The next Generation?
Discussion
With Classic values starting to rise again where will the next generation get started I wonder? We can't all have Astons and Jags and some people may want to go pre-war
Recently I've been surprised by the quite low prices commanded by late 20's and early 30's cars - especially Americans like Buicks and Chevrolets. We all know that prewar cars are slow and heavy, but they have an attraction all of their own and can be quite practical. Ran into a chap in the petrol station the other day who had an unrestored ( but highly tuned) 1922 Humber - went like a rocket with flame out of the exhaust on every gearchange!!
Maybe an alternative to a Rover or Triumph 2000. Let's face it - if you aren't going to go out in the rain you don't need a heated rear screen!
Recently I've been surprised by the quite low prices commanded by late 20's and early 30's cars - especially Americans like Buicks and Chevrolets. We all know that prewar cars are slow and heavy, but they have an attraction all of their own and can be quite practical. Ran into a chap in the petrol station the other day who had an unrestored ( but highly tuned) 1922 Humber - went like a rocket with flame out of the exhaust on every gearchange!!
Maybe an alternative to a Rover or Triumph 2000. Let's face it - if you aren't going to go out in the rain you don't need a heated rear screen!
I keep toying with an Austin Seven - nothing flash, just a 2 door; the world appears to be your lobster if you have £5k in your pocket.
Curiously drawn to a Mk VI/R-Type Bentley at the moment too, on the basis that I have probably missed the boat on Derbys.
Finally - and probably what I'll end up with - a Riley one-point-five with MGB running gear and minilites appeals
Curiously drawn to a Mk VI/R-Type Bentley at the moment too, on the basis that I have probably missed the boat on Derbys.
Finally - and probably what I'll end up with - a Riley one-point-five with MGB running gear and minilites appeals
Mk3Spitfire said:
I think some of the pre-war Yank cars are impressive things, and I would love to own one. The problem we would have is the sheer cost of running the things. The Americans have the gift of incredibly cheap petrol...unfortunately we do not.
Didn't have massive engines pre-war it was the horsepower craze of the '50s that got the gas guzzledJasper Gilder said:
Mk3Spitfire said:
I think some of the pre-war Yank cars are impressive things, and I would love to own one. The problem we would have is the sheer cost of running the things. The Americans have the gift of incredibly cheap petrol...unfortunately we do not.
Didn't have massive engines pre-war it was the horsepower craze of the '50s that got the gas guzzledI would need three Lynx XKSS's (so two short at the moment) to buy my pre-war desire - an Invicta Low Chassis. One on the market at the moment so I phoned up for the price. Luckily I was sitting down; £750,000. Pre-war is also darned expensive as well as post war. Perhaps a Jaguar saloon, a Triumph Mayflower or Renown? Some cars aren't that comparatively dear still
Mk3Spitfire said:
I think some of the pre-war Yank cars are impressive things, and I would love to own one. The problem we would have is the sheer cost of running the things. The Americans have the gift of incredibly cheap petrol...unfortunately we do not.
My 29' 3 Litre Lagonda does 22 MPG. not bad for 85 year old car....and it is considerably more fun/engaging than most moderns I have driven.Gassing Station | Classic Cars and Yesterday's Heroes | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff