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Feb 20, 2004 11:54:51 GMT
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Okay I'm currently writing up a Frequently Ask Questions section for when the website is live. One of the sections deals with good starter classics/retro cars. I'm inclinded towards suggesting cars that have les chance of being complete rotboxes, but arn't going to be super expensive. So basically starter classics. Any suggestions, my list is blank at the moment, most of my affordable cars are italian,.. and we all know how they like to rot  |
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Low rust classics.... ?DarrenW
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Feb 20, 2004 12:06:30 GMT
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Starter classics then?
Hmm I suppose rust is less of an issue if there are plenty about and lots of parts available. So Minis, Beetles maybe, Morris Minors, that sort of thing perhaps?
late 70s stuff might be OK - plenty of tidy Mantas about, old shark nosed 5-series (I can never remember the E-number for the one after the E12), Capris, Chevettes maybe?
That sort of thing?
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Feb 20, 2004 12:08:27 GMT
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Yeah thats the kind of thing,.. also thinking of keeping price down a bit as well,.. so anything a little less desirable but with potential.
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Low rust classics.... ?DarrenW
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Feb 20, 2004 12:37:16 GMT
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Vauxhall Vivas/Firenzas/Magnums
Cortina 3, 4, or 5
I'll post them as I think of them!
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Feb 20, 2004 13:18:18 GMT
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If you look for the slightly unfashionable stuff then your money will buy you a better base. Or get a 'nearly-classic', something still in 'old banger' territory now but with a few tricks could stand out.
eg.
Unfashionable:
Viva
Hunter
Triumph 2000/2500
Victor
Marina
'02/E21 BMW
Herald
Nearly Classic:
Fiesta 1/2
Honda Prelude
Polo
Datsun Sunny/Cherry
Micra
Cortina Mk4/5
Skoda Coupe
Skoda Favorit
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Feb 20, 2004 14:18:42 GMT
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Excellent stuff thank you guys,.. just adding a note for myself as well,..
Reliant Scimitar (if found for reasonable money)
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flamey
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Feb 23, 2004 14:04:12 GMT
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How about Imps?
They seem quite popular round my neck of the woods...
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-: invader from MiniClassic.co.uk :-
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Feb 23, 2004 14:33:07 GMT
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Reliant Scimitar
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flamey
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Feb 23, 2004 14:49:39 GMT
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Excellent stuff thank you guys,.. just adding a note for myself as well,.. Reliant Scimitar (if found for reasonable money) Reliant Scimitar.... *nice* |
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-: invader from MiniClassic.co.uk :-
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Feb 23, 2004 14:52:16 GMT
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Flamey - I think all from MiniClassic should have the same signature as you |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Feb 23, 2004 15:11:12 GMT
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Reliant Scimitar is great, they do turn up for reasonable money, they are probably at the top of the starter classic price range, but fibreglass = less rust  |
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Feb 23, 2004 15:18:29 GMT
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My wife's uncle has got one he wants to sell - I think it's a MKII GTE.
He had it professionally restored about 8 years ago, and has not seen the lime light sinse!
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Feb 23, 2004 15:20:55 GMT
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Oooh,.. always nice to get pre-restored cars, usually cost a pretty penny though,... Talking of pretty,.. Early Scimitar GT/SE4  Now THAT is a gorgeous car. |
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flamey
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Feb 23, 2004 15:22:58 GMT
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HoTWire: Yep, that IS nice! 1380: I was proud of me for that one!  |
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-: invader from MiniClassic.co.uk :-
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Feb 23, 2004 15:31:33 GMT
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HoTWire: Yep, that IS nice! 1380: I was proud of me for that one! Oh oh oh, see my tag line............ haha! |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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flamey
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Feb 23, 2004 15:54:29 GMT
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snoogans
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-: invader from MiniClassic.co.uk :-
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Feb 23, 2004 22:54:20 GMT
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And they do rust underneath. Usually outriggers but don't get the idea that you can put the mig up for sale. I still miss it - big lazy cruiser that could go accelerate fast enough to scare me silly - had a mildly reworked engine - uprated head plus manifold plus K&N's and decent exhaust - tremendous fun blipping the throttle if the car in front was dawdling at a junction. Only downside was the fuel consumption - our local garage had a promotion giving away tokens to collect glasses with - they used to give me the glasses instead!  If I do get another it's going to get the Cosworth headed 2.9 stuffed in there at the very least - and something to try and make it handle a bit better might be nice. All iron engine at the front + rear wheel drive + greasy roundabout = straight through or sideways - or maybe I'm just rubbish with RWD.  |
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Another miniclassic invader!
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