What pre-1980s "classic" would you most like to own?

[white_goodman]

Traditionally, I have favoured cars from the 1980s and early 1990s, as they do quite a good job of combining the ease-of-use and reliability or modern cars and the fun of older cars. However, I have never owned a "proper" classic, which I would regard to be anything pre-1980 that is worth preserving.

There are many "obvious" classics that I will never be able to afford such as numerous Alfas, Lancias, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, BMWs, Mercs, 911s, E-Types, Cobras and a '68 Mustang fastback!

However, I watched a TV programme at the weekend where Rupert Penry-Jones was ragging a Triumph Stag down some B-roads and the lure of a fairly practical, V8, 4-seater convertible that I could enjoy with the whole family is quite appealing, although I believe they are a bit notorious for overheating! Looking at a few websites, they are actually much more affordable than I first thought as well, so that would probably be my choice.

However, if I was feeling a bit more selfish and left the wife and kids at home, I might be tempted by a TR6. I've always fancied one and it seems to somehow manage to be more manly than any modern 2-seater roadster bar a Morgan or TVR!

What pre-1980 "classic" would you most like to own?

[Vilhelm]

With a dark brown leather interior.

[itz_baseline]

I'm liking this right at the moment...



http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/4159378.htm

[JREwing]

This is too difficult. I'm going to say Triumph Stag, although my mind will change within 5 minutes.

[Fittster]

Something pre-war by Figoni & Falaschi

[300bhp/ton]

Quite content with my current 1977 offering (and the 78 Landy).

That said, I'm quite keen on Rover P6's, a 2000TC.

'58 Corvette, but only a lottery win away I fear.

[GarryA]

Mk2 Jag or Citroen DS

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Been there done that & never again I'm afraid.

They just aren't for me at that sort of age

[Puddenchucker]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C298035


...That or a Citröen CX Prestige.

[JREwing]

Puddenchucker said:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C298035

Oooo, now you've changed my mind.

[williamp]

well if we're excluding the established exotica from home and abroad, then does this qualify?

[kiteless]

I'll try and keep it fairly sensible and exclude stuff like 250GTO / 275GTB/4 NART Spyder / Cobra 427 and such (despite them occupying prominent positions in my ultimate garage), so I'm thinking comfortable but brisk enough for most occasions that don't have a faint whiff of track of them.

I'm torn a little between:



and



But I think the S2 may just edge it.

[Dave Hedgehog]

250 GTO

[GadgeS3C]

TVR 3000M

Happy bunny 'cos it's sat in the garage

[Raize]

70's C3 Vette

[billywhizzzzzz]

[Jw Vw]

Dave Hedgehog said:

250 GTO

Or a BMW M1.

[Pentoman]

Princess or possibly Allegro.
None of that curvy 60s stuff does much for me (and I've driven the Élan in road and track 26R versions...).

[browna]

A '72 corvette stingray 7.2 litre big block with metal bumpers. Yummy! One day.

[jbi]

Plymouth Hemi Cuda