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I've posted some of the fleet before but having acquired a few more since I thought I'd update. I'm sure this is eclectic enough for PH!
1983 BMW e28 520i
My wifes current daily is a 2010 Alpina D3 Touring which Mayor Khan doesn't like and will cost me £12.50 a day to drive from this summer. I couldn't find anything I wanted or could afford that complied to replace it with so I decided to go down the daily classic route, which she was happy to do too! I started looking at e21's and e30's but they are now getting lots of money and were also a little bit too small for daily life with the kids. Then narrowed it down to a pre '83 e28 or Saab 900. This came up last week and I jumped at it. Lovely and original, auto for easy wafting, just a pleasure to drive and I can't see it losing money. Yes, I'll be changing those number plates very soon!
1993 Porsche 964 Targa
I've always wanted a 964 Targa and nearly bought one 20 years ago for £14k. Someone rightly pointed out at the time that even though I could just afford to buy it, I wouldn't be able to afford to run it. This time around I paid considerably more and probably still can't afford to run it but what a car. Low miles and very original.
1972 Alfa GT Junior
My absolute favourite car, the one I love the most. I've had this 15 years and its had a lot of changes, its a real bitsa. Nord 2000 engine, 2000 seats, 1750 grille, lowered on Classic Alfa handling kit, Momo Vega wheels. Like all my cars, it gets driven throughout the year, has been to LeMans a couple of times and a planned trip to Italy this year
1984 Landrover Series 3 88
So much fun, I do a bit of green laning and off roading in this and it never fails to bring a smile. Running a 200 tdi
1992 Saab 900 Turbo
Old faithful, its done 270k and just keeps on going. To me it looks super cool and is an incredibly practical and stylish daily. Sadly its probably going to have to go soon having just bought the e28 I've just got too many and the impending ULEZ is the nail in coffin
1967 Alfa Giulia ti. The Rat
This is a very special car. Left to me by my late friend Charles, previously owned by Ian Ellis the Alfa guru and is running a 2.0 twinspark with Alfaholics suspension and 916 seats. Worth googling 'Ratpack Alfa' for more of its story.
2010 Alpina D3 BT Touring
Despite Mayor Khans best endevours to make me part with this, I can't. Its worth more to me than the price I'd get for it, really reliable, great handling and sharp looks. Not as fast as other Alpina's but affordable and I can't recommend them enough.
2016 Abath 595 Competizione
Recently bought this to replace my Campovolo grey one that was nicked last year. Went for an auto box on this one as its a daily work run around. The auto is woeful. Don't like the black wheels so I'm on hunt for standard Comp ones.
1963 Morris Minor Convertible
Its pretty scruffy but its part of the family and you can't help but smile when driving it...and that sound!
More photos on my insta @woody.gt
1983 BMW e28 520i
My wifes current daily is a 2010 Alpina D3 Touring which Mayor Khan doesn't like and will cost me £12.50 a day to drive from this summer. I couldn't find anything I wanted or could afford that complied to replace it with so I decided to go down the daily classic route, which she was happy to do too! I started looking at e21's and e30's but they are now getting lots of money and were also a little bit too small for daily life with the kids. Then narrowed it down to a pre '83 e28 or Saab 900. This came up last week and I jumped at it. Lovely and original, auto for easy wafting, just a pleasure to drive and I can't see it losing money. Yes, I'll be changing those number plates very soon!
1993 Porsche 964 Targa
I've always wanted a 964 Targa and nearly bought one 20 years ago for £14k. Someone rightly pointed out at the time that even though I could just afford to buy it, I wouldn't be able to afford to run it. This time around I paid considerably more and probably still can't afford to run it but what a car. Low miles and very original.
1972 Alfa GT Junior
My absolute favourite car, the one I love the most. I've had this 15 years and its had a lot of changes, its a real bitsa. Nord 2000 engine, 2000 seats, 1750 grille, lowered on Classic Alfa handling kit, Momo Vega wheels. Like all my cars, it gets driven throughout the year, has been to LeMans a couple of times and a planned trip to Italy this year
1984 Landrover Series 3 88
So much fun, I do a bit of green laning and off roading in this and it never fails to bring a smile. Running a 200 tdi
1992 Saab 900 Turbo
Old faithful, its done 270k and just keeps on going. To me it looks super cool and is an incredibly practical and stylish daily. Sadly its probably going to have to go soon having just bought the e28 I've just got too many and the impending ULEZ is the nail in coffin
1967 Alfa Giulia ti. The Rat
This is a very special car. Left to me by my late friend Charles, previously owned by Ian Ellis the Alfa guru and is running a 2.0 twinspark with Alfaholics suspension and 916 seats. Worth googling 'Ratpack Alfa' for more of its story.
2010 Alpina D3 BT Touring
Despite Mayor Khans best endevours to make me part with this, I can't. Its worth more to me than the price I'd get for it, really reliable, great handling and sharp looks. Not as fast as other Alpina's but affordable and I can't recommend them enough.
2016 Abath 595 Competizione
Recently bought this to replace my Campovolo grey one that was nicked last year. Went for an auto box on this one as its a daily work run around. The auto is woeful. Don't like the black wheels so I'm on hunt for standard Comp ones.
1963 Morris Minor Convertible
Its pretty scruffy but its part of the family and you can't help but smile when driving it...and that sound!
More photos on my insta @woody.gt
Edited by Woody.GT on Friday 10th February 11:06
christhreadgill said:
What a fantastic collection, bravo!
I must ask - does the E28 dodge the ULEZ rules due to it's age then?
Yes and No! I bought it with the sole intention of not paying ULEZ and felt very smug that I'd found a car that was just about as late registered as could be (June '83) to make it 40 years old ahead of August '23 new ULEZ rules. However, since buying it, I have found out that TFL only accept the historic status from the April after its anniversary. So I've got to wait until April '24. An expensive lesson but I'm still happy with the purchase overall, may just try and use the Morris for as much of that period as possible to reduce charges. There is a thread on it here which may explain better https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...I must ask - does the E28 dodge the ULEZ rules due to it's age then?
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