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Need advice on affordable old cars



TomandJerry

Well-known member
Oct 1, 2013
11,367
Hello good people of NSC,

Trying to decide what type of old car to buy..

Thinking either of the following:

Ford Capri,
Lada - VAZ 2105,
Reliant Robin,
Classic mini,
Scimiter GTE 2.9l

Or any recommendations on other - more affordable - types of cars?

Thanks!
 


beorhthelm

A. Virgo, Football Genius
Jul 21, 2003
35,265
Golf Mk1
 


Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
Porsche 944 _ sensible classic
Alfa Romeo 916 GTV or Spider - more risky but fantastic value for money at the moment
 




Butch Willykins

Well-known member
Jun 17, 2011
2,532
Shoreham-by-Sea
David Stockdale is your man. He loves a classic car!

I'd love a Ford Capri, my dad had one when I was a kid. Awesome car. I was lucky enough to own a Mk1 Golf GTi in my late teens. Another fantastic car.

Have you considered a BMW 2002? Munich Legends in Chelwood Gate used to be a good starting point for this type of thing, I don't know if it still is.
 




Badger

NOT the Honey Badger
NSC Patreon
May 8, 2007
12,751
Toronto
I'd go for a Mini, you'd need to spend a decent amount to get a good one but then it should be pretty cheap to maintain.
 


Mackenzie

Old Brightonian
Nov 7, 2003
33,508
East Wales
Classic Mini would be my choice from your list. They are fetching really good money at the moment as well.

Lots of fun to drive too!
 


grubbyhands

Well-known member
Dec 8, 2011
2,283
Godalming
I've got an absolute sh*tter of a 2001 Freelander if you wanna start there
 




happypig

Staring at the rude boys
May 23, 2009
7,935
Eastbourne
Saab 900 Turbo. A nicely sorted one will set you back around £5k. If you get a Full Pressure Turbo you're looking at a hugely comfortable and practical classic that will easily outpace a Scimitar or Capri.
 












zxtwinturbo

New member
Nov 7, 2014
60
Or one of the most underated jap fast car ever.dont laugh...Datsun cherry turbo...0-60 in about 8 seconds which in the 80s was mega...i think there are only 3 left in uk
 








Bry Nylon

Test your smoke alarm
Helpful Moderator
Jul 21, 2003
19,783
Playing snooker
Blimey they are quite rare now.Mitsubishi colt starion turbos were the dogs when i first got seriously into cars..

One of the best things about the Mitsubishi Colt Starion is that the intended name at launch was "Stallion" but there were a few phonetic / translation issues between the Japanese and the US / European marketing divisions.
 








tedlit

Member
Nov 18, 2006
103
Scotland (just)
Nissan Bluebird turbo, Primera GT, or a Rover Vitesse. No one expects *any* of them. :D

Going a bit older... can't go wrong with a Dolly Sprint, a 2.8 Capri, or a mk2 Jag. All on my wish list. :)
 



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