BURTON Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Ok, a friend of mine has £30k to spend on a classic, now the car must comply to the following. More than 5 Cylinders Be able to cruise nicely for long journeys Not a out and out sports car, has a 968 for that. Was thinking tax exempt but then the costs of these cars is very high. So what do you think is out there? I was thinking of a UR Quattro which is kind of a sports car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 E30 m3? How much is a DB7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Mercedes 230 SL / 500 SL - classy cruiser Aston Martin V8 - may struggle to find a good one under 30k Mustang V8 - american muscle car E30 m3? Was thinking of Jay-k's M3 but thats still up at 40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinspark Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Alfa SZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Alfa SZ. The only time that will "Be able to cruise nicely for long journeys" is on the back of a low-loader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 RR Corniche ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 456 Used FERRARI 456GT (6 speed manual) for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1300701) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 456Used FERRARI 456GT (6 speed manual) for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1300701) Nice choice, I'd love one myself but they require service every 6k/year and a full cambelt change every 24k/three years which puts me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BURTON Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks for the replies! Some interesting suggestions there, we had been thinking of a Merc 280 SL but they are a few more pennies these days, E30 M3 - he has the 968 CS which is similar. Thinking more wafting about.. with out being garish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 911. That is all. Ur-Quattro really would disappoint, I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Used Jaguar Mk2 upgraded to 4.2 Litre (RHD) for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1212786) When you say classic, do you mean absolutely pure or would something like the above thats a tad away from as it left the shop floor do? Might be an idea to suggest he does some of the summers classic shows, they would be a great research point. Are we looking 2 or 4 seater, and would he do work or expect it in concours refurb state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 911 isn't really a wafter is it? Bentley Turbo RT will waft nicely, while depleting the world of it's natural resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Blimey - DB9 anyone? Used ASTON MARTIN DB9 V12 2005 for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1313396) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 What about the R129 Merc SL in Rare SL60 format or uber rare SL70..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Or one of these - not far off on price with a bit of negotiation I'd have thought. Used Mercedes-Benz SL SL 65 AMG TIPTRONIC BI-TURBO S... for sale - PistonHeads (Ref 1068281) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Nice choice, I'd love one myself but they require service every 6k/year and a full cambelt change every 24k/three years which puts me off Holy crap, I just followed the links to his PH profile.... www.pistonheads.com/members/showcar.asp?carId=109784 www.pistonheads.com/members/showServiceHistory.asp?carId=109784 13k for a gearbox rebuild! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Christ, I hadn't seen that myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 My money would go on a Citroen SM. One of my all time favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Bang on the money there Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Bang on the money there Jim. Pop down to Mobberley and take one for a spin: Used 1974 CITROEN SM For Sale in Knutsford - VIP Car Sales Edit: they've got some nice 'wafting' cars in stock: '72 ROLLS-ROYCE CORNICHE, '83 ROLLS-ROYCE SILVER SPUR, BENTLEY CONTINENTAL R 2DR, ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA Edited May 14, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA wow - fear the costs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Yeh, that's why I didn't post a link, it would have share low loader space with the Alfa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 That place is the reason I can't afford to drive through Mobberley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Ford Mustang Fastback 289ci 4 speed (fully restored) for Sale - Fontain Motors » Iver » Buckinghamshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 A few tweaks to this, like finding original 15" wheels and original headlamp surrounds and you'd have a very attractive and (rapidly) appreciating classic. 911T Restored For Sale (1968) on Car And Classic UK [C378828] Not a rocket ship, but a superb looking car and matching numbers which can only go up in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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