tooquicktostop Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I have discussed this a few times, and I have owned a few "classics" over the years, I am about to move house and will have the space for a classic car to play with, I intend to select something that will not drop in value and something easy to work on and get parts for I like the Rover P6 V8 and the MGB GT Chrome model, I also like the Z28 Camaro but they are hard to find now, dont want to spend much more than 4k Anyone got a classic that they have really enjoyed and would recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Mk1 Eunos Roadster or a very clean mx5 values for good ones (very rare) has shot up over the last couple of years, and they are great fun to drive. 205 Gti E30 325i Corrado VR6 Vtec CRX Mini Mk1 MR2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've been quietly watching the Honda CRX (1992) and values are rising sharply. I always loved this little car and remember driving up to the local Honda garage when it first came out to lust after it. Getting rarer but I would have one in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've been quietly watching the Honda CRX (1992) and values are rising sharply. I always loved this little car and remember driving up to the local Honda garage when it first cam out to lust after it. Getting rarer but I would have one in a heartbeat. Weird. I clicked into this thread to say exactly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Weird. I clicked into this thread to say exactly that. Great minds! The other pocket rocket that I'd have is the Daihatsu Charade Gtti - amazing little car. I had one of the lesser models many years ago and, again, always wanted the Gtti. Rarer than the CRX and values are silly. There's a left hooker up for £10K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Had a Mk1 MR2, great fun, also had a 205 GTI 1.9 and again good fun Looked at a R5 GT Turbo as I had one as a teenager and really enjoyed the car but not many good ones left and it would really have to be a stockish Raider to float my boat I do like the V6 Corrado I am perhaps looking back a little further but have seen a 5 speed Z28 I like and a Red P5 V8 in nice condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I was trying to think of older stuff, but the prices for older cars that are fun to drive are generally above your budget now. How I miss the days of a monthly auto trader mag with at least half a dozen £300 TR7's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 What about a Saab 900? Quirky, cool and tough. Be a high miles one for your budget, but Theyre tough as hell. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252600819823 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 SAAB 900 turbo is a great car,I do think that one is very nice indeed, can see it making well over 5K though, added to my watched list however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Had an MGB GT, white and chrome. Spent more time under it than in it but was a great car! Lots of parts readily available for this including the Heritage shell. Can drop a nice V8 in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Had an MGB GT, white and chrome. Spent more time under it than in it but was a great car! Lots of parts readily available for this including the Heritage shell. Can drop a nice V8 in there too. I do like the fact all the parts are still affordable and easy to buy off the shelf, that was the problem with the TVR S2 I just sold, more fun than an MGB but parts are not almost impossible to find new, and being a TVR its will need them...often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Mk1 Capri Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201701242031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Mk1 Capri Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201701242031 That looks stunning, proper 70's colour as well, I never thought a Capri would be in budget I almost purchased a 2.8i in the early 90's but thought the £500 asking price was just too much !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I paid £175 for a mk1 3.0 V6 Capri in 1985........oh how I wish I had that car now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 That looks stunning, proper 70's colour as well, I never thought a Capri would be in budget I almost purchased a 2.8i in the early 90's but thought the £500 asking price was just too much !! I didn't think a mk1 would be in budget either, thought you might get a 2.0 mk3. Mk1 is a great looking little car. I'd buy that myself if I had somewhere to keep it. Honda f20c and 6 speed swap would make that such a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Used to love the R5 gt turbo when I was a kid but by the time I was old enough to drive it turned to the clio Williams. Capri's and manta's also float my boat. Still a great looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 My old man's Triumph Spitfire seems to have very slowly increased in value over the years I've been paying attention. Capri's a good shout, finding a nice condition one that's not rotten is the hard part. Are old RS Turbos etc. in range? I haven't looked at prices on them so could be way off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've just spent ages looking through the classics section on ebay because of this thread This is cool, something a bit different http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1959-Dodge-Royal-Lancer-Unfinished-Project-2-Door-Hard-Top-V8-Auto-/252597911055?hash=item3ad0023e0f:g:Sq0AAOSwImRYCnD3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 About 5 years ago my 2.8 capri got nicked. looked at getting another one. But found na supras wear cheaper. LoL I would still like another capri. They seem to still be going up in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Awesome to see others are being like minded. I've just bought an 1988 Honda CRX 1.6i. It's got a turbo conversion, 240hp and scary. Only got it Tuesday. Looking to restore it while the Sup is being finished in the paint shop. The price is definitely increasing. The parts for sale is pretty good also. Plus the owners club forum is just as active and loads of people seem still very much into them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Awesome to see others are being like minded. I've just bought an 1988 Honda CRX 1.6i. It's got a turbo conversion, 240hp and scary. Only got it Tuesday. Looking to restore it while the Sup is being finished in the paint shop. The price is definitely increasing. The parts for sale is pretty good also. Plus the owners club forum is just as active and loads of people seem still very much into them Pics!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 A wildcard for sure, but these are so quirky and surprisingly both quick and agile. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252599454219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Mate has an E30 1.8 estate he recently bought and is contemplating selling, he's to scared to drive it cause it's an E30 and pretty much stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 With a classic it makes sense to go for one that doesn't attract road tax. I have a fair few old cars and my absolute favourite is the least expensive, a MGB Roadster. You'll squeak one for £4k but for a Mk1 or early Mk2 allow for £6k to get a good one. I've done loads to the one I purchased for £5.5k and now have it agreed value insured for £14k. £70 to insure, £0 to tax and sails through its MOT with no advisories but above all, great fun to drive on a sunny day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I've been quietly watching the Honda CRX (1992) and values are rising sharply. I always loved this little car and remember driving up to the local Honda garage when it first came out to lust after it. Getting rarer but I would have one in a heartbeat. I've owned a couple of MKII CRX's they are great fun, this looks like a really nice original example. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201610068505408?make=HONDA&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&sort=sponsored&postcode=cw113nf&model=CR-X&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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