What are the best classics to buy?

jagglad88

So I am in the market for another classic car.
I want something unusual and not much older than 1980.
I have around 7/7500K to spend
These are the kind of cars id be interested in :
-old fast peugeots (505gti preferably)
-BMW 635csi ( does anyone know if you can get a manual for this kind of money?)
-possibly a 2 door 560sec mercedes w126

If anyone has any ideas all are welcome. I am open to anything.
Thanks very much

Car99

jagglad88 wrote: »

So I am in the market for another classic car.
I want something unusual and not much older than 1980.
I have around 7/7500K to spend
These are the kind of cars id be interested in :
-old fast peugeots (505gti preferably)
-BMW 635csi ( does anyone know if you can get a manual for this kind of money?)
-possibly a 2 door 560sec mercedes w126

If anyone has any ideas all are welcome. I am open to anything.
Thanks very much

What condition you looking for useable work in progress or sit in an drive to shows?

jagglad88

Id want something in very good condition for shows, runs etc. Rust is the enemy . Thanks

jagglad88

but on saying that if I got rare enough car that I liked enough I may be interested in a project..
That'd probably only be a 505 or the 635csi though

w124man

jagglad88 wrote: »

So I am in the market for another classic car.
I want something unusual and not much older than 1980.
I have around 7/7500K to spend
These are the kind of cars id be interested in :
-old fast peugeots (505gti preferably)
-BMW 635csi ( does anyone know if you can get a manual for this kind of money?)
-possibly a 2 door 560sec mercedes w126

If anyone has any ideas all are welcome. I am open to anything.
Thanks very much

SEC C126 didn't come out till 1981, the 505 was released late 1979 so that leaves you with the BMW!

jagglad88

anything over 1980 suits me. But after that id be very restricted.
Do you know if you would get a manual Bmw for that price ? I spent a lot of time looking but cant seem to find any
Thanks

ianobrien

Is it an everyday useable classic, or a simple investment?

If its a bit of column A and a bit of column B, I'd be looking at a low mileage almost concurs example. Your best bet is the UK for good examples. You'll want something you can sell on, so fast Fords, hot Hatches, etc always sell.

If it's just something quirky and a saloon, what about a Citroen or a Fiat?

jagglad88

its more something just for shows and maybe the odd road run.

How hard is it importing cars from the UK ? Or have you ever actually done it yourself ?

I do like a luxury saloon. Im a fan of the jags aswell (have an xj40 already) but i may be interested in a decent citroen but fiat probably not.

alastair

jagglad88 wrote: »

How hard is it importing cars from the UK ? Or have you ever actually done it yourself ?

Haven't you done this yourself?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99001444&postcount=3

jagglad88

well I brought it down from the North alright but never across on the boat. But the same thing applies so i assume ?

jagglad88

What do people think the future will be like for the peugeot 505GTI ?
Will they increase in value.. become more collectable etc. ?

w124man

jagglad88 wrote: »

What do people think the future will be like for the peugeot 505GTI ?
Will they increase in value.. become more collectable etc. ?

Yes very much so. Problem is that there are very few about and those that are for sale are usually automatics.


http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C719837


They rarely come up for sale so go get it! Importing a classic from the UK is as easy as falling off a log. I'll give you the steps ....


1. Find the car
2. Go to the UK and buy it
3. Insure it
4. Drive it to the boat
5. Drive it off the boat
6. Book an appointment ( straight away) with the local NCT to have it checked and valued for VRT
7. Pay up and get your new number


Simples

jagglad88

I have a chance to get a properly mint automatic one with just 50K miles and NO RUST .

I could do that alright. Its just the extra expense then between exchange rates and VRT etc.

Iv actually never seen a manual 505gti. Not even a one that isn't for sale before.. they must be scarce

w124man

jagglad88 wrote: »

I have a chance to get a properly mint automatic one with just 50K miles and NO RUST .

I could do that alright. Its just the extra expense then between exchange rates and VRT etc.

VRT will be €720, plus getting to the UK and back again, lunch and the odd coffee! Probably €1100 all in


There is no extra expense in exchange rates unless you're out of the SEPA thing.

jagglad88

Its defiantly worth considering if I find the right car.

Actually, random point here.. But does anyone know if there is a french car club in ireland ? Iv tried googling but no luck (yet anyway)