What special classic car would you buy for £40,000 - £60,000

[W124Bob]

Mercedes Benz 280SE 3.5 coupe,heres one I found earlier.Bang on budget sadly the cabrios fetch really serious money.Or a 300SEL 6.3 .

http://www.johnhaynesmercedes.co.uk/sales/mercedes...

[Rouleur]

RichB said:

scotty_d said:

BuzzLightyear said:

'Nuff said!

Yes +1

So have people simply given up on the OP's original question and is this thread just a place to post pictures of cars now?

AdvocatusD said:

...I was hoping for some rather more eclectic suggestions? Preferably something built in smaller numbers with a light, beautiful body (preferably a well known coach buidler).

It's a Ferrari OK but eclectic? Built in small numbers? Beautiful coachbuilt body

It wasn't built before 1979 either.

Dirty Frank said:

E55 Max said:

I have just done this and am very happy!

Thats stunning, other than an Aston Martin, what is it?

It's a V8 Saloon that has been made to look like a Vantage. Delicious isn't it? We need a Readers' Cars thread about it please Mr E55 Max.

[ChevronB19]

Personally, for that money I'd buy a rear engined formula junior, or if you wanted a road car I'd halve your budget and get an elan...

[AdvocatusD]

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?

[Munich]

Alfa Romeo GTA (although I think they are probably worth more than the 60,000 GBP limit... )

[E55 Max]

Rouleur] said:

E55 Max said:

I have just done this and am very happy!

Thats stunning, other than an Aston Martin, what is it?

It's a V8 Saloon that has been made to look like a Vantage. Delicious isn't it? We need a Readers' Cars thread about it please Mr E55 Max.

It is actually a standard V8 Oscar India (Series 4) Aston decided to up the ante slightly on build quality and this was the result.

[ewenm]

E55 Max said:

You are right! It is not a Vantage, I couldn't justify dropping any more into a toy! I have my E55k for speed!

It is one of the first OI series V8's and in spectacular condition. The service file is quite a read. someone has spent a lot of money getting it right, some very scary figures in there!

I'd be picking an Astom Martin V8 Oscar India too

[Ayahuasca]

Fiat Dino.

[Johnboy Mac]

pat_y said:

Great choice on several counts.

Edit: Provided a good one could be bought at 60k.

Edited by Johnboy Mac on Saturday 24th September 00:15

[chunkol]

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[Wadeski]

Pantera?

[mollytherocker]

Ayahuasca said:

Fiat Dino.

Utterly beautiful

[cml]

Triumph Italia?
Gordon-Keeble?
Dailmer SP250 (looks not to all tastes I know)
AC Ace?

Or get some proper man points and go 50s or even pre-war. For that kind of money you have a massive choice.

What kind of driving? Summer use only, or local use? Need to take more than one other and bags? Fancy a B Road blast or an A road swoop? Do you want it to shout money or whisper class?

It's always better to buy a top example of a 'lesser' car, than a cheaper example of a more expensive one. (Sorry to state the obvious here, but I didn't take my own advice ). If you think you can just afford it - you probably can't. Getting a ex-works car or recreation is also an option, for extra texture.

If I had the space to store them, I would get two cars at 15-20 each - leaving a budget for upgrades and work, and stick to ones where you could get the panels and engine parts to keep maintanance down. One small, light and lithe. And one great big cruiser. Plus there will always be one to drive while the other is in the hospital.

Get the car you always wanted when you were young - always good to raise the spirits.

A smart 60s Alfa or Lancia has to be on your short list (GTV, Fulvia etc).

Yes, that Fiat Dino is lovely

Here's some silly suggestions:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C254423
Stealth cruiser - Princess R (4 litre Rolls engine, walnut and leather)

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C253530
Stealth speed - Sunbeam Tiger (this one has 400+ hp)

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C253689
Lovely TR4 - classic and classless, in top cconddition

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C252275
Intercepter with upgrades

Enough.

Edited by cml on Saturday 24th September 01:43

[Benedict101]

Feeling patriotic?

Bristol 401..





Possibly not to everyone's taste, but I happen to think these things are beyond gorgeous..

And well within budget if you look carefully..

[melvster]

BMW 2002 Turbo around 25K.



and this Escort Mexico for classic touring car racing.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3186167.htm

[RichB]

melvster said:

BMW 2002 Turbo around 25K.



and this Escort Mexico for classic touring car racing.
http://pistonheads.com/sales/3186167.htm

But the OP asked for... "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)."

A BMW is hardly going to fit the bill is it?

[melvster]

RichB said:

But the OP asked for... "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)."

A BMW is hardly going to fit the bill is it?

Try finding a 2002 Turbo, you will find they are very rare cars.


At the end of the day, depends what floats your boat.

[Tazio1]

I think a pristine Gordon Keeble fits the bill.

http://www.gordonkeeble.org.uk

Great engineering, I believe they produced the fastest GT when they came out, and their interiors are just stunning.

[soad]

BuzzLightyear said:

'Nuff said!

Good choice!!

[RichB]

melvster said:

RichB said:

But the OP asked for... "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)."

A BMW is hardly going to fit the bill is it?

Try finding a 2002 Turbo, you will find they are very rare cars.
At the end of the day, depends what floats your boat.

At the end of the day I was simply pointing out what the OP asked for.