£100K Garage: Tom Burlace
From American muscle to traditional British 4x4, Tom's £100K presents an internationally diverse selection
Previously owned: "1992 1.3-litre Skoda Favorit Estate (Built like a tank, looked terrible, loved her), 1.- litre Daewoo Matiz"
Currently owned: "2002 1.6-litre Mk1 Ford Focus
On the shortlist: "Anything 'classic' American or British, Hillman Imp (unsure why other than there is something great about that stubby look IMO), Koenigsegg CCXR (ultimate dream car)"
Balance: £68,000
Why I chose it: "This would be the runaround. I would happily step from my front door to the view of this beauty on the drive every morning. Not only is it a Nissan and thus allegedly reliable to a fault but it's a beautiful looking piece of kit which sounds great and gets off the line sharpish! I chose this particular one because I've been wanting a white 350Z/370Z since forever and this particular one comes in manual (wouldn't have it any other way) as well as being one of the cheaper ads on offer."
Ford Escort Mexico Mk1
Cost: £16,950
Balance: £51,050
Why I chose it: "This would be the track day car. I wanted an RS2000 but it was out of the price range so this was the next best option.
"In the same vein as my reasoning behind my shortlisted Hillman Imp, there is just something about the snubby, passive-aggressive looks which ooze from the styling, lights and stance that I love.
"Also, there is no reason that a 'slightly' larger engine couldn't be shoe-horned in at some point in the future, alongside the addition of some fatter tyres and a colour change to make other track day warriors jealous."
Balance: £11,100
Why I chose it: "This would be the weekend/weekday if I want to show off car. I've always loved 'classic American muscle' and the Camaro SS (alongside the 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner) is top of my wanted list. The looks, the sound, the 'look at me' factor just screams at my wallet!
"Not really into convertibles of any sort however this was one of only three in the listings and it's too much to say no. It'll wake the neighbours on a Saturday morning, scare the local wildlife to death and probably end up in a tree attempting to round the first corner of the day, but that doesn't matter as it is all part of the fun."
Land Rover Defender 110 Diesel
Balance: £100
Why I chose it: "This would also be the weekend car. However, these particular weekends would be spent on the moors of Yorkshire scaring sheep and moving mud. This particular model was exactly £11,000 which works for me and its not got half bad looks either (love those tyres). The colour isn't relevant as it will be permanently brown but black or dark grey always ticks the boxes.
"With the £100 change, I would buy a tool box off eBay to help fit the doors on the Land Rover."
"..reliable to a fault..' Quite a tortology there!
Quite an eclectic mix there, covering all bases, I'd never have thought of having the Camaro as a convertible, or spending so much on a 370Z (are they really worth that much?!?!)
Good choices, even if they aren't my cup of tea 👏
Ow yes a Camaro. Not the cheapest way to enjoy your Yank muscle. Great shape.
I prefer a Mk2 and with a steel screamer in. These beasts pump out close to 300! Imagine lapping Spa in under 3 mins!
In 2011 I enjoyed the 1st 360 Snett and the TG producers threw in an AJP powered dogbone. Sound: check. Go: check. Roadpresence: check!
I recently bought. Standard 370z nismo way out of my budget unfortunately and it makes me smile every time I get in it...
Think the Mexico looks mint would never of thought of that but think would be on my short list too now!!!
Great variety lots of muscle cool garage!!!
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