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

I love classic cars, so much so that I spent the amount you would pay for a modest new car, on a car that is nearly 50 years old, it's worth it though, I often get people ask me about it, and it gets attention everywhere I drive it.

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

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

You can't beat a penny farthing for style and discomfort.

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

Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

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

Which ones do you like OP?

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

I like the cheap insurance and no tax bit.

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me.."

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"I like the cheap insurance and no tax bit."

Fraid you have to pay tax now

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

You had two? Which ones?

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

"Which ones do you like OP?"

I love old air cooled vw's, I had a Porsche 944 once, just because I couldn't afford the 928s,

I like jaguars and MGBGT's

But the love of my life is my 1968 Mercedes 280se, it's the best care ever

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

"I like the cheap insurance and no tax bit.

Fraid you have to pay tax now

.... even for a 1962 Leyland Octopus ? ..some were even M.O.T free

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

You had two? Which ones?"

A Saloon and an Estate, Husky i think.

Both were buckets of steam.

Typical Rootes clever design but then cost cutting on build made them horrible cars to own

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

I used to drive a 1973 Vw beetle... I loved that car... The neighbours not so much when I used to start it every morning at 6:30AM to go to work

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Theres a guy here well into his 80s and has an original car cant remember what. I dont know him but it seems he just uses it to get into the town. It is so sparkly and shiny looks like it was born yesterday.

My friend and husband have an mg ( i think) and take it to rallies, shes bought old blankets and picnic basket for it as well

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me.."

Our first car as a married couple was a second hand Hillman Imp. The reverse gear was broken and my husband and his brother put their feet out to push it backwards. I was wetting myself sat in the back.

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me.."

Have you given thought to an Austin 11/1300?

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

Went transatlantic on a liner however it had comfort and style. Best way to cross the pond.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I like the cheap insurance and no tax bit.

Fraid you have to pay tax now

.... even for a 1962 Leyland Octopus ? ..some were even M.O.T free"

You still need to apply for the tax, but it's free on anything made before 1976.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax

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By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Some of these old things like imps, shitfires, mgb's, cortinas etc they were fucking horrible. Shit brakes, lousy suspension, they might as well have been made of cheese and just they rotted away.

But we learned to drive properly in these

tin boxes because we had to or die. Nothing goes wrong with cars now that can't be fixed with a laptop and there is no skill in driving them.

Roll on driverless cars.

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

I used to have a 1954 Austin A30 (with the trafficators) that was free tax and £49 fully comp insurance. The only car I ever sold for more than I paid for it.

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

1966 Raleigh Superbe gents' roadster, 4 speed Sturmey Archer hub gear, Dynohub, Brooks saddle, steering lock. My favourite bike for pootling in Oxford.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

Yes my ex had two, a 1972 Ford Escort mark 1 and also a Ford Granada mark 1 both were in mint condition and turned heads whenever we were out in them

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

"Which ones do you like OP?

I love old air cooled vw's, I had a Porsche 944 once, just because I couldn't afford the 928s,

I like jaguars and MGBGT's

But the love of my life is my 1968 Mercedes 280se, it's the best care ever"

Love VWs and group.

Sexy choice the Mercedes

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"I like the cheap insurance and no tax bit.

Fraid you have to pay tax now

.... even for a 1962 Leyland Octopus ? ..some were even M.O.T free

You still need to apply for the tax, but it's free on anything made before 1976.

https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-vehicle-tax

Cal"

I stand corrected, i was going by my Sons Mk1 golf..classic insurance but Taxable

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

You had two? Which ones?

A Saloon and an Estate, Husky i think.

Both were buckets of steam.

Typical Rootes clever design but then cost cutting on build made them horrible cars to own"

Shame, heard it was better drive than my old Mini. And rear well drive too..

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

"I used to drive a 1973 Vw beetle... I loved that car... The neighbours not so much when I used to start it every morning at 6:30AM to go to work

They're quite loud from the inside if I recall..

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

Have you given thought to an Austin 11/1300?"

I haven't: have odd taste in cars..

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

"Some of these old things like imps, shitfires, mgb's, cortinas etc they were fucking horrible. Shit brakes, lousy suspension, they might as well have been made of cheese and just they rotted away.

But we learned to drive properly in these

tin boxes because we had to or die. Nothing goes wrong with cars now that can't be fixed with a laptop and there is no skill in driving them.

Roll on driverless cars."

That'll be the day DVLA receives my license..

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By *piritsonfabCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I go really retro and travel by horseback sometimes lol.

Not to the shops and back, although I did used to do my paper round on my pony

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

Forum social at Tatton Park classic car weekend ?

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

Barking

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

You had two? Which ones?

A Saloon and an Estate, Husky i think.

Both were buckets of steam.

Typical Rootes clever design but then cost cutting on build made them horrible cars to own

Shame, heard it was better drive than my old Mini. And rear well drive too.."

Depends how you drive i suppose but i had 9 Minis in total including a Cooper s with a 2 liter fiat engine and they were all a laugh where as i never got into Imps

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"Some of these old things like imps, shitfires, mgb's, cortinas etc they were fucking horrible. Shit brakes, lousy suspension, they might as well have been made of cheese and just they rotted away.

But we learned to drive properly in these

tin boxes because we had to or die. Nothing goes wrong with cars now that can't be fixed with a laptop and there is no skill in driving them.

Roll on driverless cars.

That'll be the day DVLA receives my license..

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

I love classic cars but I love all the old family cars rather than the big show off ones ... things like Triumph Toledos, Austin Cambridges etc

My favourite though is the Rover P5

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

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"I love classic cars but I love all the old family cars rather than the big show off ones ... things like Triumph Toledos, Austin Cambridges etc

My favourite though is the Rover P5

A man with style

Rover P5 one of the all time great Limousines

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

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

having owned Two of those Petrol powered Kettles i would say that scrap value is too high a price,

But everyone has their kinks i suppose.

Chrysler Gimp

You had two? Which ones?

A Saloon and an Estate, Husky i think.

Both were buckets of steam.

Typical Rootes clever design but then cost cutting on build made them horrible cars to own

Shame, heard it was better drive than my old Mini. And rear well drive too..

Depends how you drive i suppose but i had 9 Minis in total including a Cooper s with a 2 liter fiat engine and they were all a laugh where as i never got into Imps"

I'm sensible most of the time, but on familiar B roads at night, I like to give it a little squirt.

But mostly karting to get my fix.

Love the first gen new Mini, was very surprised how close it feels to the classic. The dealer guy couldn't do his sales pitch though..

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

"I love classic cars but I love all the old family cars rather than the big show off ones ... things like Triumph Toledos, Austin Cambridges etc

My favourite though is the Rover P5

A man with style

Rover P5 one of the all time great Limousines "

Apologies, little lazy. Didn't p5s used to be police cars too?

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

"I love classic cars but I love all the old family cars rather than the big show off ones ... things like Triumph Toledos, Austin Cambridges etc

My favourite though is the Rover P5

A man with style

Rover P5 one of the all time great Limousines

Apologies, little lazy. Didn't p5s used to be police cars too? "

Most of the old Rovers did

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

I always wanted a Karmann Ghia. Had 70's H & J reg Beetles & 1976 P ref Type 2 Campervan instead (currently for sale if anyone interested)

JG x

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

My first car was a MK1 Capri

Was the GT version, in that horrible yellow, oh how I miss the old girl.... used to be a joy to drive.

Now got a Mondeo, all computers and electronic crap, nothing like the cars from the 70's

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

At the moment, my `67 2A Land Rover is the last of my project vehicles to be returned to the road so very definitely on the back-burner for now. Meanwhile, I have my `51 Ferguson TED on the road which whilst no tax, no MOT and running on 60p a litre kerosene(legally with a special licence) it is a tad on the slow side! Once the show scene programme is over I can then crack on with my `50 TED P3 too so a brace of the little devils!

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

"My first car was a MK1 Capri

Was the GT version, in that horrible yellow, oh how I miss the old girl.... used to be a joy to drive.

Now got a Mondeo, all computers and electronic crap, nothing like the cars from the 70's "

Electrics on modern cars are a pain in my arse

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

I spent more on talking and upgrading my 30 year old Raleigh bike than it would cost to buy a new one.

But I know every inch of it and I've spent hours of engineering love on it.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"I love classic cars, so much so that I spent the amount you would pay for a modest new car, on a car that is nearly 50 years old, it's worth it though, I often get people ask me about it, and it gets attention everywhere I drive it.

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style"

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have.

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have."

The beetle is stylish, love the smell in old cars. Is there a word for that?

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have."

It's called a Haynes manual and easily replaceable parts.

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over a year ago

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have.

It's called a Haynes manual and easily replaceable parts.

Don't mind getting hands dirty at all

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

Barking

A good old fashioned 2.8 injection Capri

Dice paramount

Her

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By *uvesmuffinCouple
over a year ago

Barking

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have.

The beetle is stylish, love the smell in old cars. Is there a word for that?"

Yes its called Urine

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

Can't beat an old moggie 1000 countryman

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

"A good old fashioned 2.8 injection Capri

Dice paramount

Her"

Remember he Capri with 666 plates, and deep purple interior? Owned by a priest/vicar was it? How fucked up..

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

Not sure a 1972 beetle is style, but there is something about a classic car that newer cars don't have.

The beetle is stylish, love the smell in old cars. Is there a word for that?

Yes its called Urine

And arse..

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

My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

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

"My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

Rapidoooo!

Didn't they bore them out to 1310?

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style"

a man of my thinking

My first and only car is a classic, doubt I'll ever sell it. Will probably buy more in the future too. Love em, so so much character and way more fun to drive.

On another note I've been saying for the past few years That the best investments now are classic cars and booze(not the supermarket stuff).

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

"I used to drive a 1973 Vw beetle... I loved that car... The neighbours not so much when I used to start it every morning at 6:30AM to go to work

Love that

my neighbour does that in hi 928

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

My first car was an Austin Allegro - mustard colour. It was great, never had a problem starting no matter what the weather xx

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over a year ago

"My first car was an Austin Allegro - mustard colour. It was great, never had a problem starting no matter what the weather xx"

What colour was the interior?

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

a man of my thinking

My first and only car is a classic, doubt I'll ever sell it. Will probably buy more in the future too. Love em, so so much character and way more fun to drive.

On another note I've been saying for the past few years That the best investments now are classic cars and booze(not the supermarket stuff). "

Which car is it?

Telling me, Lotus Sunbeams & Chevette HSRs were fetching 10k+ easily..whoaaaaaaaa

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

a man of my thinking

My first and only car is a classic, doubt I'll ever sell it. Will probably buy more in the future too. Love em, so so much character and way more fun to drive.

On another note I've been saying for the past few years That the best investments now are classic cars and booze(not the supermarket stuff).

Which car is it?

Telling me, Lotus Sunbeams & Chevette HSRs were fetching 10k+ easily..whoaaaaaaaa

I know, prices are just going crazy on some cars. And to think that not long ago some were just scrap.

I've got a fiat 126 nothing special but perfect for me.

love it

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

"My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

Rapidoooo!

Didn't they bore them out to 1310?"

Not to sure it was about 35 years ago...I loved it but I was constantly told by older guys that the cooperS was better as that had twin Webber carbs whilst the 1275 had a big bore Stromberg carb.

All I know the start off ecceleration was fantastic...top end speed was not great though

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

"My first car was an Austin Allegro - mustard colour. It was great, never had a problem starting no matter what the weather xx

What colour was the interior?"

I think it was brown plastic and dralon! Does that sound right? Although mustard coloured faux leather rings a bell x

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over a year ago

"My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

Rapidoooo!

Didn't they bore them out to 1310?

Not to sure it was about 35 years ago...I loved it but I was constantly told by older guys that the cooperS was better as that had twin Webber carbs whilst the 1275 had a big bore Stromberg carb.

All I know the start off ecceleration was fantastic...top end speed was not great though

Twin webbers, shuuuuuwing!

Yea it was probably geared low. Bet it was fun to drive.

Miss my old one, taught me so much about handling..

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

"My first car was an Austin Allegro - mustard colour. It was great, never had a problem starting no matter what the weather xx

What colour was the interior?

I think it was brown plastic and dralon! Does that sound right? Although mustard coloured faux leather rings a bell x"

They were the craze then weren't they?

Wonder if they'll make a appearance in a retro homage way?

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

I owned a Citroën DS 23 for many moons and still hanker for another. Like the Donna Summer song, "I feel love", it will never fade out of style.

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

"I spent more on talking and upgrading my 30 year old Raleigh bike than it would cost to buy a new one.

But I know every inch of it and I've spent hours of engineering love on it. "

talking? But yes, I am the same. These bikes were built to last and to be maintainable.

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

A Land Rover 90... At home in a field and at Buckingham Palace...

Have to move my right knee in when it rains, so it doesn't get wet...

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

I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

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By *ingers999Man
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Yeah I've got 1971 beetle so much more fun to drive than a new motor

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

Got an MG Midget and Triumph Dolomite. Great fun.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

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get a roadster, leave the roof down

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

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style"

Mines almost 30 years old and was a daily driver until a year and a half ago when I took it off the road for a resto. Bike is just out the box in comparison, at 12yrs old. Still would never buy new though. Cars all look the same.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

Rapidoooo!

Didn't they bore them out to 1310?

Not to sure it was about 35 years ago...I loved it but I was constantly told by older guys that the cooperS was better as that had twin Webber carbs whilst the 1275 had a big bore Stromberg carb.

All I know the start off ecceleration was fantastic...top end speed was not great though

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the coopers had twin11/4 SUs not webbers the 1275 had a single 1 1/2 su later replaced with the hif6 .off the mg metro .you could fit a single twin choke webber but it was well known for over fueling and bore washing also bore could be taken out to 1430 with the turbo block .

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

I have a 1944 Austin 8. In summer open the front window and let the sun and flies in just to hit the face. All at 50 max

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By *ulfilthmentMan
over a year ago

Just around the corner

"Can't beat an old moggie 1000 countryman

Not a countryman (because I'm not handy with joinery), but I have a 1968 Minor 1000 saloon. Cheap and easy to run, and very reliable.

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

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down"

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago

i bought a Trabant in berlin and drove it home

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By *aucy tiggerWoman
over a year ago

Back where I belong

"My first car was an Austin Allegro - mustard colour. It was great, never had a problem starting no matter what the weather xx

What colour was the interior?

I think it was brown plastic and dralon! Does that sound right? Although mustard coloured faux leather rings a bell x

They were the craze then weren't they?

Wonder if they'll make a appearance in a retro homage way?"

It was the most reliable car we ever owned and I don't care what anybody else says. I cried when it went to the big car park in the sky, but I still have the ignition key lol x

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By *iss AdventureWoman
over a year ago

Wonderland

Last year I went to a vintage rally with my family in the Devon countryside. I shouted "shotgun" and got a ride in the side car of an old triumph ..... Don't ask, don't get LOL

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By *its_n_piecesCouple
over a year ago

got given a capri 2.8i ghia by our mates mum ..... that was fun

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

My family have always had classics - from 1934 Morris Minors to VW campers.

As much as I adore them I've never been able to afford one over a daily driver but I'd love a Triumph GT6 or an old Porsche if I had the cash.

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

My youngest loves e-types. Every year I take her to prestatyn car show so she can talk to the owners. She's 11. Xxx

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

"Can't beat an old moggie 1000 countryman

Not a countryman (because I'm not handy with joinery), but I have a 1968 Minor 1000 saloon. Cheap and easy to run, and very reliable."

There's one rotting at the back of Creetown Service Station, near Dumfries, just now.

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over a year ago

"My youngest loves e-types. Every year I take her to prestatyn car show so she can talk to the owners. She's 11. Xxx"

Better start saving her pocket money...! £££

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"My youngest loves e-types. Every year I take her to prestatyn car show so she can talk to the owners. She's 11. Xxx

Better start saving her pocket money...! £££"

I know! I made her stand next to the deloreon n she was like mum your so saaaaaddddd.

xxx

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over a year ago

"My fav was a mini 1275GT twas like shit of a stick

Rapidoooo!

Didn't they bore them out to 1310?

Not to sure it was about 35 years ago...I loved it but I was constantly told by older guys that the cooperS was better as that had twin Webber carbs whilst the 1275 had a big bore Stromberg carb.

All I know the start off ecceleration was fantastic...top end speed was not great though

the coopers had twin11/4 SUs not webbers the 1275 had a single 1 1/2 su later replaced with the hif6 .off the mg metro .you could fit a single twin choke webber but it was well known for over fueling and bore washing also bore could be taken out to 1430 with the turbo block ."

You could get 1480 with a full steel crank if you knew which block to use

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By *oyce69Man
over a year ago

Driffield

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad."

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8."

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

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By *oyce69Man
over a year ago

Driffield

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

Build quality wasn't that bad really, bearing in mind that they were part of BMW at the beginning but like any car that are 10 years old they can be a money pit if they haven't been looked after. I have had a diesel tourer for over 5 years and other than service items all it has needed is an alternator and a thermostat.

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By *achiavellian_adventuresCouple
over a year ago

Basingstoke/Andover

Nothing says swinger like a Triumph Stag.

F&C xx

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

Oh yes! I loved the design, nicer than the Jag in my view, but the diesel one is a ball ache to work on (BMW 3 series essentially) and tiny inside if you're my height. Bought one for Easy a few years ago. Needless to say we don't have it anymore.

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

Wait til one or both your fuel pumps inevitably give up! That's a c**t of a job. Even the power steering pump is a 'jack half the engine out' to get to it, for the sake of one bolt. I'm sure we done the alternator too, whole front of the car, radiators. AC condenser all off to get to it. Lol

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into omy Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

My dad's was beautiful, and seemed quality to me. No expense spared though..! Those seats! Those retro dials soddit I am getting one!!

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8."

Is there a V8? Must check....thought of converting to lpg too.

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

Now you are getting all practical! Have you seen how cheap they are to buy? Ah, those leather seats...

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over a year ago

Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

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over a year ago

"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

You are correct. 260bhp, 21 mpg, made 04/05. It would be affordable to run on lpg if the valves can take it.

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over a year ago

Had to drive from here to Watford today, had the choice of a 'sensible' mph with air con etc or a kit-car with no power steering, no brake servo etc... perfect day for a roofless drive so that was what I chose!

If it had been raining I would have taken the other one

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over a year ago

"Had to drive from here to Watford today, had the choice of a 'sensible' mph with air con etc or a kit-car with no power steering, no brake servo etc... perfect day for a roofless drive so that was what I chose!

If it had been raining I would have taken the other one

I'm sure I typed 'sensible mpv'

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over a year ago

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Whist the rover 75 looked the business...similar to a jag. They were build very shoddy and I think they would be a money pit

Now you are getting all practical! Have you seen how cheap they are to buy? Ah, those leather seats..."

The rover 75s interior was lovingly crafted in a factory in wednesbury by a bunch of total dick s, who had no concept of when it was time to stop drinking, or not fill colleagues work boots with expanding foam, but everyone knew a thing or two about making car interiors.

The early 75 head rests and rear seat bolsters were originally meant to be made in Germany but they couldn't get the process right, so they offloaded it to the wednesbury plant, so they could take the blame, 6 weeks later the process was perfect, and the plant was producing more sets per shift, than the Germans made in six months, and how do I know this? Because it was me who perfected the process, it might sound sad, but I'm proud that I was involved in fixing a problem, that German boffins with clip boards couldn't, nothing like being proud of your work, every time I see a 75, I still dry a twinge of pride and satisfaction

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By *oyce69Man
over a year ago

Driffield

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Is there a V8? Must check....thought of converting to lpg too."

There most certainly is a V8, powered by the 5ltr Ford Mustang engine and also available with a supercharger for extra fun.

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over a year ago

"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

You are correct. 260bhp, 21 mpg, made 04/05. It would be affordable to run on lpg if the valves can take it. "

Lpg is ok for pootering about. My truck is Lpg and I've had a Range Rover that was LPg, both V8s. Never rated it to be honest. Cost wise in the short term it's ok. My engine was pretty worn from it when I pulled it last year. Its shite under load. Really loses power. My experience anyhoo. I'm sure there are others that will sing its praises.

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"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Is there a V8? Must check....thought of converting to lpg too.

There most certainly is a V8, powered by the 5ltr Ford Mustang engine and also available with a supercharger for extra fun."

That's what mine is, 302 5lt

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Is there a V8? Must check....thought of converting to lpg too.

There most certainly is a V8, powered by the 5ltr Ford Mustang engine and also available with a supercharger for extra fun."

And if you add a supercharger it will eat M5's for breakfast...

We had the 2.5 V6 ZTT for about 10 years. Still looked up to date and went really well but unfortunately not enough leg room for 3 growing children...

Frisky replaced it with a new and soulless Rav4... She's thinking of getting the hybrid next year...

No hope for her...

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"I seem to be too tall for some classic cars. The E-type is a case in point.

get a roadster, leave the roof down

My legs won't fit either! Had a very uncomfortable time on the track last Friday. Will look into an XK120...! (I can dream)

I also fancy a Rover 75 V6 but I don't suppose that counts. I am turning into my Dad.

Never mind the V6, get a V8.

Is there a V8? Must check....thought of converting to lpg too.

There most certainly is a V8, powered by the 5ltr Ford Mustang engine and also available with a supercharger for fun.

And if you add a supercharger it will eat M5's for breakfast...

We had the 2.5 V6 ZTT for about 10 years. Still looked up to date and went really well but unfortunately not enough leg room for 3 growing children...

Frisky replaced it with a new and soulless Rav4... She's thinking of getting the hybrid next year...

No hope for her...

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Hmmm. Sounds like a plan. A wolf in sheep's clothing. Like me.

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

75s are already getting some recognition in the classic scene. Gorgeous looking cars and lovely to drive. Need another one.

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By *adyboy-DaddyCouple
over a year ago

Andover

There's a fantastic looking 1952 GMC pickup rebuilt into a 2010 Blazer chassis (if memory serves) on auto trade at the mo for £20k

If only my transport didn't need to be so practical I would be very, very tempted but can't justify that amount in a toy. It would need to work as day to day transport and play the mo, my annual mileage is too high for that.

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over a year ago

"Love to find a hillman imp, any condition. However, a well aged original is fetching too high a price for me..

Have you given thought to an Austin 11/1300?"

my first lot of speeding points was in a 1100

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over a year ago

Mark 1 escort any model. mini van or love a Bedford tk truck

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over a year ago

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style"

MV Agusta F4 EV03

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Has anyone else waived the right to modern comforts in favour of pure style

a man of my thinking

My first and only car is a classic, doubt I'll ever sell it. Will probably buy more in the future too. Love em, so so much character and way more fun to drive.

On another note I've been saying for the past few years That the best investments now are classic cars and booze(not the supermarket stuff).

Which car is it?

Telling me, Lotus Sunbeams & Chevette HSRs were fetching 10k+ easily..whoaaaaaaaa

There is a fiat 500 on eBay for £14k, the original one.

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over a year ago

not me but i do know an elderly gent who uses one of those old lawn mowers that is just 2 wheels and rotating blades then a grass rake to clear up - insists its the way to do the job

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over a year ago

and sorry - its not transport =

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over a year ago

"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

You are correct. 260bhp, 21 mpg, made 04/05. It would be affordable to run on lpg if the valves can take it.

Was that direct injection or induction?

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"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

You are correct. 260bhp, 21 mpg, made 04/05. It would be affordable to run on lpg if the valves can take it.

Was that direct injection or induction?"
3 ltr s type jag auto with full leather and every conceivable extra....it does us anyway.

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"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

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The rover v8 is an American engine they bought the baby 3.5 of them back in the 60s when it was considered to be too small for the us market.

Rover upped it over the years with larger pistons and rods but I've always found the 3.5 version to be the best, you can get shed loads of power from it with some moderate tweeks,i had it in a couple of stock cars that I used to race in the 80s

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By *athnBobCouple
over a year ago

sandwell

33 year old (1983) Land Rover One Ten we have had for 10 years. We will be driving her to spain for camping trip this summer.

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"Think there is a V8, 4.6 I'm sure it was. Like all rover V8s though, the head gaskets are a big problem.

If you want a V8 buy American.

You are correct. 260bhp, 21 mpg, made 04/05. It would be affordable to run on lpg if the valves can take it.

Was that direct injection or induction?3 ltr s type jag auto with full leather and every conceivable extra....it does us anyway.

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The direct injection is miles better than the cheap induction units, calorifically speaking there's a little bit of difference between lpg and unleaded but lpg has an advantage of already being a gas when in injected

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

My first car was an Austin A40 mkII. Many people would stop me and tell me they'd learnt to drive in one 20 years previously.

I then moved on to a Herald convertible, but sadly it was a late model, made by BL, and an absolute pig of a car for reliability/build quality

Having had new regularly now, I'm not sure I could go back, though I still look longingly at Triumph Spitfires as they drive past.

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over a year ago

I'm currently looking to purchase a late 70s Citroen ds, preferably in black... If anybody fancies letting there's go

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

My next door neighbour has got a 1973 E type, 60's SLK amongst others...

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