what 2 seater sportscar......up to £10k.

[y2blade]

Currently reading-up on the Chimaera and possibly Cerbera (these seem thin on the ground in my price bracket though)....anything else to consider?

This will be a weekend Toy, something to tinker with at home....creature comforts not essential

Edit: I'm now looking at V8s only

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 1st November 13:02

[johnnyBv8]

Elise?

I've had a couple of Chimaeras...lovely cars, but pretty basic/agrictural if I'm honest!

[kambites]

Caterham or similar?

[V8Triumph]

Triumph TR6

[y2blade]

V8Triumph said:

Triumph TR6

bloodyhell...good shout, I'd have never even considered something like that.

[KelWedge]

You started by looking at the right make, just the wrong model.

TVR Wedge you get to look like this (A Lot)

[Cunning Punt]

Cobra replica?

Might need a small budget stretch for a V8, but I reckon it'd be worth it.

'punt

[mike9009]

My usual car for this type of thread. Vx220.

Mike

[Shadow R1]

S2000.

z3m, not sure if that's in budget ?

Choice of kit cars for that, guy round corner has a robin hood.

[LooneyTunes]

You like the 'blade engine?

Something like this might fit the bill (certainly no creature comforts!)
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3132385.htm

(there was another one, similar spec but no cage sold privately via PH for ~8k, so may be room to haggle)

[y2blade]

Shadow R1 said:

S2000.

z3m, not sure if that's in budget ?

Choice of kit cars for that, guy round corner has a robin hood.

I'm thinking more "V8" than "V-TEC yo" but thanks anyway for the suggestion.

Currently seeking inspiration on CarandClassic.co.uk classifieds.

[andy-xr]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2531673.htm

[LongLiveTazio]

y2blade said:

I'm thinking more "V8" than "V-TEC yo" but thanks anyway for the suggestion.

Currently seeking inspiration on CarandClassic.co.uk classifieds.

Can you get an RV8 for that money? You can definitely get a V8 MGB. Not remotely modern but loads of fun, noise and eligible for classic insurance, good club support/events and good to work on if you're handy.

[LooneyTunes]

LongLiveTazio said:

Can you get an RV8 for that money? You can definitely get a V8 MGB. Not remotely modern but loads of fun, noise and eligible for classic insurance, good club support/events and good to work on if you're handy.

Admittedly not V8 powered, but I'd also look at MGC's too... very underrated.

Like the look of these two:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C244594
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C256549

[NiceCupOfTea]

Z4 Roadster 3.0?

[Kong]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Z4 Roadster 3.0?

I have one of these but i'd suggest it's not quite exciting enough for a weekend car.

[CDP]

Marcos
Westfield SEight
Z3M Roadsters have great engines but not much else to write home about.

But I reckon your first choice of the Chimera has a lot going for it.

[Hark]

Depends what your after, but at my point in life I've found vx220 is perfect. So anything stupid like that. Lotus, Caterham etc

[Red16]

Would you consider a kit car, Westfield/Mac#1/MK Indy/MNR etc? light weight, nimble, decent power, no driver aids, just pure fun

[scotty_d]

LongLiveTazio said:

Can you get an RV8 for that money? You can definitely get a V8 MGB. Not remotely modern but loads of fun, noise and eligible for classic insurance, good club support/events and good to work on if you're handy.

Yeah in Chimaera or Griff form.

Chimaera- Great fun had one for years loved it.
Cerbera- Have one now for 10k it can be done as well but they do eat cash
Elise- I would look at these as well.