What Unusual Car – 7.5K

[Snowboy]

In light of the recent few threads I thought I’d start a what car thread with a difference.

With a 7.5k budget can you get me a car that’s different and enjoyable.

Something that will make me grin every time I get in and turn the engine on.
Something that will turn heads and have friends ask for a lift in.

It’s a second car, so doesn’t have to come out in certain weather conditions.
Something that I can drive 15 miles to work on A roads and motorways or play with at the weekends.

It must be able to (at least) seat 2 adults and have luggage space for 2 carry-on bags.
It must be available to buy. Not just a potential car, but a real car, for sale.


The best answer gets a cookie.
No MX5s, E30s or anything like that please.

[300bhp/ton]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-101-Forward-C...

[Bill]

Snowboy said:

No MX5s, E30s or anything like that please.

Anything like what, exactly?

Chimaera seems the obvious answer.

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C253247

£7250 ONO.

[Bill]

300bhp/ton said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-101-Forward-C...

Brilliant.

[ali4390]

Surely some sort of Caterham or kit car for that money? Can't imagine much would give more grins/£!

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C296753

£7500 at auction if you're lucky.

[JameshGT]

Would a Renault spider fall into that bracket? unsure

[nosuchuser]

vixen1700 said:

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C253247

£7250 ONO.

Beautiful car

[Krikkit]

Mini?

TVR Chim?

[edit] Beaten to the Chim! Definitely one to fit all requirements. Lovely.

That DS is absolutely beautiful. My ideal commute-mobile.

[deltashad]

[lestershaw]

there is only one car that fits perfectly

tvr chimaera

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-Chimaera-/2709529402...

Edited by lestershaw on Wednesday 18th April 12:00

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C293888

£4000 for a 1960 Ford Thunderbird, bit scraggy looking but so what?

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C275007

£6995 3.8 S-Type.

[300bhp/ton]

MK IndyBlade
£7,800
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3820317.htm



Beach Buggy 1969 (G) GP SWB Mk2 (1969)
£5,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3784345.htm



bit of haggling..
chevrolet silverado Z71 2001 blue pick up (2001)
108,460 miles £8,750
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3801302.htm



Camaro 5.0L V8. 1 Owner from new!! Low miles!! Stunning!! MOT'ed (1977/R)
62,800 miles £7,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1998753.htm



classic 65 mustang coupe (1965)
[Expected in Stock Soon]
£7,500
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3424084.htm



Crayford Corsair (1968)
£7,000
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3767802.htm


Lotus Excel SE 2.2 180BHP Twin Cam (1987/D)
64,000 miles £6,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3126332.htm



Rolls Royce 6.75 Silver Spur
80,000 miles £7,995
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3781835.htm

[PaulB81]

S2000 or 350z ? Might be able to get a dubious z4 for that money

Or if you need more seats, a nice big petrol engine e39 5 series?

[vixen1700]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3820366.htm

With a bit of haggling you could get this for £7500, rarer than a Chimaera too.

[kambites]

I'd be seriously tempted by something vintage - maybe an Austin Seven?

Might not meet the "get in and turn the engine on" requirement though... you have to do that from outside.

[300bhp/ton]

PaulB81 said:

S2000 or 350z ? Might be able to get a dubious z4 for that money

Or if you need more seats, a nice big petrol engine e39 5 series?

Yeah because they are all really unusual...

[vixen1700]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C295231

£4500 1977 Alfa GTV 2000.