First Classic car
Discussion
Here was my first car, which I learnt to drive in:
Unhapily I wouldnt recommend a P4 as a first classic. I would stick to something with electronic ignition at the very elast: it'll start on cold morning then. Maybe fuel injection so it'll get you there, and by default these would point to an 80s classic, so you'll get a heater too. And maybe a stereo cassette for your 'toons.
Unhapily I wouldnt recommend a P4 as a first classic. I would stick to something with electronic ignition at the very elast: it'll start on cold morning then. Maybe fuel injection so it'll get you there, and by default these would point to an 80s classic, so you'll get a heater too. And maybe a stereo cassette for your 'toons.
I was thinking when I'll be at the age to afford a classic it will be stuff from the 1985-2005 period . As for body style, well i don't mind as long as its not an Austin allegro (que my assassination by an Austin fan 
). The budget will be about 10k in today's money don't know what that will be worth 10 years down the line .
). The budget will be about 10k in today's money don't know what that will be worth 10 years down the line . Speedy1995 said:
I was thinking when I'll be at the age to afford a classic it will be stuff from the 1985-2005 period . As for body style, well i don't mind as long as its not an Austin allegro (que my assassination by an Austin fan ). The budget will be about 10k in today's money don't know what that will be worth 10 years down the line .
so what you need is something which isnt going to lose any value (and maybe increase in value). Sports cars? MGF, Fiat barchetta, Suzuki Cappauccino. Lots of shed options including V12 XJ, 7 series, S class, XM, alfa 164). The budget will be about 10k in today's money don't know what that will be worth 10 years down the line . Coupe? XK8, Rover 800 coupe, merc w124 coupe, 8series, honda legend,
e36 bmw with the right engine and colour/trim will do well in the future, as might the MG ZT with the v8. S-type R?
(old) Mini, range rover...the list is endless and covers something for everyone. Have fun choosing!
From the OPs username, I assume he/she may be 17 in which case insurance costs may be a factor.
I believe the cheapest car for starter drivers to insure is a 1200 Beetle.
I was lucky in that when I was that age I could insure a GT6 for little money but those days are gone.
My regret from my youth is that I never owned a Mini or a Beetle.
I believe the cheapest car for starter drivers to insure is a 1200 Beetle.
I was lucky in that when I was that age I could insure a GT6 for little money but those days are gone.
My regret from my youth is that I never owned a Mini or a Beetle.
Edited by Pistom on Saturday 1st September 09:32
Unless you really want something that is prehistoric and not especially nice to drive, I'd look at some of the lower value seventies and eighties saloons. Mark 3 Escort, Mark 1 Astra, Avenger, Chevette, FE Victor, E21 316 etc. They're all cars you can buy in good condition for around grand and with regular cleaning, Waxoyling and servicing will keep plodding on. They all go alright have okay brakes, wipers, heater etc.
It's stuff like this that folk like to see on the road because they're so rare now. I wouldn't cross the road to look at a Triumph Spitfire because there are still loads of them left along with MGB's etc.
It's stuff like this that folk like to see on the road because they're so rare now. I wouldn't cross the road to look at a Triumph Spitfire because there are still loads of them left along with MGB's etc.
OP, what's your definition of classic!? If your username is the year you were born, then maybe anything pre-90 is classic = for me a 205 isn't a classic, but may well be for you!
One consideration is free road tax which gives a split between 72 and 73, after that there's the gradual change from cars that you mostly wouldn't want ot use every day to those you would due to elec ign, discs, better safety and comfort.
Bearing in mind price, how about TR7 or wedge Austin Princess, nice and comfortable, performance must be OK from the 2200, or Chrysler/Talbot Sunbeam (not Lotus/Ti!), Mk1 Cavalier or 60s/70s saloons - sports cars and Escorts generally get expensive.
Try filtering on ebay for the years and price you would consider and see what comes up.
One consideration is free road tax which gives a split between 72 and 73, after that there's the gradual change from cars that you mostly wouldn't want ot use every day to those you would due to elec ign, discs, better safety and comfort.
Bearing in mind price, how about TR7 or wedge Austin Princess, nice and comfortable, performance must be OK from the 2200, or Chrysler/Talbot Sunbeam (not Lotus/Ti!), Mk1 Cavalier or 60s/70s saloons - sports cars and Escorts generally get expensive.
Try filtering on ebay for the years and price you would consider and see what comes up.
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