help me choose another classic :-)

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Friday 27th February 2015
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Ok so i have a beautiful Sunbeam Lotus thats used in summer dry days only and is too good to take on trackdays, its concours. This year
I may be fortunate enough to have a second classic with a budget of 25-30k max.
Its realistically going to be a porsche 911 or possibly a Lancia Delta Integrale as ive never owned either make or model.
Ideally it needs to be something that will hold value as it may not be a lifelong keeper but needs to be properly sorted, and capable of some fun fast road drives and weekends away.

classic shape 2.7 911s hold a lot of appeal rather than a modern porsche but if honest i need to start my research now as to which model to go for as i know little about the perils of ownership. If its an older 911 I'd hope for something possibly restored but maybe my budget is too low.
With integrales i know all about the rust issues and am aware of the need to get a good one but again need to research.
Alternatively through something else in the mix please!
Cheers


Edited by 200Plus Club on Friday 27th February 14:11

pacoryan

671 posts

230 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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Let's face it, it's going to be a 911.

If you have a few brave pills to hand how about:

Fiat Dino Coupé
Ferrari Mondial QV or T, 400i/412 or 456, I would say 308 Dino but I doubt your budget will get one in the condition you need.
Porsche 928 GTS
Maserati Merak
E30 M3
Jensen Interceptor
240Z
Dodge Viper

DeanR32

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182 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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With that budget, I'd be looking at an BMW 3.0csi, a Datsun 240z, or an Integrale (Lagos bleu)

BMW would be top of my list

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DeanR32 said:
With that budget, I'd be looking at an BMW 3.0csi, a Datsun 240z, or an Integrale (Lagos bleu)

BMW would be top of my list
interesting thought on the BMW!

there is also a thought about something modern as a future classic like an Exige S1 which i think are holding their value nicely. something nice/different/quick for a year or two would be ideal, that doesnt lose much value.

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pacoryan said:
Let's face it, it's going to be a 911.

If you have a few brave pills to hand how about:

Fiat Dino Coupé
Ferrari Mondial QV or T, 400i/412 or 456, I would say 308 Dino but I doubt your budget will get one in the condition you need.
Porsche 928 GTS
Maserati Merak
E30 M3
Jensen Interceptor
240Z
Dodge Viper
out of those the E30 M3 would be a consideration and possibly a restored 240z. dont think i have the cahoonas for anything else lol

vixen1700

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mmm not so sure about the TVR tbh, am selling a 6 litre V8 car as we speak .

a quick trawl of E30 M3 brings up this beauty, altho i know the dealer is absoluet top whack prices they do see nice stock
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

left field Z4 M?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

exige s1
http://www.purelotus.co.uk/vehicle-page.html?p=57&...

very expensive E39 M5
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

911s
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

over budget but looks fantastic!
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...


thats the type of stuff floating my boat. so much choice tbh!

vixen1700

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mmm not so sure about the TVR tbh, am selling a 6 litre V8 car as we speak .


http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C451183#

A Tiger wouldn't do it then...?


vixen1700

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vixen1700 said:
beautiful!

cbgt3

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120 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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A Chevette HSR would compliment that Lotus Sunbeam perfectly !!!
Only other cars I would consider are E30 M3 and Porsche 3.2 Carrera sport.

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cbgt3 said:
A Chevette HSR would compliment that Lotus Sunbeam perfectly !!!
Only other cars I would consider are E30 M3 and Porsche 3.2 Carrera sport.
This is gonna get very difficult! Chevette hsr and a manta 400 possibly?

DeanR32

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182 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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How about the Renault 5 turbo 2's?

I'd have thought it'd be at the top of your budget at least

dufusmuppet

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179 months

Friday 27th February 2015
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After a few years without a classic (scimitar se4,se5,se6,imps,capri 3.0s all gone) im in the market for a weekend car and the 911 (993) is now top of the list.Prices are holding or still rising so i dont expect to lose much if any taking servicing into account (obviously i dont have a crystal ball regards repairs or prices falling) but after speaking to a well respected porsche dealer im on the hunt....


Ive always wanted a stag but its floundering in second place on the list atm just infront of a merc sl....

good luck with the hunt,fun times ahead.....

miniman

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Friday 27th February 2015
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vixen1700 said:
Right, who needs a kidney?

Lung?

Eye?

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DeanR32 said:
How about the Renault 5 turbo 2's?

I'd have thought it'd be at the top of your budget at least
Never had any love for them tbh. Mk1 escort or mk2 or manta would float boat more.
6r4 if funds allowed!

With regards to 911s i dont know enough yet about which model to avoid for engine issues and corrosion or enough in general but i probably need to scratch that 911 itch at some point. I went round blyton in a beautiful restored classic 911 last year with an air cooled 240bhp motor that was an absolute blast.

CoolChimaera

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113 months

Saturday 28th February 2015
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You could try these......

-Ferrari Mondial
-Ferrari 400
-Vauxhall Chevette (This would look awesome in a garage with the sunbeam lotus)
-Fiat Dino Coupe
-Porsche 911 (Like you mentioned)
-TVR Wedge of some sort

Hope I helped!
Cheers, CC

deltashad

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196 months

Saturday 28th February 2015
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Was gonna suggest an e28 M5 but I could only see two for sale, one 33k one 45k.

Think you missed that boat.

deltashad

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Saturday 28th February 2015
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This is very interesting

E60 W124, 381bhp.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C476991


cbgt3

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Saturday 28th February 2015
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200Plus Club said:
This is gonna get very difficult! Chevette hsr and a manta 400 possibly?
I have owned many Mantas over the years, including an i200 and I built an i240 that was featured in the very first Total Vauxhall magazine, also owned the Black Courtney Turbo Manta Exclusive, F560 HGS, that has been featured in many magazines,
Awesome cars, I think I have owned over 30 mantas in my driving career!!!