Classic car help
Discussion
Ok guys, something a little different, my son wants a classic car, 70's / early 80's rear wheel drive, budget is 2k, any suggestions, already looking at Vauxhall Viva's Ford Escort MK2 but a little pricey, i was thinking early Datsun's any other idea's, oh and he is only 17, he had a classic mini which was stolen 
so needs another classic to transfer the insurance, must be group 3 or below.
Steve.
so needs another classic to transfer the insurance, must be group 3 or below.Steve.
tut tut, cross-posting...Hypocritically I'll compound the offence by plugging the Reliant Scimitar SS1 like I did in your other post. Also you could consider a Morris Marina/Ital. Before someone leaps in to slag them, they're well cheap and they can be made to handle; for safety reasons I wouldn't suggest leaving the suspension as standard.
Most of the Triumph range was RWD in this period. For a 17 year-old insurance shouldn't be abysmal on a Herald, Dolomite or possibly Spitfire.
For a Triumph you should be able to get classic insurance through the TSSC club's insurance panel, though may been to get club HQ involved to remind the insurers on the panel that they have agreed to cover all members - regardless of age.
For a Triumph you should be able to get classic insurance through the TSSC club's insurance panel, though may been to get club HQ involved to remind the insurers on the panel that they have agreed to cover all members - regardless of age.
chard said:
Sunbeam Horizon (make it look like a lotus)
I think you mean Talbot Sunbeam rather than a Sunbeam Horizon 
The Talbot Horizon was front wheel drive for a start, so fails on the OP's criteria
With that budget, and insurance problems your list is going to be a little short.
I'd agree with looking at the Vauxhall Viva HC/Magnum/Firenza range - if you can find one!
Also, from same stable a 1st gen rwd Cavilier or Opel Ascona or non-GT/E Manta or even a Chevette if you can find one?
Again, the Avenger is a good bet, if you can find one that's not seroiusly rotten.
Imp - as above.
E30 BMW would be best bet, but would fail on the Group 3 insurance criteria.
Edited by aeropilot on Monday 7th September 09:57
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eccles said:
Hillman Imp family....
This. Naturally I would say that (see my profile pic).If you decide to get something from the Imp family, buy one with good bodywork. Mechanical bits are just about all available unless you want exotica (and even most of the tuning exotica can still be had if you're prepared to pay), there are a few specialists who will have just about anything you need new or in good s/h condition. Quite a lot of panels have been re-manufactured but the support is nothing like BMH for MG etc panels.
Escorts etc, are going for silly money...
What about a BMW 1502 or 1602 or 2002?
The Tii's are out of the budget, and runs a tricky mechanical fuel pump.. the others I mentioned are all carbs.
Easy to work on, simple, parts availale etc.. Motorsport heritage, lots of tuning potential (drop the 2.0ltr engine into the 1502/1602 chassis easy)
What about a BMW 1502 or 1602 or 2002?
The Tii's are out of the budget, and runs a tricky mechanical fuel pump.. the others I mentioned are all carbs.
Easy to work on, simple, parts availale etc.. Motorsport heritage, lots of tuning potential (drop the 2.0ltr engine into the 1502/1602 chassis easy)
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