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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Ok so I'm thinking that there seems to be some cars that 90% of people go to when they're looking for a retro, many of which come with often insane scene tax on them, but are there sometimes better alternatives.
I'm thinking I want an 80's hot hatch - all my pals have Mk 2 Goofs. Should I buy a Stradas Abarth?
I want a van to carry my mates in and go surfin' - all my pals have VW buses. Should I buy a Commer van?
You get the idea, what should we be considering "instead of"?
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Viva instead of Escort. Early HiAce instead of VW camper. Skoda instead of Beetle. Imp instead of Mini. Hunter instead of Cortina.
etc.
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Id say toymota like racers instead of escort, all the others in my head have been covered
J
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i was gonna say fiat 500 instead of a mini but it make little difference.
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"If in doubt, flat out!"
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MR2 instead of a Ferrari
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1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta
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Anything instead of a commer!!!
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Suzuki Whizzkid (SC100 GX) instead of Mini
Citroen Visa instead of 2CV
Barkas B1000 instead of VW Camper
Panhard instead of VW (just don't expect the spares support!)
Australian 60s muscle instead of American 60s Muscle
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Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production.
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visa!!!! find one. id like one (not a diseasal)
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane 1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8 1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX 1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250 1979 Honda CB400. 'I need less vehicles'
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BMW 600 instead of Hillman Imp
Steyr Puch 500 instead of Fiat 500
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Zaporozec (ZAZ) 968M instead of Skoda
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peugeot coupes instead of alfa coupes austin/morris instead of VX
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Mini? PAH!
Austin / Morris / Riley / VdP / MG ADO16? TEH WINz!
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TBH I don't get into "scne taxed" cars too much, unless its American muscle and then I just plain can't afford it anyway.
With the age and rarity of most cars from the 60s 70s now its pretty much a case of see whats for sale at the right price when I'm looking really.
There are some very undervalued cars out there though.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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oh yes I was going to add...
I'm up to my neck in origami dogs at the moment or I would have added pics, but that's only my excuse!
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Mazda E1600 instead of VW van, any Vauxhall over the Ford equivalent, probably just as good but invariably cheaper for no real reason, especially Vivas and Victors, don't know how rare they have to become before they fetch proper money, just as cool looking as Mk3/4 Cortinas.
All you need to get a really good Visa is a petrol engine and a back half (!) - you can get an early `00s C15 van for buttons, I literally gave away an S-reg one recently, taxed tested, drove well, I was just sick of seeing it.
A good alternative to anyone seeking out a Chrysler 180/2 litre is something that actually still exists.
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Motion seconded - '50s & '60s Panhards are deeply cool!
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I asked about that 180 and apparently its still hiding in the garage... Was a fewmonths back last time anyone saw it.
I'm in no position to do anything about it myself at the moment.
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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"If in doubt, flat out!"
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Chevy Nova: instead of a Vauxhall Nova:
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1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta
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Obvious one for me would be a Datsun 510 instead of a Mk1 Escort. Technically much more sophisticated than an Escort but about a billion times rarer. Unfortunately I can see a desirability tax coming for them instead of a scene tax in the non to distant future as there's more demand than there are cars.
Another is a Datsun Violet (A10) instead of a Mk2 Escort. Same kind of suspension layout and similar size plus plenty of engine choices. Lots cheaper too as there's no scene tax whatsoever.
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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why does it never seem to be 'instead of' but 'as well as' with me ;D
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