Classic (old, retro) cars for sale £0-5k vol 2

[W00DY]

Derventio said:

Sticks. said:

£3695 including reg https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1170012

Although a very nice car, it's short of a cylinder for me.

And a turbo.

[Sticks.]

p4cks said:

How on earth is that reg 'valued at £1,000'? It just looks like your standard NI plate which can be had for £80

Indeed, but still looks interesting compared to others, for the money, reg or not.

[spreadsheet monkey]

Howard- said:

In the case of things like the MG, I get it. And classic 80s/90s hot hatches. Or a nice old well-kept solid boat of a BMW or Merc. I really do get the appeal, and I love cars like that of all ages even if I wouldn't buy one myself.

But some of the cars posted here are about as unremarkable as it gets. There is absolutely nothing "classic" about them. If you just wanted a cheap runaround you'd be bonkers not to spend the same (or a little bit more.. or even less!) on something a decade newer and better in every single possible metric.

There's another thread similar to this for cars priced at £5-10k. I think you'd find more of what you consider "interesting" in that thread.

Everything has got very expensive in the last couple of years, and these days there are plenty of unremarkable but well-preserved cars that used to be £995 but are now £2995. Blame coronavirus and lockdown mania, blame modern cars for being too dull, but cheap and "interesting" cars in decent condition are hard to find in 2021.

[ZiggyNiva]

Really liking this 127
https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/fiat/1977-f...

[ElectricSoup]

ZiggyNiva said:

Really liking this 127
https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/fiat/1977-f...

It's nice, but from the first photo it didn't strike me as quite right. A saloon Sport? Badge positioning? Ah, once I read on my suspicions were confirmed. It's a fake.

I had a black 127 Sport once, I absolutely loved it, then I managed to drive it in to someone else's Ford Granda and it didn't end well for the FIAT. I was only 18 at the time...

[ferrisbueller]

31mph said:

p4cks said:

How on earth is that reg 'valued at £1,000'? It just looks like your standard NI plate which can be had for £80

Yea I hoped we'd seen the back of people pretending NI reg's were private reg's, it was a bit of a 00s phenomenon

You can find out how much it's worth by offering the seller a grand less than the asking on the basis they can keep the plate.

[ZiggyNiva]

ElectricSoup said:

ZiggyNiva said:

Really liking this 127
https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/fiat/1977-f...

It's nice, but from the first photo it didn't strike me as quite right. A saloon Sport? Badge positioning? Ah, once I read on my suspicions were confirmed. It's a fake.

I had a black 127 Sport once, I absolutely loved it, then I managed to drive it in to someone else's Ford Granda and it didn't end well for the FIAT. I was only 18 at the time...

yes aware it's a fake. Not sure what a real one would be worth.

[Sticks.]

ElectricSoup said:

ZiggyNiva said:

Really liking this 127
https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/fiat/1977-f...

It's nice, but from the first photo it didn't strike me as quite right. A saloon Sport? Badge positioning? Ah, once I read on my suspicions were confirmed. It's a fake.

I had a black 127 Sport once, I absolutely loved it, then I managed to drive it in to someone else's Ford Granda and it didn't end well for the FIAT. I was only 18 at the time...

Yes, it says further down, 'homage' to Sport. Also says it's 903 and 1049cc, and it's LHD.

Interesting though, and could be fun, thanks.

[Fast Bug]

ferrisbueller said:

31mph said:

p4cks said:

How on earth is that reg 'valued at £1,000'? It just looks like your standard NI plate which can be had for £80

Yea I hoped we'd seen the back of people pretending NI reg's were private reg's, it was a bit of a 00s phenomenon

You can find out how much it's worth by offering the seller a grand less than the asking on the basis they can keep the plate.

I tried that with the "£1500" reg number on my 996 when I bought it. Suddenly it wasn't worth that much

[FA57REN]

p4cks said:

How on earth is that reg 'valued at £1,000'? It just looks like your standard NI plate which can be had for £80

It's a 1998/99 Omagh reg so the vintage pushes the price up a bit; Norn Irners often like to get a 'period appropriate' reg for restorations and re-imports. But you can have XJI 6260 for £330

Edited by FA57REN on Monday 8th March 16:48

[ferrisbueller]

Fast Bug said:

ferrisbueller said:

31mph said:

p4cks said:

How on earth is that reg 'valued at £1,000'? It just looks like your standard NI plate which can be had for £80

Yea I hoped we'd seen the back of people pretending NI reg's were private reg's, it was a bit of a 00s phenomenon

You can find out how much it's worth by offering the seller a grand less than the asking on the basis they can keep the plate.

I tried that with the "£1500" reg number on my 996 when I bought it. Suddenly it wasn't worth that much

Funny how that works.

[Noah EV]

ZiggyNiva said:

Really liking this 127
https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/fiat/1977-f...

They have gone to a lot of effort to showcase the car.
Little retro modded car, looks good fun!

[Macron]

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/217730/1995-r...

£1250

[ferrisbueller]

Macron said:

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/217730/1995-r...

£1250

Like. Could do without the coilovers but always liked a Twingo.

[sutoka]

FA57REN said:

1996 Rover 420 16v
Manual
49k miles
Newry NI

Has one of those weird registrations for you mainlanders who like to display the age of your cars to all and sundry



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103019...

Looks like Bandit Country

I jest of course, our mainland cousins have nothing to fear, nothing bad happens in Northern Ireland anymore

[Pistonsquirter]

31mph said:

Plain car haterz look away now, but this looks lovely and clean





1988 NISSAN BLUEBIRD 1.6 LS - £3995

Oooooooooo! There was a clapped out one of those for sale near my old house in London, might see if it's still there!

She's a beauty, let's look ignore the incorrect wheel drive though.

[Derventio]

sutoka said:

FA57REN said:

1996 Rover 420 16v
Manual
49k miles
Newry NI

Has one of those weird registrations for you mainlanders who like to display the age of your cars to all and sundry



https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103019...

Looks like Bandit Country

I jest of course, our mainland cousins have nothing to fear, nothing bad happens in Northern Ireland anymore

I'm going to own up. I really like that. The idea of that revvy, 130 odd HP engine in a car this size and weight makes for quite a nippy ride.

[supacool1]

Not the GTI but still looks ace!

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1315135

[spreadsheet monkey]

Derventio said:

sutoka said:

FA57REN said:

1996 Rover 420 16v
Manual
49k miles
Newry NI

Has one of those weird registrations for you mainlanders who like to display the age of your cars to all and sundry

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103019...

Looks like Bandit Country

I jest of course, our mainland cousins have nothing to fear, nothing bad happens in Northern Ireland anymore

I'm going to own up. I really like that. The idea of that revvy, 130 odd HP engine in a car this size and weight makes for quite a nippy ride.

I like that too, although I think those cars look better as a saloon than a hatch.

Decent performance, nice period colour, low mileage, realistic price. Good find.

[Noah EV]

supacool1 said:

Not the GTI but still looks ace!

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1315135

Not a lot of money. Tidy inside.