£5k Classic- is it possible?

[Baked_bean]

Hi all,

Throughout my car history I have typically indulged in the ‘modern classic’ type of car with anything from a e30 325i to a S2000 alongside an assortment of dull company cars in recent times.

I have recently been getting a hankering for something from 1960-80 to enjoy and tinker with, it doesn’t have to be anything special but just have a charm of it’s own and be easy for me to work on....i don’t want to spend too much. It would replace my clio 182 and go alongside my 996 911 in the garage.

Criteria is:
1) £5k or a little more But the less the better
2) Ideally not a British roadster because most of them don’t appeal except a tr6.
3) easy to maintain
4) A project is fine But more of a rolling project ideally.

I know the budget makes things difficult but any advice is appreciated...I really like the idea of a VW TYPE 3 or similar.

[Darkslider]

Could have your pick of Land Rovers for that budget? Genuinely useful as a tool and plaything as well.

[Baked_bean]

I had considered a series 3 or similar as I have owned a td5 Defender previously but they all seemed to be restored examples at £15k when I looked.

[drgoatboy]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293724845547

[dhutch]

Not had one, and they might be more like 6-8k k when done but a little Austin 7?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114408412191
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184441972595
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143740779643

Daniel

[griffter]

Type 3s have gone up slowly but are still available as runners for under £5k. A choice for under £10k.
You and I clearly have similar taste in cars, so although a British roadster, it has TR6 ish styling and can be bought running for £5k - Jensen Healey?

[ZX10R NIN]

Renault 5 GT Turbo

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/renault-5-gt-turbo/1643...

Or maybe look for a TVR S1

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TVR-S1-2-8-V6-1987-8300...

MGB GT

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGB-GT/324297195308?has...

MR2

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-TOYOTA-MR2-GTi-16v...

[heebeegeetee]

How about a little later than 1980, a Porsche 944?

[dhutch]

griffter said:

Type 3

The VW Type3?

[dhutch]

heebeegeetee said:

How about a little later than 1980, a Porsche 944?

Are there any left under £5000 still?

[dhutch]

Austin A30 at £1080 with 27bids and 1hr40 to go.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383723052947?ul_noapp=t...

[bristolracer]

dhutch said:

heebeegeetee said:

How about a little later than 1980, a Porsche 944?

Are there any left under £5000 still?

Go for the 924S, the same car underneath as the early 944 and you should get a tidy one for that price.
Good owners club too,who are not so hung up on the Porsche badge snobbery

[mbwoy84]

Most things have shot up price-wise over the past 5-10 years, so whilst there used to be a lot available at that price point, there’s hardly anything now that isn’t a shed/in need of a lot of work.

In my opinion, the best and most interesting useable classic you can be a half-decent example of at that price is the Reliant Scimitar. SE5A would be the best model, but would buy on condition alone at that price.

[Baked_bean]

Thanks all,

Current favourites are:

A35/30
Series 3 Land Rover
Type 3 VW

Need to sell my 182 first but have two track days next month first of all.

[griffter]

dhutch said:

griffter said:

Type 3

The VW Type3?

Yeah he mentioned it in his original post.

[dhutch]

griffter said:

Yeah he mentioned it in his original post.

Ah yes. Cheers.

[dhutch]

dhutch said:

Austin A30 at £1080 with 27bids and 1hr40 to go.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383723052947?ul_noapp=t...

Sold for £1322.

[Baked_bean]

dhutch said:

Sold for £1322.

Seemed good value for someone.

Any thoughts on the Rover P6?