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LawrenceW
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 Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: Cheapest classic cars? |
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Hi all.
Does anyone have any reccommendations of what would be a cheap classic car to buy, run, insure (young driver), tax, get parts for, etc? And which cars are most likely to last with the least work?
I'm thinking of something on the lines of a Triumph, MG Midget or Hilman Minx kind of size/style (slightly fun and sporty), preferably open top.
If I decide to go ahead then I wouldn't be looking to buy until the end of August anyway, no doubt, so I'm not really after specific listings of cars on eBay or offers of cars, etc, just some general advice.
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Greeney in France
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Triumphs are definitely value for money and well served as far as parts and specialists go
TRs, Spitfire and GT6 good sporty choices
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LawrenceW
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| Any idea what sort of price range I'd be looking at? I've seen some on eBay near me... it looks like it might be a good place to look when I get around to it. |
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Greeney in France
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Spitfires a maximum of 4k will be very nice as low as 500quid for a restoration project
Heralds/vitesse prices slightly lower
What about French cars like the old renaults and citroen, something like a 2CV are very easy to ook after wel supported and reasonably cheap to buy
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buzzy bee
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How are you at welding??
If good is the answer
A mini perhaps, cheap parts group 2 insurance, beat an audi tt quatro around the bends, sorry I didn't sugest that....
Lots of parts, remanufactures, nos, and second hand, and cheap to buy in the begining!
That is how I started, or do you fancy something older?
What kind of age of car are you thinking of?
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LawrenceW
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| Hmm... I'm not sure if I'd really like a taller car, if you understand what I mean. Things like 2CVs, Morris Minors, VW Beatles, etc are all the wrong shape for me... |
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LawrenceW
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| buzzy bee wrote: | How are you at welding??
If good is the answer |
I think "inexperienced and likely to start a fire" might be a good answer there.
| buzzy bee wrote: | That is how I started, or do you fancy something older?
What kind of age of car are you thinking of? |
Age isn't really an issue. Something from the early 80s or older would be a must I guess - I'm just after something fun that I can also take to shows if I have the time. |
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LawrenceW
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I wouldn't mind a closed or something else along those lines either, really. A small car would be preferable.
Maybe I should wait until nearer the time then just see what I can get hold of, hehe.
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Job-Rated
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Well, all pre-'73 cars are tax exempt, so worth considering.
I'm assuming you're in England...er, sorry, Britain  Ooops, sorry, wrong again....er....the United Kingdom, so something manufactured here may be preferable, simply due to the availability of parts.
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Old-Nail
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| Job-Rated wrote: | Well, all pre-'73 cars are tax exempt, so worth considering.
I'm assuming you're in England...er, sorry, Britain Ooops, sorry, wrong again....er....the United Kingdom, so something manufactured here may be preferable, simply due to the availability of parts. |
'United' Kingdom eh?... that's certainly a misnomer too!
The part I read in your original post Lawrence that referred to " which cars are most likely to last with the least work?" may be counter to classic car ownership.
I agree with the others that a Herald is a good bet for a starter classic, engine spares are available, and there are plenty of cars around to pick from, but whatever you finally choose you will have to put the hours in on maintenance, they are old cars. |
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clan chieftain
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 There can only be 1 car.....an 1800 TC Marina Coupe..They are the mutts nuts.....but I am biased
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Phil - Nottingham
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Are there any left with the standard rust that came with them from new?
Not very economical in these days of dear petrol 
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clan chieftain
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All metal rusts no matter what car it is. Still a few TCs on the road but they are sluggish and the road holding is a disaster unless the Ital front suspension is fitted...Give me the jolly old 1300 A Series engine anyday.
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clan chieftain
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Or Lawrence (same christian name as me nobody ever calls me by that. I always get Larry.) You could always go for an Escort or an Avenger Tiger. I know where there is a Talbot Horizon convertible not many of them on the go. Its up to yourself really what you fancy. There are hundreds to pick from.
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