£20-£25k, toy car, must be an “event”

[SFTWend]

Another vote for a TVR. Certainly an event and I'm so glad I've had a Griff in my life.

[White-Noise]

Mr E said:

Turn7 said:

My wife would in heaven with Vette, and I’m a fan, but not with my own cash….

I think a vette is likely one of the more sensible things. Robust. Simple. Unlikely to depreciate much. Children will point and wave.

My old man had one for years. Always an occasion and got a lot of attention. The only thing that went wrong with it over the decade was mice eating the wiring. All the other cars on the drive were unaffected. I swear the Americans put sugar in everything... it also returned 30mpg

[Zarco]

White-Noise said:

Mr E said:

Turn7 said:

My wife would in heaven with Vette, and I’m a fan, but not with my own cash….

I think a vette is likely one of the more sensible things. Robust. Simple. Unlikely to depreciate much. Children will point and wave.

My old man had one for years. Always an occasion and got a lot of attention. The only thing that went wrong with it over the decade was mice eating the wiring. All the other cars on the drive were unaffected. I swear the Americans put sugar in everything... it also returned 30mpg

I'd want a C6 Z06 (in fact I really want one!), but that's more like 35-40k so requires more man-maths. Superb bit of kit for the money though.

[pb8g09]

roca1976 said:

G40R?
https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/138581/g...

This didn’t get enough attention when posted.
That is absolutely epic.

[Belle427]

You wont get more of an event than a Tvr but they are a bit agricultural in the handling stakes.
Maybe consider a Supercharged Elise if you want to add some drama, i have a 111R and i would agree although its an epic drive it lacks drama for me.
The VX220 Turbo is often overlooked but very good value.

[White-Noise]

pb8g09 said:

roca1976 said:

G40R?
https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/138581/g...

This didn’t get enough attention when posted.
That is absolutely epic.

I would love to have a go in one of these!

[roca1976]

The G40R seems to hold value well, there is a lad on YouTube with one which is quite an interesting watch, I really fancied one for a bit.

also on my short list would be a Mini GP2 (supercharged) or the newer turbo one. Both look a riot.

Sorry I don't recall if there was a car age limit, if not maybe a 968 Sport or CS?

[roca1976]

Probably no logical reason to buy one instead of a Cayman but I think it is quirky and quite cool...tbf, I prefer to tread the path less trodden.

https://www.carbarn.co.uk/cars-for-sale/lotus/euro...

can't find the active advert but there was one kicking around for 18k ish for a while which looked well cared for.

[Turn7]

roca1976 said:

Probably no logical reason to buy one instead of a Cayman but I think it is quirky and quite cool...tbf, I prefer to tread the path less trodden.

https://www.carbarn.co.uk/cars-for-sale/lotus/euro...

can't find the active advert but there was one kicking around for 18k ish for a while which looked well cared for.

Absolutely yes… I did about 1000 miles in our Demo when I was at Merritt Lotus….

Good looking but as you say , quirky…

And pretty tuneable to I recall….

Off looking at AT etc….

[Dave200]

Belle427 said:

The VX220 Turbo is often overlooked but very good value.

Came here to say this. I wish I fitted in one, because they make the equivalent Elise/Exige look really expensive.

[roca1976]

Turn7 said:

Absolutely yes… I did about 1000 miles in our Demo when I was at Merritt Lotus….

Good looking but as you say , quirky…

And pretty tuneable to I recall….

Off looking at AT etc….

Couple on pistonheads!

[crisp packet]

997 with a bright green wrap, manual, Hartech engine rebuild and Ohlins suspension set up by Center Gravity that i'll probably put up for sale some time soon?😜

Hope you have fun with the search.

[fflump]

Maybe a bit rich for your blood but low mileage DB9s are in budget.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202312275...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404208...

[SWoll]

Turn7 said:

SWoll said:

Chim's are for girls. What you really need is one of these.



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404309...

Hate to say it, but I’m not sold on the looks of the Griff

Then how about a Tuscan? Don't get much more of an event than that?



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166737899681?itmmeta=01...

[Phil.]

SWoll said:

Then how about a Tuscan? Don't get much more of an event than that?



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166737899681?itmmeta=01...

Especially when the Speed Six goes pop, now that’s a big event

[Turn7]

Phil. said:

SWoll said:

Then how about a Tuscan? Don't get much more of an event than that?



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166737899681?itmmeta=01...

Especially when the Speed Six goes pop, now that’s a big event

They must have all been fixed now surely ?
IIRC, it was a lack of oil ways to or in the camshafts that caused the issue ?

[Belle427]

Turn7 said:

Phil. said:

SWoll said:

Then how about a Tuscan? Don't get much more of an event than that?



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166737899681?itmmeta=01...

Especially when the Speed Six goes pop, now that’s a big event

They must have all been fixed now surely ?
IIRC, it was a lack of oil ways to or in the camshafts that caused the issue ?

That and poor quality components.
They are rebuilt properly these days but id still be a bit wary about buying one, no doubt it would have been a great engine in the first place if they did it right.

[Mouse Rat]

Turn7 said:

Phil. said:

SWoll said:

Then how about a Tuscan? Don't get much more of an event than that?



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166737899681?itmmeta=01...

Especially when the Speed Six goes pop, now that’s a big event

They must have all been fixed now surely ?
IIRC, it was a lack of oil ways to or in the camshafts that caused the issue ?

Yes , post 2003/4 rebuilt engines (by specialist) are relativity solid and probably no more risky now that a 25 year old Ferrari or Porsche. The Speed 6 is an awesome lump, but these are race engines and need to be treated as such.

However like this example, at £25K you may will struggle get one with a good history and a post 2004 rebuild.

£30K will get you a good Tuscan.

For £20K I would go for the best Chimaera you can find.





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[Jimjimhim]

A mate has a Caterham and leaves it parked up wherever he likes, he has a cover that goes over the roof and covers the windscreen and sides. He says that he's never had an issue.

A chimp is a good idea, but I think an F Type is probably going to feel a bit lardy after a Caterham, I guess most things will though.

[pb8g09]

Mouse Rat said:

Yes , post 2003/4 rebuilt engines (by specialist) are relativity solid and probably no more risky now that a 25 year old Ferrari or Porsche. The Speed 6 is an awesome lump, but these are race engines and need to be treated as such.

However like this example, at £25K you may will struggle get one with a good history and a post 2004 rebuild.

£30K will get you a good Tuscan.

For £20K I would go for the best Chimaera you can find.





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All good points.


But my god look at it. Utter stupendous.