I'm 22, just finished Uni and am lookign for a new car. I'd like a classic sports car, 60s/70s era, preferably something a little more unusual than an MGB/ GT6, and maybe a bit more powerful, but something in this general area. My budget is £12,000.
Any ideas? Thanks!
PS, I'm in the UK so no USA cars please!
2007-03-16 00:15:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If you are prepared for the expense of running a 30 year old car then I would have a look in this show room.
They have the finest examples of most classic cars.
2007-03-18 12:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by coolkebab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with this one. Why do you want an old clunker that will cost a lot in repairs and will not be that reliable?
Some of cars mentioned above were not regarded as much good when bought new. I dread to think what a 30 year old one will be like!
One of my friends does these things up and sells them on at a profit. Loads of customers come back to moan about faults. They had faults when new especially TRs and MGBs so these design faults have not vanished with age, its just that mugs think they are part of the vehicles character.
2007-03-16 08:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi GET either a TRIUMPH SPITFIRE, or MGB iether soft top or Coupe DO it via an OWNERS CLUB though this ensures a known car and you have the club to help keep it in tip top shape!!
When insuring use limited mileage policy and won't need to blow whole budget either that should cover your car a spare run around to keep mileage down and your insurance ........SHOP WISELY !!! GOOD LUCK
2007-03-17 17:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bear in mind a powerful car that's used will, chances are, be in need of quite alot of work as the previous owner/s will have thrashed it.
Depends on what you want the car for too - going to work, towing, highway driving etc? A car bought on passion without considering the other costs (fuel, insurance, as someone else has mentioned, as well as repairs and the availablity of parts is a huge factor in buying a used car, especially a more "sporty" one).
2007-03-16 07:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by Harry Harrison 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
£12,000 might get you a decent Sunbeam Tiger.
It looks just like the Alpine, which was a rival for the MGB and Triumph TR series, but it has a Ford V8 engine under the bonnet.
A decent Alpine would be about £6k to £8k, depending on condition and specification - some were upgraded to 120bhp with a "Holbay" kit, but are less suited to everyday use.
2007-03-16 08:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I would go for an old BMW M5 which can be accommodated in your budget but be aware of cost of insurance and repairs if you can manage go for it
If not buy something new reliable and free of hassle and avoid sports/performance cars because LIFE IS PRECIOUS AND LONG so don't try making it short or worthless for yourself and those who love you
2007-03-16 07:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Adnan S 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get a Maserati
The sports saloon is a Q car
2007-03-18 17:07:55 · answer #7 · answered by jimgdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A porsche 356
2007-03-16 07:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buy a vintage Oscar Mayer wienermobile. Yeah BOY!
2007-03-16 07:23:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try an older Lotus Esprit, very nice car, very sporty, exotic and very very powerful. You should be able to get one in that price range.
2007-03-16 07:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋