RE: ?100K Garage: Ian Simpson
Wednesday 31st August 2016
Name: Ian Simpson
Previously owned: VW Polo, Austin Metro, Classic Mini, Ford Capri 3.0, Honda Civic CRX, Mercedes 230E W123, Lexus IS200 Sport, Seat Leon Cupra, Range Rover (P38) 4.6 Vogue, Citroen Saxo 1.5D, Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 and probably some others that I've missed.
Currently owned: Citroen C4, Triumph TR6
On the shortlist: Aston Martin DB9, Chevrolet Corvette (C3), Classic Beetle, another Range Rover, one of the new Ford Mustangs (a V8 one), Morgan 3-Wheeler and many, many, more.
Honda CRX
Cost: £6,500
Balance: £93,500
Why I chose it: "I used to own one and I loved it. A rev-happy little pocket rocket that drove like a go-kart yet with the hatchback it was surprisingly practical as an everyday driver. Mine returned more than 40mpg as well. I know this isn't the VTEC or the SiR, both of which appear in the classifieds; the SiR I don't like the look of and the VTEC I'd prefer less mileage at that price. This low mileage example looks well cared for; if I had the cash I'd have bought it already!"
Ferrari F355 Spider
Cost: £72,495
Balance: £3,010
Why I chose it: "I could have chosen any number of high performance rear-wheel drive cars but the issue is that none of those would be a Ferrari F355, my second favourite Ferrari ever (the £100K budget wouldn't stretch to a 1966 500 Superfast sadly!). This one is convertible with a manual gearbox and right-hand drive. Having previously been of the opinion that all Ferraris should be red, I think this colour combo is fantastic. I will own one one day."
£100K Garage: Ian Simpson
Over £70K spent on a gorgeous Ferrari for Ian, but there's still enough for an Overfinch Range Rover too...
Previously owned: VW Polo, Austin Metro, Classic Mini, Ford Capri 3.0, Honda Civic CRX, Mercedes 230E W123, Lexus IS200 Sport, Seat Leon Cupra, Range Rover (P38) 4.6 Vogue, Citroen Saxo 1.5D, Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 and probably some others that I've missed.
Currently owned: Citroen C4, Triumph TR6
On the shortlist: Aston Martin DB9, Chevrolet Corvette (C3), Classic Beetle, another Range Rover, one of the new Ford Mustangs (a V8 one), Morgan 3-Wheeler and many, many, more.
Cost: £6,500
Balance: £93,500
Why I chose it: "I used to own one and I loved it. A rev-happy little pocket rocket that drove like a go-kart yet with the hatchback it was surprisingly practical as an everyday driver. Mine returned more than 40mpg as well. I know this isn't the VTEC or the SiR, both of which appear in the classifieds; the SiR I don't like the look of and the VTEC I'd prefer less mileage at that price. This low mileage example looks well cared for; if I had the cash I'd have bought it already!"
Overfinch Range Rover
Cost: £17,995
Balance: £75,505
Why I chose it: "It has a gun cabinet! Actually, I've wanted another Range Rover since I sold my last one, and what better than a Supercharged Overfinch with this colour combination? Off-road ability, crushing performance, luxury and style. And it's got a shotgun cabinet! Middle lane hoggers beware..."
Cost: £72,495
Balance: £3,010
Why I chose it: "I could have chosen any number of high performance rear-wheel drive cars but the issue is that none of those would be a Ferrari F355, my second favourite Ferrari ever (the £100K budget wouldn't stretch to a 1966 500 Superfast sadly!). This one is convertible with a manual gearbox and right-hand drive. Having previously been of the opinion that all Ferraris should be red, I think this colour combo is fantastic. I will own one one day."
"The remainder would go on a shotgun and upgrades to the brakes of the CRX."
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