a local real ale pub and browsing old cars before heading home for midnight. What could be better?!