What's do you want in your garage? (Plausibly)
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As I wandered home from work today, I wondered. How big does my garage need to be?
I settled on a four car garage to fill. I'm not talking about a dream garage here, because that for many people is totally unachievable, filled with rare hand built exotica, possibly, with racing heritage. And I'm not "really" talking about investment cars either. I'm just talking about cars that you'd like for no other reason than you'd like to own them. You're allowed to include ones you already own.
For me:
1. My Pembleton. I own one already and I'm building another one, the current one will be sold on completion of the new one, which will be a keeper.
2. Austin A35 2 door. My wifes mothers first car, given to her by her father who ran it for a several years. Been in the family for about 50years so far. Will never be sold. Photo from our wedding 3 years ago.
3. Citroen 2cv Ripple bonnet. Always loved 2cvs and brilliantly engineered and designed. The prettiest was the early ripple bonnets with suicide doors... I want one. Still climbing in value and they're expensive for what they are, but I want one.
4. Something small, light, underpowered and pre war. Not sure exactly what yet. Sometimes im drawn to the early fiat tipolinos (around war time). Other times im drawn to something like an Amilcar or a Citroen 5CV/Torpedo.
Over to the floor....
I settled on a four car garage to fill. I'm not talking about a dream garage here, because that for many people is totally unachievable, filled with rare hand built exotica, possibly, with racing heritage. And I'm not "really" talking about investment cars either. I'm just talking about cars that you'd like for no other reason than you'd like to own them. You're allowed to include ones you already own.
For me:
1. My Pembleton. I own one already and I'm building another one, the current one will be sold on completion of the new one, which will be a keeper.
2. Austin A35 2 door. My wifes mothers first car, given to her by her father who ran it for a several years. Been in the family for about 50years so far. Will never be sold. Photo from our wedding 3 years ago.
3. Citroen 2cv Ripple bonnet. Always loved 2cvs and brilliantly engineered and designed. The prettiest was the early ripple bonnets with suicide doors... I want one. Still climbing in value and they're expensive for what they are, but I want one.
4. Something small, light, underpowered and pre war. Not sure exactly what yet. Sometimes im drawn to the early fiat tipolinos (around war time). Other times im drawn to something like an Amilcar or a Citroen 5CV/Torpedo.
Over to the floor....
Mr Tidy said:
I think my 1st wish would be a garage - cars could come along later! 
Tell me about it! When we were looking at houses to buy, having a garage was at the top of the list!2 owners previous to us, there was an extension, part of it turned the small single garage into a (nearly) tandem garage with a wider work area at the front. The previous owner to us had converted half of this into a kids playroom. Job no.1 was to take the stud wall out and make it a (nearly) tandem length garage again.
The possibility of a double garage basically sold the house.
I say nearly tandem as it'll fit two pembletons in easily, but wouldn't fit two "normal" classic saloons in (eg 2xCortinas)
keirik said:
No. 4. You seem to already have 3 underpowered cars, why not something with a bit more oomph.
The Pembleton has 150bhp/tonne and is very light, it feels quick, especially as you're so open. If I got bored of the 2cv I'd do a BMW oil head conversion.
I have plans afoot for the A35 to make its running gear the same as the academy spec cars.
1275 engine and gearbox, taller midget diff, midget rear axle with hydraulic brakes, midget front disk brakes. These can be very quick little cars!
There's something wonderful about being able to drive a car flat out without being "scared". You can't do that in modern cars as they only get "scary" at 130mph+.
JPvanRossem said:
four of the most obscure cars you can buy
Spares might be a little tricky, but I applaud your "well no one else is going to own a collection like this" attitude... you may have one operational at a time. Guess it removes the decision about which one to drive on any given day! 
I mist admit, the beaufighter had completely dropped off my radar. I dont think it'd be the Bristol most people would go for.
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