What 5k summer classic

[Red 3]

Looking for a good honest classic soft top for pootling around in during the summer months. Thinking MG midget or B roadster. Doesn't have to be immaculate. Tax free would be a bonus. What other suggestions does the PH massive have???

[Bonefish Blues]

Alfa Spider Kamm tail?

The inevitable MX5 Mk1 with plenty change?

[harryowl]

Elan m100?

[lazyitus]

TVR 280i / 350i / 350se / 390se etc...

Epic bang for buck for summer fun !

[Ozzie Osmond]

Red 3 said:

Thinking MG midget or B roadster. Doesn't have to be immaculate. Tax free would be a bonus. What other suggestions does the PH massive have???

Surely the good ole MX5 is a much better bet than clunky antiques from 50 years ago?

Cost of tax disc is utterly trivial now that petrol costs £100 a tank!

[edo]

2000 MAZDA MX-5 1.8I 2DR ONLY 1 PREVIOUS OWNER
Trade Seller: Parkside Motor Company

2 Doors, Manual, Convertible, Petrol, 19,000 miles, FANTASTIC ULTRA LOW MILEAGE EXAMPLE, 1 Owner. 5 SPEED MANUAL, Finished in Gleaming Black with Matching Soft Top, AMAZING ONLY 19,000 MILES FROM NEW WITH FULL FULL DEALER SERVICE RECORD, December 2000 Model, USUAL MX-5 SPEC INC SONY 10 DISC CD CHANGER, 5 SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS, HEATED GLASS REAR WINDOW, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, Drivers and Passengers Airbag, Immobiliser, STUNNING EXAMPLE, Sports Interior, 1 PREVIOUS OWNER AND YES THATS RIGHT ONLY 19,000 MILES GUARANTEED FROM NEW WITH FULL DEALER SERVICE RECORD (JUST BEEN SERVICED), Fitted Carpet Mats, Fully Colour Coded, 1 Years MOT, A STUNNING RARE ULTRA LOW MILEAGE EXAMPLE IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION THROUGHOUT, MUST BE VIEWED TO BE REALLY APPRECIATED. FULL DEALER FACILITIES, AA WARRANTY, FINANCE, PART EXCHANGE, DEBIT CREDIT CARD DEPOSITS EXCEPTED. £4,485

[edo]

1998 MAZDA MX-5 1.6i Convertible
Trade Seller: Sporting Cars




2 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Convertible, Petrol, 23,600 miles, White. Power assisted steering, Alloy wheels. ONLY 23,600 MILES from new, ***Finance available-Part exchange welcome- similar vehicles always required, immediate cash settlement-see website for more stock***, £4,975

[60]

mk2 Vitesse convertible? great sounding 2l straight 6 engine

[Killer2005]

Wedge http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2461863.htm

[Eunos]

A nice MG Midget would get my vote, or alternatively as a modern classic I'd really be considering an M100 Lotus Elan.

edo said:

1998 MAZDA MX-5 1.6i Convertible
Trade Seller: Sporting Cars




2 Doors, Manual 5 speed, Convertible, Petrol, 23,600 miles, White. Power assisted steering, Alloy wheels. ONLY 23,600 MILES from new, ***Finance available-Part exchange welcome- similar vehicles always required, immediate cash settlement-see website for more stock***, £4,975

FFS 5k for a later 90bhp 1.6 MX-5. You'd get a much nicer and not dog slow '5 for less money.

[nottyash]

harryowl said:

Elan m100?

[Krise]

There is a nice mx5 bbr turbo in the classifieds for 5 k

[anonymous-user]

60 said:

mk2 Vitesse convertible? great sounding 2l straight 6 engine

Does anyone else look at that and then get reminded of this? I like old cars, but that is awful! imho of course

[Larry Dickman]

You could get a very decent series Land Rover for that money.

[village idiot]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2418005.htm

[Baryonyx]

A TVR would be a great choice if you've got the money and time to keep on top of the repairs it will need. For a cheaper, more reliable alternative I'd look at the MX5. A mkI if you're really watching the buget or a MkII if you're prepared to spend a little more. Either will provide great fun whilst being quite hardy and realiable.

I'm not sure I'd go for the Elan or any FWD type thing because it just doesn't fit with the image I have of driving around in the summer with the roof down in a RWD sports car.

[TheD]

How about a nice Saab 900 Turbo Cab. Lovely car and no slouch.

[4sure]

alfa spider 916 great fun and they handle pretty well.

[60]

St John Smythe said:

Does anyone else look at that and then get reminded of this? I like old cars, but that is awful! imho of course

Oi! im currently trying to get insured on my dad's.

(vitesse that is not the herald you posted)

[lordlee]

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