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Oct 21, 2008 14:15:04 GMT
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Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a classic(ish) car soon, something mid 80's or before, and was just wondering if you'd have any advice for some of the better retro cars available? bear in mind I'm only 19 so can't have anything with massive power, but was thinking something like a basic Capri/manta, maybe a scirocco to get started, so as i said, any advice?  it'll all be appreciated, c.u.later |
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Oct 21, 2008 14:19:10 GMT
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Capri would be a good choice as they are not yet stupid money, you can get small engined ones and they are really easy to fix and get parts for, just don't buy a rusty one.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Oct 21, 2008 14:22:01 GMT
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Sounds like you like you like the Coupe shape so how about an Audi 80 Coupe or for something a little different a Nissan Sunny ZX Coupe?   |
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berendd
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Oct 21, 2008 14:23:31 GMT
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scirocco is a good option, parts are cheap and they're easy to work on
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Oct 21, 2008 14:29:42 GMT
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Capri might be a bit much to insure for a 19 year old. Even the 4 pots are regarded with some fear by insurers despite the fact that a 1.2 Corsa is faster...
Fords are easy to work on and easy to get bits for. Plenty of support in the aftermarket, etc. A nice Mk1/Mk2 Fiesta would be a cheap to buy car and they are light so can be made quick without the big power which means big insurance. I kinda like the old Mk3 Escort, but try find a good one now... Mk4 Escort is almost the same car, more of them about, seem to have less "cred" in retro circles though. I have happy memories of driving both when new cars, so I'd look at them.
You could check what we did when we were young - we found out that Cortinas were just as fast as Capris and in many cases handled as good or better than the Capri but the insurance was way cheaper! A Mk5 1.6 or 2.0 shouldn't break the bank and they are 100% great retro cars, easy to work on, easy to modify, comfy, roomy, can be made to handle well, you can't lose.
I'd not turn down any interesting J stuff or a decent Chevette or Mk1 Astra or Mk1 or Mk2 Cavalier either.
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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 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Oct 21, 2008 14:37:08 GMT
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oopsie, I'm 18, not 19, musta slipped on the old numpad, so guessing there's even less of a chance of me being insured on a capri  damn. and bit random actually, but my dad's just got an old corolla in, only d reg so not quite retro cool (to most) but I do think that might look quite nice with some nice rims and a drop? suggestions still welcome, but that is tempting me, I'm very impulsive see  c.u.later |
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Oct 21, 2008 14:42:04 GMT
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80's Corolla's are winners all round. Sounds like a good option and a bit different compared to a Capri etc.
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Subaru SVX? |
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first retro car?Robinxr4i
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Capri would be a great first retro IMO although the 4 pot are far from fast, they are cheap and easily tuned. Insurance shouldn't be too steep if you shop around!
Whatever you get, stick some nice low offset rims on it and slam it into the weeds. This works with almost every car ever made and looks awesome ;D
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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awoo
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Oct 22, 2008 12:26:07 GMT
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corrola d reg could be a retro win for the next generation. i quite like the idea of a d-reg corrola - get some photos up so can do a photoshop drop on it!
early 90's rover 200 are sleepers - the 1.4 looks curse word but its pretty quick! the 1.6 even better - same engine as the crx!
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Oct 22, 2008 14:40:29 GMT
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no photos, but after basic wiki-ing, I think the corolla is the e80 liftback? and its only a 1.3, but nothing that cant be solved with an engine swap some pics I found on the web (the one we got looks a bit nicer, in a dark grey and a bit of a spoiler, alloys etc): ![]() www.stopbuyingcrap.com/pics/sbc/curse word/toyota-e80-hatch.jpg[/img] I'll try and upload some pics soon, then would someone mind doing a virtual drop and alloys for me? c.u.later |
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Last Edit: Oct 22, 2008 14:43:53 GMT by culater
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Oct 22, 2008 15:09:43 GMT
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18 and needing some cool wheels ?
Get a Trabant. Oodles of fun. Cheap to run.
Mega spares and if you really have to, you can happily lower one & give it a flashy paint job.
A Trab will give a Fiesta or Nova a good run for its money around town.
I know. I lost my mate in his Pug 405 yesterday!!
I love them, Ive had seven.
This is my current car . . . . se below.
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Nathan
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first retro car?Nathan
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Oct 22, 2008 15:35:28 GMT
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MG Midget, soft top easy to fix all parts are out there and dirt cheap to insure. I had mine when I was 17.
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Oct 22, 2008 15:58:37 GMT
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80's Corolla's are winners all round. Sounds like a good option and a bit different compared to a Capri etc. What about early 80 KE70s? AE86s are based on them, same bolt pattern, RWD and potential for 4A-GEs make them literally awesome ;D |
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murran
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Oct 22, 2008 17:34:31 GMT
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steve23002
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Oct 22, 2008 17:43:50 GMT
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Mk 2 golf? Parts and mods no problems, easy to work on and cheap to insure mate.
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tenman
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Oct 22, 2008 18:27:17 GMT
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Skoda Rapid/Estelle...
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RWD Fanatic...
2003 BMW 320d Wagon (getting old and boring)
1996 Mini Kensington (SWMBO's)
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damn.
