Elan +2 vs Triumph Stag
Discussion
Having sold the bike for mainly family reasons, I am considering a nice older car. Now I used to look only at 2 seaters but now need 3 or 4 (son and dog)
Two favourites at present are the Elan +2 and the TRiumph Stag.
Two similar but totally different vehicles
Elan: rust free body but must be a rechassised version, strong engine but slightly flimsy elsewhere, 2+2, not available as a convertible (but it rains a lot up here), most parts available, strong owners club, classic shape does not look dated even now, many pre 73 for tax reasons.
Stag: ever present rust problem in the body, strong mechanicals but engine needs respect, 2+2, hard and soft top but reckoned to leak (see above about weather), reasonably strong owners club, parts availability unknown, pretty shape but looks a little dated. Most post 73 so need road tax.
Has anyone ever owned BOTH of these and can compare them?
Curious about performance, reliability, luggage capacity, mpg etc too
Other possibles would be Ginetta G21, (rare) or Scimitar GTC (tiny boot and suprisingly heavy weight increases fuel consumption and reduces performance)or a Gilbern I suppose (rare too)
I'd appreciate any comments from owners past or present, but not hearsay from those who have read in a magasine.....
Regards
Tony H
Two favourites at present are the Elan +2 and the TRiumph Stag.
Two similar but totally different vehicles
Elan: rust free body but must be a rechassised version, strong engine but slightly flimsy elsewhere, 2+2, not available as a convertible (but it rains a lot up here), most parts available, strong owners club, classic shape does not look dated even now, many pre 73 for tax reasons.
Stag: ever present rust problem in the body, strong mechanicals but engine needs respect, 2+2, hard and soft top but reckoned to leak (see above about weather), reasonably strong owners club, parts availability unknown, pretty shape but looks a little dated. Most post 73 so need road tax.
Has anyone ever owned BOTH of these and can compare them?
Curious about performance, reliability, luggage capacity, mpg etc too
Other possibles would be Ginetta G21, (rare) or Scimitar GTC (tiny boot and suprisingly heavy weight increases fuel consumption and reduces performance)or a Gilbern I suppose (rare too)
I'd appreciate any comments from owners past or present, but not hearsay from those who have read in a magasine.....
Regards
Tony H
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