FabSwingers.com forum: Classic car owners

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Any classic car owners here ?

List your car details

And if money was no problem your dream car

P.s. don’t own a car but dream one is the Ferrari 250 gt California

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

Depends what you mean by classic...how old is classic?

Mine are all 90's cars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An E Type jag would be my ideal classic

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Depends what you mean by classic...how old is classic?

Mine are all 90's cars "

From wiki:

20 years or older, though definitions vary. The common theme is of an older car of sufficient historical interest to be collectible and worth preserving or restoring rather than scrapping

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"An E Type jag would be my ideal classic "

Nice one !

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

I'm on my 4th MG MIdget 1500 rubber bumper and have a 1972 chrome bumper round wheel,arch 1275 Midget being built from the shell upwards. Had a Triumph GT6 for two years but had a whole heap of engine problems towards the end of ownership. Great weekend motoring fun and cheap to run. Money no object car would probably be an original Shelby Cobra or 60s Mustang.

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By *ampshire_guy40Man
over a year ago

hampshire

1989 Toyota MR2 MK1 t-bar 1.6 16v in white spent alot of money on it brought it for £400 in 2009 now worth in excess of 5k.

It's like driving a go kart

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm on my 4th MG MIdget 1500 rubber bumper and have a 1972 chrome bumper round wheel,arch 1275 Midget being built from the shell upwards. Had a Triumph GT6 for two years but had a whole heap of engine problems towards the end of ownership. Great weekend motoring fun and cheap to run. Money no object car would probably be an original Shelby Cobra or 60s Mustang."

My dad used to have one, chrome bumper though he said they were faster lol

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

1987 high top VW camper

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By *rade69Man
over a year ago

dublin

I have a mk2 golf Gti money and parts Is a huge problem with this car ... mainly a person to work on it that know what there at

I know it’s not classic yet but recently bought a mk5 golf Gti in immaculate condition which is now in storage .. for this very reason it’s a 2005 and totally original 1 previous owner and I reckon I can make money on this in years to come

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

My dad used to have one, chrome bumper though he said they were faster lol"

That's actually not as silly as it sounds, behind the rubber bumpers that were made 1974 onwards there was a whole heap of thick steel, I removed the front one once and I could only just manage the weight so imagine both of them off it would give better power to weight ratio so the chrome bumper cars were immediately lighter.

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

I have a rosso red xr3i 87, 1967 mini 1380, BMW mtech E36.

All mint and looked after first two stored use the E36 occasionally along with a E61 touring

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"Depends what you mean by classic...how old is classic?

Mine are all 90's cars

From wiki:

20 years or older, though definitions vary. The common theme is of an older car of sufficient historical interest to be collectible and worth preserving or restoring rather than scrapping"

'92 mr2 n/a

Hilux surf

Terrano (very underrated off-road, actually really good)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My ex owned a Mk1 Escort Mexico. He sold it when I got pregnant

My dream car would be a Ford Escort Mk1RS2000

Or Fiat 500 Abarth

William's Clio

Or GT Shelby

Yup give me a classic car anyday

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By *ouplefor funCouple
over a year ago

near kilmarnock

TR 6 for the summer mk 2 Ford escort rs 1800 in big wing set for the wet days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

The wish list, mk1 Mexico, rs2000, Sierra cosworth 4w,escort cosworth, e type jag v12, Peugeot 205 gti, golf mk1 gt, Ford capri 2.8i and the old 3.0 ghia

Just to many to list but I can dream

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

If I'm honest none of mine are on the road atm.

Mr2 still has lots to do...bloody dodgy welding repairs & rot all over it & nicely hidden..just for me to find apparently

Surf is having brain surgery & not mot

Terrano - well it was a Terrano...not its running gear & a cage...Fred Flintstones atm cos I haven't built the floor.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I'd like a Rover P6, but one stripped down and given modern engineering and extras. I wouldn't want to just drive it on Summer Sundays and neither would I want driving it to be a chore

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint.

Always wanted a mk1 lotus cortina to FIA appendix K regs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mk1 caddy pick up and audi 80 cabriolet which I am having to sell unfortunately to make room for a van for work

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint.

Always wanted a mk1 lotus cortina to FIA appendix K regs. "

Ahh initial d! The drift master...I hope your sprints have lovely corners

I'm anticipating taking my mr2 out...love to do a sport but life takes other directions

I'm determined to get it to driftland though!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

For the ones that do own, can you break down your costs ?

From maintenance to insurance? Any websites ?

I’ve heard that you can insure the car for weekends and public holidays thus reducing the costs is that true?

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

"I'd like a Rover P6, but one stripped down and given modern engineering and extras. I wouldn't want to just drive it on Summer Sundays and neither would I want driving it to be a chore

Nah, i'd have the Rover P5B Coupe with the 3.5 V8 engine. I'm at an age where I want to waft in style. Dad had one in the 70s.

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By *ritladMan
over a year ago

Taunton

Would love an XR3i

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

"I'd like a Rover P6, but one stripped down and given modern engineering and extras. I wouldn't want to just drive it on Summer Sundays and neither would I want driving it to be a chore

My parents had one of these when I was 11, was so comfortable. Then something broke on it and it’s still stirring in my parents garden rusting away....

Love to drive one to understand my dads love of the car... he passed over a few years back now

We wasn’t allowed to eat drink or touch the windows... dad would have banned breathing if he could! Used to get stuck to the leather seats in summer when had shorts on!

Oh the memories...

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"For the ones that do own, can you break down your costs ?

From maintenance to insurance? Any websites ?

I’ve heard that you can insure the car for weekends and public holidays thus reducing the costs is that true?"

Maintenance - well that ill depends what condition you pick it up & what you find after..for instance I've found plaster, paper, screws holding in plates, sealant holding in plates...basically bodies suffer & most folk don't weld & it's expensive if you can't & parts get scarcer every year.

Insurance yes you can do that but what if someone nicks it or damages it! Classic insurance is better, it's cheap because it's occasional use.

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By *evensnipeMan
over a year ago

Rhyl

Have had several over the years....

All Austin’s! 1930’s A10 Lichfield in dark blue, 1952 A40 Somerset 4 door, blue grey. 1959 A35 2 door dark bottle green.

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

"For the ones that do own, can you break down your costs ?

From maintenance to insurance? Any websites ?

I’ve heard that you can insure the car for weekends and public holidays thus reducing the costs is that true?"

Insurance with a limited mileage of say 2000 miles is under a hundred all in unless your car starts to be 10k plus but still cheap compared to these modern excuses of a car that practically drive themselves and take all the joy out of driving. If yu choose a common ish car then parts are available new off the shelf, for instance a set of brake drums, discs, shoes and pads for an MG all round would be less than £200 brand new. ther'es that many spaeres for Triumphs and MGs you could build a new car from parts off the shelf. No need to take it to a garage to plug it into a diagnostic machine, a good set of spanners and sockets and you can do everything yourself from a Haynes manual if you have just half a brain.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint.

Always wanted a mk1 lotus cortina to FIA appendix K regs.

Ahh initial d! The drift master...I hope your sprints have lovely corners

I'm anticipating taking my mr2 out...love to do a sport but life takes other directions

I'm determined to get it to driftland though!"

It was a good car for showboating, but then the serious bit has to take over. The key to quick times on a sprint is keeping it tidy. It’s striking the balance between having a hoot and getting the result.

Did a lot of prep on motor and chassis , it was a very quick motorcar.

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By *eamworkboyMan
over a year ago

Irvine

"Mk1 caddy pick up and audi 80 cabriolet which I am having to sell unfortunately to make room for a van for work"

How much is the pickup ??????

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By *ack1970bMan
over a year ago

ipswich

I’ve got mk1 escort no Mexico but what a car I love it x

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

If I was to own a classic car, it would have to be the Porsche 365

The speedster... and no I won’t settle for a replica

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint.

Always wanted a mk1 lotus cortina to FIA appendix K regs.

Ahh initial d! The drift master...I hope your sprints have lovely corners

I'm anticipating taking my mr2 out...love to do a sport but life takes other directions

I'm determined to get it to driftland though!

Did a lot of prep on motor and chassis , it was a very quick motorcar. "

I know, problem is I'm more interested in having fun than winning always been that way.

I do the same with karts, drift the corners & lose time...I typically whack out the fastest lap time though..

Does anyone remember the competition for the rx8 when it came out? Was in 2007 cos I'd only been driving 8 mths at time, mx5 of that I don't like the seat positioning.....the rx8 I loved & scared the shit out the guy tearing it round the track & figure 8 barrels...didn't win cos was having too much fun but was in top 100

As for fixing classics & keeping them running...workshop manuals (not owners manuals),YouTube & forums will become you best buddy

Typical things like brakes & suspension, engine service kits are usually easy to get, it's when you do strip downs/nut & bolt retros like I do that you may have issues....your local blacksmith can be your friend for fabrications if you can't do then yourself or find panels....I'm just stubborn, love to learn & skint so do all my own unless it needs super special equipment.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Not a car but a Massey Ferguson tractor

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By *aggy dollsCouple
over a year ago

Bradford

We have a t4 camper.

I have owned 2 austin minis, 1 rover mini, a eunos roadster (mk1 mx5 jap import) and a classic range rover.

I'm long overdue another mini.

Mr H.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"Not a car but a Massey Ferguson tractor "

135 ?

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

"Not a car but a Massey Ferguson tractor "

Those are sexy

a friend in Finland has one and used to get me to buy bits of eBay!

Love to drive one, must be fun

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

ramsey

Not long sold my 66 vw beetle

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By *quaman87Man
over a year ago

ramsey

Dream motor if money wasn't a issue, split screen camper

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Nope

There is no such thing as a classic car.

If its over 5 years old its just a scrapper.

Mr M

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By *enuine MikeMan
over a year ago

Guildford

"1989 Toyota MR2 MK1 t-bar 1.6 16v in white spent alot of money on it brought it for £400 in 2009 now worth in excess of 5k.

It's like driving a go kart "

Only with a few rattles from the roof lol

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"Nope

There is no such thing as a classic car.

If its over 5 years old its just a scrapper.

Mr M"

That's a consumerism opinion....just to make ya buy more, which uses more resources...parts use less resources, old ones recycled much better than whole car manufacturing.

Need to go back to repairing over replacing, finite resources.

Planting just 30 trees covers all of my cars co2 emissions from their birth to now..a whole life time.

Less plastic, less wiring, less electronics, less sensors, no programmed breakages right after warranty runs out...

Think I'll keep my old ones ta

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have always loved Beetles.

Have had 4 over the years.

First was a last edition from 1978, and the other three were all pre72

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By * and M lookingCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"Nope

There is no such thing as a classic car.

If its over 5 years old its just a scrapper.

Mr M

That's a consumerism opinion....just to make ya buy more, which uses more resources...parts use less resources, old ones recycled much better than whole car manufacturing.

Need to go back to repairing over replacing, finite resources.

Planting just 30 trees covers all of my cars co2 emissions from their birth to now..a whole life time.

Less plastic, less wiring, less electronics, less sensors, no programmed breakages right after warranty runs out...

Think I'll keep my old ones ta

You're welcome to them

I see no attraction to old tech.

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I had an 1945 Austin 7 Ruby a few years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I own 2 80s cars

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By *ySweetLadyWoman
over a year ago

London

I do not own any classic cars but, if money were no object, I’d love to own a future classic: Hispano-Suiza’s Carmen Boulogne

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By *heelsmanMan
over a year ago

Reading

"Depends what you mean by classic...how old is classic?

Mine are all 90's cars "

There are some great 90's classic cars, some being very valuable now.

Mine are German, the meaningful numbers being 928 & M5

And the odd 60's American

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By *heelsmanMan
over a year ago

Reading

"I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint.

Always wanted a mk1 lotus cortina to FIA appendix K regs. "

I used to build Lotus Cortina's for Goodwood etc.

You obviously know how much a race ready LC is, £60 to 70k will get you one that will be at the back of the grid, £100k to build one that could be at the front of the grid if the driver is good enough

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I put a pic of my escort RS Mexico on Facey last week and had 2 people in Ireland try buying it .

I've put my escort Cosworth on social media and had people in other countries ask to buy it .

My 1990 M5 I found out after I bought it on a M5 facey page over 100 people commented about it when it was for sale but I'd done the cardinal sin buying it which was being told the guy had a cash deposit so I offered £750 more cash and said ask your Mrs would she like £750 for a free pair of Valentino's ... That did the trick .

I've also got some really rare rally version Subaru's and a Vectra Vxr which I've had 4 of previously bought it to smoke around in as it's nice on the miles with history and they've shot up in value .

I'm looking to buy a E36 M3 saloon in a individual colour or a 80's sec coupe Merc Amg .

Like the old cars I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any classic car owners here ?

List your car details

And if money was no problem your dream car

P.s. don’t own a car but dream one is the Ferrari 250 gt California

I'd love a beetle....fingers crossed

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By *tudiousPipWoman
over a year ago

W Yorks

My ex husband messaged me to say that my car is worth more this year than last year... Apparently it's a modern classic! Pretty chuffed to have driven a car for so long that it's started appreciating in value... But I do love my car!

Toyota MR2 Roadster. Blue. Vinyl roof. Original parts. Horrendously bad in the snow

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Haven't got one, but I'd love an E9 BMW.

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By *cplsMan
over a year ago

Nr Waltham

I have a very curvaceous rear engined number, big wide hips, hell of a tail, goes like hell and handles lovely. Just rediculous money!

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By *evilmademedoitMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

I have a Firebird and a Pantera in the garage.

Dream car would by a Lycan Hypersport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1987 high top VW camper

Lucky duck!

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By *edrickWoman
over a year ago

nottingham

I have a Morris minor. It was my dads and he gave it me on my wedding day as my something old,and something blue. He bought it when I was 6 and during my childhood he did it up to be 1 of the top examples in the country, lots if memories if county shows and learning to drive in it. Maybe not my dream car but the most treasured

....way outlasted my marriage!

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By *heelsmanMan
over a year ago

Reading

"I have a Morris minor. It was my dads and he gave it me on my wedding day as my something old,and something blue. He bought it when I was 6 and during my childhood he did it up to be 1 of the top examples in the country, lots if memories if county shows and learning to drive in it. Maybe not my dream car but the most treasured

....way outlasted my marriage!"

Sentimental value can be priceless

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By *edrickWoman
over a year ago

nottingham

....way outlasted my marriage!

Sentimental value can be priceless

Absolutely. I even taught my son to drive it this summer as soon as his feet touched the pedals. Because anyone familiar with this car theres no adjustment on the seat position!

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By *ammyDodgaMan
over a year ago

Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;)

....way outlasted my marriage!

Sentimental value can be priceless

Absolutely. I even taught my son to drive it this summer as soon as his feet touched the pedals. Because anyone familiar with this car theres no adjustment on the seat position!"

I remember clearing out my granddads garage with the old man, can’t have been more than 10 and at the back was the old Morris 7.

No one was ever allowed to touch, if you so much as dared look at it there was a newspaper with a carrot rolled up inside to give you the warning swipe Haha

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

My dad rebuilds classic motorbikes and cars as a hobby (I grew up with engine fumes a machinery all around me)

He hates that things like the Ford Mondeo are now classed as classics.

He prefers the more unusual, more interesting vehicles that will make someone stop and look, rather than just an old vehicle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is a Trabant a classic car?

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

....way outlasted my marriage!"

I used to love the shows!

We'd used to go to ones with cars, motorbikes, tractors and steam engines.

Some even had motorbike display teams and I vaguely remember going to some with an air show too. I think that may have been the Uffington White Horse show.

Good memories

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By *llday2006Man
over a year ago

pershore

I have a 1967 MGB Roadster.

I would love a pre-war MG or Porsche 356 but my euro-millions win car would be an Aston Martin DB4 Zagato.

Not that I’ve given it any thought

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Currently restoring ..55 plymouth belvedere.. triumph spitfire .. triumph vitesse and a disco..and many other non car related projects..can anyone tell I'm single during lockdown hahah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love a jenson interceptor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a SWB SIII Land Rover.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes have afew

E30 bmw m3

S1 escort turbo

1953 ford f100

1968 camaro (drag car)

Cars & bikes are my absolute passion id love a gt40

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By *appycouple300Couple
over a year ago

North Dorset

I have a 1974 Land Rover Series 3. Looks amazing after years of work. Mind you, you are never going anywhere quickly......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have nissan skyline

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By *ove2Lick!Man
over a year ago

Banbury

1972 Chevy El Camino.

Dream car : 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a 20 year old mondeo st200 number 334 of the production line now only 250 of these cars left on the road

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By *tefe-MartyCouple
over a year ago

Cambs

Mr2 Mk2 96

1Oth anniversary

Spent (Not saying on here she might read this

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Love it no computers have to drive it, lots of fun and worth every penny.

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By *ike1469Man
over a year ago

torquay

I have a smart roadster fantastic car..a real eye catcher...fast too...

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By *abble-onMan
over a year ago

Lewes

96, Mk3 Golf GTI. Stretching the classic barrier a little there haha. Got a future classic in my Mk4 Golf V6 4motion.

I can't pick a dream car as I would have a warehouse full of them haha, but I would love to own a Subaru Brat because most people have no idea what one is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd like a classic but don't have anywhere to keep one - and no way would I leave it in a lock up miles away from home

I've often been asked where I'd live if I won the lottery and the answer has always been the same - I'd build a 2 bed apartment with a 10 car carriage underneath

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had classic 60’s & 70’s minis, an original Arbath Fiat 500, a 2CV and an MGB GT. Not got one at the moment but I do flirt with the idea, but Covid stops me buying one

Money no object car - 63 Corvette Stingray

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m lucky enough to have grown up in a car family, so we always had and still have many many classics.

My earliest memory of school is actually being taken in a silver shadow then a 1970 302 boss mustang, mk1 escort the list is endless, now I have a few of my own Mk1 escort, mk3 2.8 Capri, mk2 Jaguar, mk2 Granada all kept in a lockup with a few projects.

Also if anyone’s in the market for a 1965 289 fastback mustang I have one available in a beautiful blue with white stripes and black leather imported last year from California

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Money no object classic car ... Ferrari Daytona, only Ferrari i do like.

Maybe a 3.0ltr Mk2 Ford Capri just so i can be reminded how awful it really was even though i loved it.

Like old Porsche Boxsters, SLK’s and Z4’s.

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By *----BJ Queen-----Woman
over a year ago

Yelverton

"96, Mk3 Golf GTI. Stretching the classic barrier a little there haha. Got a future classic in my Mk4 Golf V6 4motion.

I can't pick a dream car as I would have a warehouse full of them haha, but I would love to own a Subaru Brat because most people have no idea what one is

I've got a Brat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Money no object classic car ... Ferrari Daytona, only Ferrari i do like.

Maybe a 3.0ltr Mk2 Ford Capri just so i can be reminded how awful it really was even though i loved it.

Like old Porsche Boxsters, SLK’s and Z4’s."

I have a mk2 3ltr Capri available not currently road worthy has been sitting a few years in a elderly mans garage could make your dreams come trueeeee

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I love watching Bangers and Cash on Yesterday. They have some fascinating cars on it

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Not cars but bikes.

1975 Triumph Bonneville

1987 GSXR750

Love them both.

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over a year ago

I've owned many classics. However at the time I didnt know they would end up being classics. And my cars were always mint condition Or I'd have kept them and been able to buy myself a feckin house with the amount they are now worth. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

Mk1 xr2, escort rs turbo (the mk1), Sierra cosworth, Porsche 944 turbo, Porsche 911, and a few more.

Gutted!!!

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I've had loads. Many MK1 and Mk2 escorts, loads of old BMWs E28s, E30s, E21s, 20002s. Few old Honda and Toyotas. Defenders. List goes on and on.

I dont have anything at the moment and not sure I will. Firstly because I don't live on an old farm with loads outbuildings any more but secondly because I've no time.

That said I do wonder about the future of classic cars. With more and more younger people having zero interest in cars and with petrol engined cars inevitably becoming socially unacceptable I do wonder if their days are done.

That being said if I won the lottery tomorrow I would probably buy a Singer and possibly one of MSTs recreation MK2s but with the duratec rather than a Millington Diamond

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By *aybus9Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

We have 2 classics - a 1966VW and a 1967 some other make. Not willing to share any details as it would easily identify us.

Dream cars.

Mk1 Cooper S full rally spec.

Mk1 RS2000 - standard spec.

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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

1969 MGB Roadster here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have nissan skyline "

You can get a good price on these cars from American buyers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Money no object classic car ... Ferrari Daytona, only Ferrari i do like.

Maybe a 3.0ltr Mk2 Ford Capri just so i can be reminded how awful it really was even though i loved it.

Like old Porsche Boxsters, SLK’s and Z4’s.

I have a mk2 3ltr Capri available not currently road worthy has been sitting a few years in a elderly mans garage could make your dreams come trueeeee"

Would have a Daytona for Capri money if you have one

Prefer the memory of the Capri. Compared to a modern car its awful.

Nostalgia is a good thing in that you remember it as good whereas the reality is that over time progression is generally much better.

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

i have a few but i like driving my '74 260z the most.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Used to own a series 3 Alfa Romeo spider

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1987 high top VW camper

Very jealous!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a 1985 Corolla ae86 that I used to sprint. "

Excellent choice! My other daily is a GT86

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The amount of now 90s classics I sold back in the day! Sickening

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By *tefe-MartyCouple
over a year ago

Cambs

"The amount of now 90s classics I sold back in the day! Sickening

Don't if I counted them up

Used to love my capris back in the day went through at least 4

Do you know what a rough one makes now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hello everyone I have a

etype jaguar

Escorts mk3

Lotus cortina mk1

And more

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would love a Volvo P1800

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By *andyCane4uTV/TS
over a year ago

Sligo

Lotus Esprit

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By *orny 4 moreMan
over a year ago

durham

Hi I own a Nordic blue MK2 RS2000 totally standard and I try to drive her at least once a week and I also have E30 M3 scared to death to take it out even in damp weather got a flagstone and bag of sand on each rear just to keep her on road

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a fiat motorhome v reg as well can we say thats a classic lol

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

I own a classic mini Cooper.

I have such a long list that I'd like if money was no object, but top of that list would be an E Type Jag

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I own a classic mini Cooper.

I have such a long list that I'd like if money was no object, but top of that list would be an E Type Jag "

Love classic minis and have a look at my profile pictures I have 2 etypes

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

"I own a classic mini Cooper.

I have such a long list that I'd like if money was no object, but top of that list would be an E Type Jag

Love classic minis and have a look at my profile pictures I have 2 etypes"

Oh wow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got an opel manta gte a vauxhall nova and a merc 190 and a merc 190e,cant beat an old car

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By *urham 3 riversMan
over a year ago

Co. Durham

At the moment 87 Land Rover turbo 90

dream sunny summer car

Healy 3000 Mk3

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By *utecontradictionMan
over a year ago

Malvern

I've started getting into classic cars in the last couple of years. I have an 87 land rover 90, a classic mini cooper s and recently bought an AC Cobra. Currently on the look out for my next purchase.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a sexy lady who also likes cars xx Mk 1 RS 2000 superb x I used to navigate on rallies in a MK 1 Mexico, cracking car. If they made both cars mentioned today there would be a queue for them ! X

Could I stand next to you in the queue xxx

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By *an hjCouple
over a year ago

Stowmarket

Had a mk1 Lotus Cortina, and a mk1 Mexico AVO, the other half also used to navigate in a mexico, good old road rallies.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Feel free if you love classic car add me as a friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ford mk2 escort always wanted a rs200 been in one once my God there quick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends what you mean by classic...how old is classic?

Mine are all 90's cars "
anything over 40 yrs is classed as classic according to dvla

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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

The list of cars I would love is endless; E type, Aston Martin (any model), RR Silver Shadow, Bentley Continental. However, I just love the Ford Mk3 Zephyr/Zodiacs. Humble I know but they are great!.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For the ones that do own, can you break down your costs ?

From maintenance to insurance? Any websites ?

I’ve heard that you can insure the car for weekends and public holidays thus reducing the costs is that true?"
costs very depending on what you want my escort im 10000 grand in yet my mate is 50000 grand in Insurance can be cheap my escort is 300 my cissy is 240 on classic insurance maintenance I do it myself it really does depend on you and what you want to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My insurance on the escort is only £100 for the year the rest of the cars i have thats a different matter lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"For the ones that do own, can you break down your costs ?

From maintenance to insurance? Any websites ?

I’ve heard that you can insure the car for weekends and public holidays thus reducing the costs is that true? costs very depending on what you want my escort im 10000 grand in yet my mate is 50000 grand in Insurance can be cheap my escort is 300 my cissy is 240 on classic insurance maintenance I do it myself it really does depend on you and what you want to do."
haha cossy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The amount of now 90s classics I sold back in the day! Sickening

Don't if I counted them up

Used to love my capris back in the day went through at least 4

Do you know what a rough one makes now

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it’s some serious money now what they are fetching and most back then we’re about £500/£1500

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By *heelsmanMan
over a year ago

Reading

"Yes have afew

E30 bmw m3

S1 escort turbo

1953 ford f100

1968 camaro (drag car)

Cars & bikes are my absolute passion id love a gt40

Considering I've been going to the Pod for 30 years racing/crewing, I probably know your Camaro & previous owners if its been over here long

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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago

West Wales

"I'd like a Rover P6, but one stripped down and given modern engineering and extras. I wouldn't want to just drive it on Summer Sundays and neither would I want driving it to be a chore

I ran a 3500S for a while, minilites & spare wheel on the boot lid.etc. Ended up dropping a five speed SD1 box in it after the usual standard four speed issue.

I’ve had a few classics, nothing pre 65 though. If I had the money I’d have another 67 Mercedes 280SE 3.5 except I’d make it the convertible, such a classy car.

H runs a four seat convertible now but it’s a baby at seventeen years old.

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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago

bedworth

Have a limited edition delta integrale, bit new for an old classic but 90s classic definitely. Wish I kept my Alfa sud though

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By *utecontradictionMan
over a year ago

Malvern

"Have a limited edition delta integrale, bit new for an old classic but 90s classic definitely. Wish I kept my Alfa sud though "

That's my next intended purchase. A Delta Integrale Evo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes have afew

E30 bmw m3

S1 escort turbo

1953 ford f100

1968 camaro (drag car)

Cars & bikes are my absolute passion id love a gt40

Considering I've been going to the Pod for 30 years racing/crewing, I probably know your Camaro & previous owners if its been over here long"

2014 it came over its uk built its very plane jane, stickerless street car. I had a well known black mk2 v8 rs2000 before thats ran down there for 9 years

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

So many good cars in here

It's nice to see classics even the modern classic appreciated & cared for.

Personally I get asked if i'm selling my cars on a regular basis...can be a pest at times, but means I've got assets that most just bypass as scabby old motors

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By *enuine MikeMan
over a year ago

Guildford

Money No object. If i could own any classic car it will without doubt be a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing.

Something a little more modern will be a Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II

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By *heelsmanMan
over a year ago

Reading

2014 it came over its uk built its very plane jane, stickerless street car. I had a well known black mk2 v8 rs2000 before thats ran down there for 9 years

Was the RS the droop snoot one?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2014 it came over its uk built its very plane jane, stickerless street car. I had a well known black mk2 v8 rs2000 before thats ran down there for 9 years

Was the RS the droop snoot one?"

It was. Its been on the scene for years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have a 1974 Land Rover Series 3. Looks amazing after years of work. Mind you, you are never going anywhere quickly......"

I don't see many Series Land Rovers about, but we always wave to each other. Often tricked-up Disco and Defender drivers wave too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1991 Bentley turbo R (600bhp)

1983 porsche 911 targa

2002 Mercedes slk AMG

2015 porsche cayenne turbo (550bhp)

Ideal car rolls shadow 11 washwipe in regal red,red everflex and piped interior.

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By *icebloke551Man
over a year ago

Kidderminster

Austin a35

Austin 7

Morris minor traveler

Green goddess fire engine

54 vintage tractors ultimate car

Austin a55 pick up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve got a few mid to late 90’s p38 Range Rovers ( awaiting piss taking)!

Always liked them and they’re starting to rise in value as more of them get scrapped.

I’m also restoring a classic Range Rover for my mrs . And last year I got a 1987 Ford escort for my son as his first car

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By *vcarolTV/TS
over a year ago

kilmarnockish

I’ve had a few over the years, but the one that is on the bucket list....

Now your thinking something that suits the blonde hair, convertible, probably red, ....

Wrong,

Mercedes yes...... but Unimog.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t own any classic cars but if money were no object, it would be a hard decision between a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing or a MkIII AC Cobra 427.

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By *roggrt1919Man
over a year ago

Barnsley

I have a 1983 mini Mayfair, it's been sat in my garage for best part of ten years with the hope of finishing it one day

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

Well mine is insured as a classic but not quite sure it counts quite yet..

I have a 1996 phase 1 2.0 Alfa Gtv that I brought as a restoration project.

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By *avenTinaCouple
over a year ago

Southport

I have a 1962 MGB roadster that I re built with a heritage shell , I’m part way through a 1964 mk10 Jag, I also have a 1965 my 2 jag on the back burner

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By *an hjCouple
over a year ago

Stowmarket

We sold our Lotus Cortina for £250 and the Mexico for £1200, we look at the prices that they fetch now, OMG if only.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We sold our Lotus Cortina for £250 and the Mexico for £1200, we look at the prices that they fetch now, OMG if only."

I know if you could go back in time

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over a year ago

"We sold our Lotus Cortina for £250 and the Mexico for £1200, we look at the prices that they fetch now, OMG if only.

I know if you could go back in time

20 years ago someone in the village was selling his Series I Land Rover Tickford for £3000. I thought about buying it. Two years ago, one sold for £41k...!!

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over a year ago

"We sold our Lotus Cortina for £250 and the Mexico for £1200, we look at the prices that they fetch now, OMG if only.

I know if you could go back in time

20 years ago someone in the village was selling his Series I Land Rover Tickford for £3000. I thought about buying it. Two years ago, one sold for £41k...!!"

The lotus cortina what he sold for £250 is worth around 70k if it had been restored

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By *an hjCouple
over a year ago

Stowmarket

Yes, sadly we know, the Mexico`s can fetch close to that as well.

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By *eoeclipseWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

"Well mine is insured as a classic but not quite sure it counts quite yet..

I have a 1996 phase 1 2.0 Alfa Gtv that I brought as a restoration project."

Modern classics like mine

Are you a fellow tinkerer?

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By *ouplefor funCouple
over a year ago

near kilmarnock

I have a 35x Massey Ferguson tractor does that count

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By *ealbritishblokeMan
over a year ago

Bilston

I got a mint nova gte

And a Bentley gtc but give me the nova any day

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By *rad670Man
over a year ago

South Lakes

"I got a mint nova gte

And a Bentley gtc but give me the nova any day"

I worked at a vaxhaul dealership in 1979 so when the Nova came out early 80s I had the pleasure of bringing one back from a dealership near Liverpool and it is a car I would have now if I could find one, would be a great hill climb/sprint classic.

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By *ealbritishblokeMan
over a year ago

Bilston

Bone shaker and half but like a go cart and pure 80s styles

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By *RZ40Man
over a year ago

Welwyn

1977 Datsun 260z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"1977 Datsun 260z"

Jelly.

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By *aulj69Man
over a year ago

dunstable

"1977 Datsun 260z

Jelly."

Great car, had a W reg black 280 zx some yrs back.

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

"1977 Datsun 260z"

i prefer the styling that my 2 seater '74 has over the 2+2

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

A wreck of a 72 Beetle.

A 66 Kharman Ghia

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By *asepaul71Man
over a year ago

Buxton

1982 MK3 1.6 Escort Ghia owner here

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

trouble most likely, or creating it :)

"I got a mint nova gte

And a Bentley gtc but give me the nova any day"
oh I miss my nova

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By *alkingbootsMan
over a year ago

cavan

Tr6

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By *oah VailMan
over a year ago

Dover

I run a series 2 Land-Rover.

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By *entBarryUKMan
over a year ago

Ashford

I would love a Lamborghini Countach, TR6 or a Lancia Stratos.

But my MX5 is the closest I will get to one of these.

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By *j69funCouple
over a year ago

kildare

Escort rs turbo

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