tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Ok, still looking for the next "toy" and I have started to look at classic cars, I have a small list of cars to go look at and wondered if anyone has practical experience of owning and working on the E Type, including the V12 Looking at a Triumph TR6 V8 E Type Jag Stag V8 MGB Not an everyday car so does not need to tick that box, anyone any experience with the above apart from the obvious rust issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 My father in-law loves them, he has six of them i think, stunning cars:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 My father in-law loves them, he has six of them i think, stunning cars:cool: Looks are fantastic and a real Brit classic, and they are "reasonable" in price for such a wonderful historic car, I fancy a 1971 as this is the year I was born and something I can cherish and keep for some years, sentimental old fool that I am I just want to get a sense of reliability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Looks are fantastic and a real Brit classic, and they are "reasonable" in price for such a wonderful historic car, I fancy a 1971 as this is the year I was born and something I can cherish and keep for some years, sentimental old fool that I am I just want to get a sense of reliability I dont think he has much problems with his, he uses all of them except one that he got brand new and never touched it, its never had the hood down since new incase it creased:D Im pretty sure he prefers the V8's its a lot smaller than the V12's, he only has one V12, i might have some pics on the pc, ill have a look when i get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 I dont think he has much problems with his, he uses all of them except one that he got brand new and never touched it, its never had the hood down since new incase it creased:D Im pretty sure he prefers the V8's its a lot smaller than the V12's, he only has one V12, i might have some pics on the pc, ill have a look when i get home. Would like that mate, I have seen 2 that I will view this weekend, Always have Dave at hand for any cosmetic/bodywork stuff so a "bit" of a project would be acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Im pretty sure he prefers the V8's its a lot smaller than the V12's, he only has one V12, i might have some pics on the pc, ill have a look when i get home. V8 E type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 ...I'm pretty sure he prefers the V8...:cough: straight six Don't buy a 2+2 coupe, they don't look "right". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Haha :p :p I thought JamieP knew everything there was to know about cars . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What about a TVR Cerbera V8? A modern classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 What about a TVR Cerbera V8? A modern classic Owned a TVR, never had anything break down as often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Owned a TVR, never had anything break down as often Are they really that bad as rumours say?? What about a lotus espirit. I very almost bought one instead of the aerotop. Everytime I watch pretty woman I want one. lol http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1238895.htm That's a beautiful example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Are they really that bad as rumours say?? What about a lotus espirit. I very almost bought one instead of the aerotop. Everytime I watch pretty woman I want one. lol They have some really horror stories, they have not aged well either IMO, poor interior also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 They have some really horror stories, they have not aged well either IMO, poor interior also Interior is poor I agree, just don't take a lady in it. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Have a look here: http://www.eaglegb.com/ or speak to them, they have a vast knowledge of E-type Jags as i know someone who works there and they are very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Interior is poor I agree, just don't take a lady in it. lol. If I go classic it has to be iconic, someting that will appreciate in value even Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 If I go classic it has to be iconic, someting that will appreciate in value even Something like a countach or testarossa. For my generation they are the pinup classics Assume you want an older car though. My knowledge of them is not great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Something like a countach or testarossa. For my generation they are the pinup classics Assume you want an older car though. My knowledge of them is not great Classics with huge maintenance costs, the Countach is a dreadful car to drive with a shocking interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/68659 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Classics with huge maintenance costs, the Countach is a dreadful car to drive with a shocking interior I clearly have good tastes in interiors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 MG Midget... 1275cc of pure british fun (That and they are an absolutely doddle to work on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What about some classic american muscle? Mustang, Camaro, Firebird etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 different http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/72486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 What about some classic american muscle? Mustang, Camaro, Firebird etc etc Owned a Camaro, great fun and cheap, want a Brit classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 different http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/72486 The budget is about right The Jensen is amazing but too much money for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 MG Midget... 1275cc of pure british fun (That and they are an absolutely doddle to work on) They are ok, dont excite me that much though, I think too many of my teachers had them when I was at school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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