Classic First Car
Discussion
I'm almost old enough to drive and as a first car, i would really like something interesting and classic. So much better than all the Punto's and Saxo's my friends will be driving, Even if i spend half my time at the side of the road ill still look cooler than them. I'd want something thats insureable, and under £2000. And looks good. Maintanence isn't too much of a problem.
Edited by Jderh on Monday 30th April 18:08
Mini, or for a something a bit different, Wolselely Hornet or Riley Elf mini's. Then there are Hillman Imps, Riley 1.5 or Wolselely 1500. Austin/Morris/MG/Wolseley/Vanden Plas 1100's. Early Golf's, Fiat 124's if you can find one. Blimey, I bet there are loads of really good classics out there.
Well done for not being a sheep.
Well done for not being a sheep.
Possibly an MGB.. Mini... Hillman Imp (got an Imp fanatic on PH who is coming up to his 17th..)
Fiat 500, 2CV, Beetle?
You did say Maintenance isn't a problem!
Can't really advise you any further than those suggestions, other than I went for a Mini. If you are spening 3k you can get a beauty for that! Although you might be better saving most of that for maintenance/restoration.. Mine has absolutely bankrupted me so far! Mainly because my mechanical knowledge is non existant, and I'm having a few body problems. If you do go for a Mini make sure the bugger isn't deseamed
I looked at MGBs, but as I say it's only a small possibility as I think the insurance would be too high.
Dave.
Fiat 500, 2CV, Beetle?
You did say Maintenance isn't a problem!
Can't really advise you any further than those suggestions, other than I went for a Mini. If you are spening 3k you can get a beauty for that! Although you might be better saving most of that for maintenance/restoration.. Mine has absolutely bankrupted me so far! Mainly because my mechanical knowledge is non existant, and I'm having a few body problems. If you do go for a Mini make sure the bugger isn't deseamed
I looked at MGBs, but as I say it's only a small possibility as I think the insurance would be too high.
Dave.
My dad has a 70's Nova sat on his drive in a poor state of repair. Its based on a beetle and looks amazing and it was a project but his wife is making him get rid of it. It was going to have a a 2.7 Rover V6 put in it, but that engine ended up in a scrapyard by accident. They do have a 1600 Golf engine for it though, but it has to go
EspritS4Kid said:
Cool. My dad advised me against MGB's(I think he said something about the handling). ?
Clearly a triumph fan then
I've had 3 MGB GTs (one was the V8) and the handling was spot on on all of them. So easy to work on too. Now have a ridiculously modified midget - the standard midgets are great fun and the a-series is pretty easy.
I like Spitfires but they do rot - so do all old cars. The GT6 is supposed to be good too.
Old Escorts and Cortinas can be good fun with the right engine
I guess the Rover P6 will be too big - I had the 3500 and that was fun but it did drink fuel.
For something different - Hillman Imp, MG 1100, Wolsey Hornet, Volvo Amazon, Old Landy, Vauxhall Viva
I do like scimiters, but it has a 3.0 litre engine ! And that nissan/datsun sounds good too. Are there any larger sized cars that are affordable?? Because that Volvo has always appealed and I realy like things like Mk2 Jags (but i'm sensible enough to know that Mark 2's are out of this price range by, ooh, eleventy billion pounds)
Edited by EspritS4Kid on Sunday 21st January 19:02
It sounds like your Dad knows a thing or two about cars. I suggest you get a list together of things you like and discuss them with him. If you get a short list I am sure we can all help out with pros and cons.
One good thing about big cars is the space. If you have a sporty coupe you are restricted to ferrying around one mate. I reckon your mates will be envious of your cool car and so perhaps something bigger might be good. On the otherhand bigger old cars - more car more potential rusty bits.
For cars like MGs, Triumphs, Rovers etc you should be able to contact an owner's club. You could then attend a local meeting and check out various examples of the car you're interested in. The owners can tell you a lot about owning them. Sometimes the owners clubs have good insurance deals.
Let us know how you get on
One good thing about big cars is the space. If you have a sporty coupe you are restricted to ferrying around one mate. I reckon your mates will be envious of your cool car and so perhaps something bigger might be good. On the otherhand bigger old cars - more car more potential rusty bits.
For cars like MGs, Triumphs, Rovers etc you should be able to contact an owner's club. You could then attend a local meeting and check out various examples of the car you're interested in. The owners can tell you a lot about owning them. Sometimes the owners clubs have good insurance deals.
Let us know how you get on
EspritS4Kid said:
I like the sound of some old quite large car, because i love Jaguars of all ages, and anything in that sort of mould. The rovers and volvos sound really good.
Early Volvo's is worth looking at.
Popular in historic rallying as well, so go faster bits around.
I followed today a bit of a rarity, a left hand drive 'J' reg'd 142 2-door with mag Minilites and lowered suspension......looked terrific too....
Cool, but honestly i think i might hit a tree before long with a supercharged rear engined pocket rocket! My dad once built his own convertible rear wheel drive mini (it was his eigth mini).
Are there many other larger cars (maybe volvo competitors or later)that would be attainable??
Are there many other larger cars (maybe volvo competitors or later)that would be attainable??
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