What would You Buy?
Discussion
I Love my Cerb to bits and right now wouldn`t part with it.However as the years are advancing and i have hair coming out of every orifice except where it should be on my head!,i have been thinking and discussing with my pals(who have all owned TVR`s and some who have`moved on`)what car would you purchase when you reach your advancing years?
Its an interesting and thought provoking question.......for me i think its got to be an Aston Martin....DB9.
What about you?
Its an interesting and thought provoking question.......for me i think its got to be an Aston Martin....DB9.
What about you?
I went from a Tuscan to a 996 Turbo thinking it would be more mature, 2 additional seats - family friendly (for short journeys) and uber reliable.
Hated it - no soul, found myself using the daily hack most of the time. I could have used the Porch for everything to be fair, but that was the point. I wanted something in the toy box to look forward to.
Did consider a 355 but have just gone back to TVR and bought a 450 SEAC. Mega rare and very TVR.
I have an older Range Rover diesel for work and family life and the Tiv for the child in me.
A DB9 would be a lovely motor but you may stare at the empty space in the garage and reflect on happy times.
Hated it - no soul, found myself using the daily hack most of the time. I could have used the Porch for everything to be fair, but that was the point. I wanted something in the toy box to look forward to.
Did consider a 355 but have just gone back to TVR and bought a 450 SEAC. Mega rare and very TVR.
I have an older Range Rover diesel for work and family life and the Tiv for the child in me.
A DB9 would be a lovely motor but you may stare at the empty space in the garage and reflect on happy times.
Im thinking the same.Hit 50 in 8 months.Dont get the same buzz as i did 10 years ago in my old cerb.Dont have the balls anymore to drive one like it should be driven.So decided to put it up for sale in a couple of weeks time.Ive always loved the look of a Griff,so thats what im after.
Mart
Mart
There's othing to compare really... I have thought of a Tuscan but I don't 'really' like them! What about a Lotus Esprit V8 twin turbo. I used to have a UK spec Supra twin turbo and upgraded to the Cerb! I suppose Aston would also compare but they are not as raucious and as rew as a Cerb!! Good question btw!
It has to be British, and classic, and fibre glass, and V8, convertible, and rare, and obviously a head turner...
And certainly should still be something that makes you grin from ear to ear when you drive or look at it.
Answer is simple, a Daimler Dart. Generally owned by men in their advancing years, but I've owned mine since my early 30s and it has been wonderful - only let me down twice in almost 10 years - once with the electric fuel pump and the other with a flat tyre, the day after I took the spare out!
The only car I have ever owned that I can't see myself ever parting with.
And certainly should still be something that makes you grin from ear to ear when you drive or look at it.
Answer is simple, a Daimler Dart. Generally owned by men in their advancing years, but I've owned mine since my early 30s and it has been wonderful - only let me down twice in almost 10 years - once with the electric fuel pump and the other with a flat tyre, the day after I took the spare out!
The only car I have ever owned that I can't see myself ever parting with.
Well, I haven't yet reached the age where I look through the 'Chums Trousers' catalogue and think 'mmm, elasticated waist band looks comfortable' but should that time come then I may want a zimmer frame......to get to the TVR!
My dad is an active 73yr old who has lost the sight in one eye but still works away rebuilding pre war Rileys (his passion) and his 'on-the-road' car currently is a Daimler SP250 (Dart). I will admit that he did rule out a Triumph GT6 because it was too small inside but if my Dad still drives cars which his heart likes then, I want to grow up to be his kind of old.
An unforgettable memory was when I was 19 in my Frankenstien shed of a car, driving to the coast whith some mates when from behind me, a Ferarri dropped a cog and screamed past me and hooked 'round the next corner. Being close to our destination we pulled into the carpark as the couple in the Ferarri were getting out. The couple could be prejudged as nursing home inmates. I'm sure they were in their 80's and he needed two sticks to walk and his wife (maybe mistress, the old rascal) to help him get out. That has stuck with me and even back then I thought these guys are my heroes.
Love is unconditional ;0)
PS. What a coincidence Yosini. You posted that before I saw it.
My dad is an active 73yr old who has lost the sight in one eye but still works away rebuilding pre war Rileys (his passion) and his 'on-the-road' car currently is a Daimler SP250 (Dart). I will admit that he did rule out a Triumph GT6 because it was too small inside but if my Dad still drives cars which his heart likes then, I want to grow up to be his kind of old.
An unforgettable memory was when I was 19 in my Frankenstien shed of a car, driving to the coast whith some mates when from behind me, a Ferarri dropped a cog and screamed past me and hooked 'round the next corner. Being close to our destination we pulled into the carpark as the couple in the Ferarri were getting out. The couple could be prejudged as nursing home inmates. I'm sure they were in their 80's and he needed two sticks to walk and his wife (maybe mistress, the old rascal) to help him get out. That has stuck with me and even back then I thought these guys are my heroes.
Love is unconditional ;0)
PS. What a coincidence Yosini. You posted that before I saw it.
Edited by ajp70 on Saturday 30th June 11:50
Erich Stahler said:
Nissan GTR has to be the way to go, another one like the Cerbera that punches way above its price range, can be quite relaxed stuck in city traffic jam, excellent continent crossing capability, or very capable track machine and has a visual brutish charm.
I love the GTR but i have heard a few horror stories about engines letting go!yosini said:
It has to be British, and classic, and fibre glass, and V8, convertible, and rare, and obviously a head turner...
And certainly should still be something that makes you grin from ear to ear when you drive or look at it.
Answer is simple, a Daimler Dart. Generally owned by men in their advancing years, but I've owned mine since my early 30s and it has been wonderful - only let me down twice in almost 10 years - once with the electric fuel pump and the other with a flat tyre, the day after I took the spare out!
The only car I have ever owned that I can't see myself ever parting with.
Daimler Dart is right up my street and its British.....the styling is a bit of an aquired taste maybe?And certainly should still be something that makes you grin from ear to ear when you drive or look at it.
Answer is simple, a Daimler Dart. Generally owned by men in their advancing years, but I've owned mine since my early 30s and it has been wonderful - only let me down twice in almost 10 years - once with the electric fuel pump and the other with a flat tyre, the day after I took the spare out!
The only car I have ever owned that I can't see myself ever parting with.
FUBAR said:
Diablo next. Then live in a tent when the bank take my house for not making the car loan repayments. But it would be fun while it lasted
My mate has just done the same.....gone out and bought a Ferrari 430....he is supposed to be moving house but said bollards to that and bought the 430....still got his supercharged Chim as well!!!Mr Cerbera said:
That excess of hair growth is put there to feel the wind in.....
That is worth a WOW! from me...Edited by Mr Cerbera on Saturday 30th June 09:02
;)The only car that made me want it back was this one nearly as fast as the Cerb ,just as much fun.
Really sad I let it go, ideally have this & my cerb
gerradiuk said:
Rob you would cry yourself to sleep at night, the little red number stole £15,000 in parts, servicing & labour over 2.5 years. The V8 in the 3200 would make this seem everyday, think along the line's of Ferrari price's in parts for these !
Steep running costs then! That said, I've spent circa 6k on the Cerbera in the last 12 months, and if funds would have allowed, it could have quite easily swallowed another 5k. Admittedly, some of this has been on non-essential stuff, but it all counts. It would be a toss-up between the Maser or a lovely Morgan Plus 8. Gassing Station | Cerbera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff