Which classic to buy next?
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I wanted to say Peugeot 505, but it looks like they are not so many for sale at the moment... Didn't even find an example !
Maybe you've seen this one already ?
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203645
Disclaimer: I don't know anything about this car/model, but it looks awesome
Maybe you've seen this one already ?
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203645
Disclaimer: I don't know anything about this car/model, but it looks awesome
Just to give ideas : https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1171186
Volvo 244:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-1975-Volvo-244-...
Rover SD1 V8 (bit over budget):
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1160062
Silver Shadow:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROLLS-ROYCE-SILVER-SHAD...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-1975-Volvo-244-...
Rover SD1 V8 (bit over budget):
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1160062
Silver Shadow:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROLLS-ROYCE-SILVER-SHAD...
cedrichn said:
I wanted to say Peugeot 505, but it looks like they are not so many for sale at the moment... Didn't even find an example !
Maybe you've seen this one already ?
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203645
Disclaimer: I don't know anything about this car/model, but it looks awesome
Oops - found the same car, different site. Love that Volvo, especially the red interior!Maybe you've seen this one already ?
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1203645
Disclaimer: I don't know anything about this car/model, but it looks awesome
sinbaddio said:
And not more than 40 years old......aeropilot said:
sinbaddio said:
And not more than 40 years old......sinbaddio said:
Oops - found the same car, different site. Love that Volvo, especially the red interior!
My Grandad had a Renault 9 with a red velours interior when I was few years old: i will remember it all my life !Regarding the OP search, I think it depends a lot if you want a 6 cylinder German car, or you would also consider "boring" 4 pots FWD cars...
If I were you, if it has to be considered as a daily, I would take a car with a shell in really good condition. Then, I will take a car which has been used on a regular basis for the last years. To finish, availibility of parts might also be a topic to look at, if you drive it often: everything from British Leyland will be find really easy in UK, with a lot of forums and docs available. Regarding French / German / Japanse of that era, I don't know and would spend some time looking around at parts and info available before purchasing...
Good luck
There is some interesting cars that fit the bill at the Brightwell auction on the 4th March at Leominster.
https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leomi...
Personal favourite would be 1977 Citroën GS or 1982 BMW 316 1.8 auto. The former is lhd and with the latter, you'd just need to wait a year out.
https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leomi...
Personal favourite would be 1977 Citroën GS or 1982 BMW 316 1.8 auto. The former is lhd and with the latter, you'd just need to wait a year out.
Edited by TurboBlue on Tuesday 18th February 15:19
TurboBlue said:
There is some interesting cars that fit the bill at the Brightwell auction on the 4th March at Leominster.
https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leomi...
Personal favourite would be 1977 Citroën GS.
The Cameron Green Rover P6 3500 would be my choice https://www.brightwells.com/classic-motoring/leomi...
Personal favourite would be 1977 Citroën GS.
cedrichn said:
My Grandad had a Renault 9 with a red velours interior when I was few years old: i will remember it all my life !
Regarding the OP search, I think it depends a lot if you want a 6 cylinder German car, or you would also consider "boring" 4 pots FWD cars...
If I were you, if it has to be considered as a daily, I would take a car with a shell in really good condition. Then, I will take a car which has been used on a regular basis for the last years. To finish, availibility of parts might also be a topic to look at, if you drive it often: everything from British Leyland will be find really easy in UK, with a lot of forums and docs available. Regarding French / German / Japanse of that era, I don't know and would spend some time looking around at parts and info available before purchasing...
Good luck
Regarding the OP search, I think it depends a lot if you want a 6 cylinder German car, or you would also consider "boring" 4 pots FWD cars...
If I were you, if it has to be considered as a daily, I would take a car with a shell in really good condition. Then, I will take a car which has been used on a regular basis for the last years. To finish, availibility of parts might also be a topic to look at, if you drive it often: everything from British Leyland will be find really easy in UK, with a lot of forums and docs available. Regarding French / German / Japanse of that era, I don't know and would spend some time looking around at parts and info available before purchasing...
Good luck
If the OP really wants a classic, an early Rover SD1 could be a good option.
But I hope they didn't rust like the 1973 Rover P6B 3500S I bought in 1979 - it was no better in terms of rot than the 1970 Fiat 125 it replaced!
Then I replaced the Rover with a 1978 MK2 Granada 2.8 Ghia that just felt so much more modern and was rot-free, but then it was only 3 years old when I bought it.
Still all of those are saloons that would be exempt by virtue of age.
But I hope they didn't rust like the 1973 Rover P6B 3500S I bought in 1979 - it was no better in terms of rot than the 1970 Fiat 125 it replaced!
Then I replaced the Rover with a 1978 MK2 Granada 2.8 Ghia that just felt so much more modern and was rot-free, but then it was only 3 years old when I bought it.
Still all of those are saloons that would be exempt by virtue of age.
Might be a bit of a chance, but 1981 528i that looks like a runner for AU$1950...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1981-bmw-...
Yes, its the other side of the planet, and yes, it'll cost a couple of k to get to UK and put on the road, but its being sold for about GBP1k...
Or this 1977 520i in, what looks like, much better condition for GBP3k...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1977-bmw-...
Might not be helpful, but just a thought...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1981-bmw-...
Yes, its the other side of the planet, and yes, it'll cost a couple of k to get to UK and put on the road, but its being sold for about GBP1k...
Or this 1977 520i in, what looks like, much better condition for GBP3k...
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1977-bmw-...
Might not be helpful, but just a thought...
PomBstard said:
Yes, its the other side of the planet, and yes, it'll cost a couple of k to get to UK and put on the road, but its being sold for about GBP1k...
Zero experience with Austrian cars, but curious -- is it safe to assume cars there are much better body work wise due to climate? Or naive assumption?Thanks for all the suggestions everyone; definitely a few there to add to the list. I've also noticed there are actually a number of early 2000s cars that are surprisingly ULEZ exempt e.g. BMW E38, E39, Audi S8 and Jag X308. The only thing is that they all have sealed for life transmissions which seem to be a costly headache for owners even if they do get them flushed.
E38, are you sure ? I tried this one on the ULEZ website, and it says NOT-compliant : https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Surprisingly though, this one IS compliant: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
What a boat !
But, you will pay a lot on annual tax... Where you don't on a +40 years old... Have you check insurance and resident permit prices too ?
Surprisingly though, this one IS compliant: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
What a boat !
But, you will pay a lot on annual tax... Where you don't on a +40 years old... Have you check insurance and resident permit prices too ?
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