What special classic car would you buy for £40,000 - £60,000
Discussion
What springs to mind in this budget range are the obvious heroes. Big Healeys, E-types and other Jaguars and maybe a couple of starter Maseratis.
They don’t quite float my boat, and I was hoping for some rather more eclectic suggestions? Preferably something built in smaller numbers with a light, beautiful body (preferably a well know coach builer).
I have just come across a wonderful looking AC 428 Frua Cabriolet, but that is rather higher than the budget.
No boundaries with reference to type of car: sports, coupes, cabriolets, GTs, etc all welcome!
Only criteria is that last date of design must be 1979.
p.s. any suggestions with good websites to cruise along, or dealer to visit are welcome!
They don’t quite float my boat, and I was hoping for some rather more eclectic suggestions? Preferably something built in smaller numbers with a light, beautiful body (preferably a well know coach builer).
I have just come across a wonderful looking AC 428 Frua Cabriolet, but that is rather higher than the budget.
No boundaries with reference to type of car: sports, coupes, cabriolets, GTs, etc all welcome!
Only criteria is that last date of design must be 1979.
p.s. any suggestions with good websites to cruise along, or dealer to visit are welcome!
Edited by AdvocatusD on Friday 26th August 10:05
DJRC said:
Dar...Ghibli 
I can certainly recommend a 308 GTS though for the experience
Er if you find a Ghibli spyder for that money have a VERY large backup fund! (Larger than the Bentley!)
'Sup Dave? God, last thing I need is a money pit! More than likely my red car is making its way to another owner so want to replace on a less epic scale. It’s been with us for 40 years and I started restoring it when I was 14!I can certainly recommend a 308 GTS though for the experience
Er if you find a Ghibli spyder for that money have a VERY large backup fund! (Larger than the Bentley!)
Edited by DJRC on Friday 26th August 15:32
Next to no chance of a Ghibli Spyder at that level, wishful thinking.
Like the idea of an e-type or a Healey, but have discounted because they are were produced in fair numbers and resale would prove challenging unless very keenly priced.
Edited by AdvocatusD on Friday 26th August 16:04
Some interesting suggestions and clearly some contributors who never really read the opening post at all!
I didn't think it would be quite as tricky as it is, but it does appear rather difficult to find a car that hits the criteria I set out for the budget (especially the lower end).
A Ghibli does appear to be the direction to take, but not many examples around.
Anyone think and an Eagle E-Type is achieveable?
What if we went properly retro? 1940s - 1950s?
I didn't think it would be quite as tricky as it is, but it does appear rather difficult to find a car that hits the criteria I set out for the budget (especially the lower end).
A Ghibli does appear to be the direction to take, but not many examples around.
Anyone think and an Eagle E-Type is achieveable?
What if we went properly retro? 1940s - 1950s?
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