Which classic car upto £15K
Discussion
Further to the following topic:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=221685&f=92&h=0
I am looking to buy a classic car and would welcome the PH massive input.
The price has to be upto £15k
Have 4 seats (2plus2 is fine)
Quick 0-60 sub 7.5 secs
Decent reputation for reliability (I realise it is an old car and won't be 100% reliable!)
Looks classically good
Initial purchase price new less than £4k
Can be modified easily to improve performance (good network of specialist garages)
I have owned classic cars before Spitfire and TR4A. Like the look of those 2 and E-type, A-Healy 3000, early 911 etc to give you an idea of my taste. No MGs-sorry!
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=221685&f=92&h=0
I am looking to buy a classic car and would welcome the PH massive input.
The price has to be upto £15k
Have 4 seats (2plus2 is fine)
Quick 0-60 sub 7.5 secs
Decent reputation for reliability (I realise it is an old car and won't be 100% reliable!)
Looks classically good
Initial purchase price new less than £4k
Can be modified easily to improve performance (good network of specialist garages)
I have owned classic cars before Spitfire and TR4A. Like the look of those 2 and E-type, A-Healy 3000, early 911 etc to give you an idea of my taste. No MGs-sorry!
Aeropilot if you read the original link you will find out why it needs to be less than £4k.
These look good
E-type Series 2 2+2
Porsche 911s
Also how about an Alfa Montreal-can you get those for less than £15k?
Can you get a DBS for that money? Can anyone find a link to one for sale?
Dinkel-how much does a Europa cost-very cool car
These look good
E-type Series 2 2+2
Porsche 911s
Also how about an Alfa Montreal-can you get those for less than £15k?
Can you get a DBS for that money? Can anyone find a link to one for sale?
Dinkel-how much does a Europa cost-very cool car
OK short list is:
Elan plus2
Fiat Dino
E Type 2 2+2
Porsche 911s
The Jenson is tempting-my old man used to have one. But in oil crisis it wasn't the car to have. Also what is the original purchase price? Maybe a bit high.
My broker will duplicate my personal no claims to this car so the insurance should be OK.
Thanks for the other suggestions. I have mostly rejected them because of the original cost being too high or they look boxy! I'm a smooth flowing lines kinda guy.
Keep them coming-I'm having a great time searching the internet for examples and info. Does anyone have a classic car search facility (like autotrader for classics) they would recommend?
Elan plus2
Fiat Dino
E Type 2 2+2
Porsche 911s
The Jenson is tempting-my old man used to have one. But in oil crisis it wasn't the car to have. Also what is the original purchase price? Maybe a bit high.
My broker will duplicate my personal no claims to this car so the insurance should be OK.
Thanks for the other suggestions. I have mostly rejected them because of the original cost being too high or they look boxy! I'm a smooth flowing lines kinda guy.
Keep them coming-I'm having a great time searching the internet for examples and info. Does anyone have a classic car search facility (like autotrader for classics) they would recommend?
Thanks for that. Didn't realise you could get a series 1 for £15k.
What other differences are there between the two?
As you're an owner how is the best way to find a car. Do you have a web site or publication that you could recommend. Nice e-type by the way!
What do think of this one-2nd one down from Black & White
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp
Seems cheap for a V12.
What other differences are there between the two?
As you're an owner how is the best way to find a car. Do you have a web site or publication that you could recommend. Nice e-type by the way!
What do think of this one-2nd one down from Black & White
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/cars_search.asp
Seems cheap for a V12.
If I could get a series 1 2+2 for £15k that would be the one!
The coupe is not an option Paul as it has be less than £15k for Inland Revenue rules. And the 2+2 will come in handy for the family.
You also say the other models keep the value better-I was expected all of the e-types to hold the value. The depreciation has been done! But I guess if you put miles on them you can't expect the value to remain the same.
The coupe is not an option Paul as it has be less than £15k for Inland Revenue rules. And the 2+2 will come in handy for the family.
You also say the other models keep the value better-I was expected all of the e-types to hold the value. The depreciation has been done! But I guess if you put miles on them you can't expect the value to remain the same.
cardigankid said:
Well, how does it help, except if the government put Road Tax up to £2,000,000.00 per annum? It just means you have to have a car that is early seventies or was really cheap. You cut out a huge amount of good stuff.
If you read the first post and the link you will find out.
Edited by greenie on Wednesday 8th November 20:58
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