What classic cars are you currently thinking about buying sometime in the near or far

80sDiesel · 01-09-2016 3:04pm #1

Toyota BJ40 ,An early 90s diesel G wagon and a w124 mercedes diesel.

alastair · 01-09-2016 3:07pm

I'd love a Fiat Dino Coupe, but I reckon prices have slipped out of reach for the ðecent ones, even if I had somewhere to keep one.

Jimmy Garlic · 01-09-2016 3:09pm

Triumph Dolomite Sprint. I would love to get my hands on a fairly decent one.

hi5 · 01-09-2016 3:50pm

1990 Mercedes 500sl r129 for when they hit the 'chape tax' in 4 years time:)

tc20 · 01-09-2016 5:05pm

another Merc 190 is on the cards, or a W124.

Tommyboy40 · 01-09-2016 7:13pm

Still selling one of my w124 coupes to fund a CL500

Seweryn · 01-09-2016 7:22pm

I would love my old S123 300TD back. I know, I'm a dreamer.

Tommyboy40 · 01-09-2016 9:19pm

Seems to be a lot of Mercs. Glad I'm not the only one! Here's an unusual manual 5 door G for 80's Diesel
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603222224008?search-target=usedcars&make=mercedes-benz&model=g_wagen&page=1&postcode=ub79zj&sort=default&searchcontext=default&radius=1500&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=5

kaizersoze · 01-09-2016 9:39pm

Nothing too fancy here. Early model Sierra Sapphire.

Tzar Chasm · 01-09-2016 10:10pm

Mk1 Capri, ultimatley to create a Peranah

LS 400, is on my list for future procurement once tax is reasonable

60 series Landcruiser

w124man · 01-09-2016 10:17pm

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

Triumph Dolomite Sprint. I would love to get my hands on a fairly decent one.

The last fairly decent one I ever saw was in a showroom many years ago!

w124man · 01-09-2016 10:18pm

tc20 wrote: »

another Merc 190 is on the cards, or a W124.

Have both. 300TE 4matic for sale.

w124man · 01-09-2016 10:20pm

Tommyboy40 wrote: »

Here's an unusual manual 5 door G

Whats unusual about that G?

80sDiesel · 01-09-2016 10:23pm

That is awesome!
What would the vrt on that be?

80sDiesel · 02-09-2016 12:13pm

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

60 series Landcruiser

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C783483

Dades · 02-09-2016 3:00pm

I have this beside me every day as incentive.

I might settle for a well sorted Beta, though.

clogher71 · 02-09-2016 4:35pm

kaizersoze wrote: »

Nothing too fancy here. Early model Sierra Sapphire.

Me either (budget constraints )

Mk4/5 Ford cortina, any one know/see a resonable priced one for sale?

Blue850 · 02-09-2016 8:06pm

clogher71 wrote: »

Me either (budget constraints )

Mk4/5 Ford cortina, any one know/see a resonable priced one for sale?

Have you seen the Mk5 2.0 Ghia on Donedeal, unwanted raffle prize from the Carlow show this summer

I'd like a Fiat Cinq Sporting to putaway, or a Mercedes 190

clogher71 · 03-09-2016 9:05am

Blue850 wrote: »

Have you seen the Mk5 2.0 Ghia on Donedeal, unwanted raffle prize from the Carlow show this summer

I'd like a Fiat Cinq Sporting to putaway, or a Mercedes 190

Yes, I did thanks, I bought a ticket for that raffle too! I went to see it!!!! I even made a resonable offer but it was a long way short of the asking price, but it was resonable offer based on the car!!!

Any one thinking about viewing it feel free to PM me and I will tell them about it.....

unkel · 03-09-2016 1:32pm

W126 Mercedes S-class V8 petrol, BMW E28 5-series straight 6 auto, but neither are realistic without having a garage. Porsche 944. Or a youngtimer like an early Porsche Boxster, BMW Z3 or Z4

flatty · 03-09-2016 1:39pm

I bought a 129 500 sl with 28k miles (1994) from a dealer who needed to offload it to free up cash. He was a friend of a friend, and I got a great deal on it, but hadn't realised at the time that it was still in Japan. Anyhow, after 9 months, and me having forgot about it largely until a thread elsewhere reminded me, it arrived in dec 23 last year, and what a lovely car. I now have 2 completely impractical cars , with 2 young kids, and he has just got in touch to offer me 3 k more than I paid him for it to sell it back.
If I did, I think I'd be looking for another fairly soon.
Highly recommended as long as your forearm and wallet are up to the cramp of filling it.

Mister Jingles · 03-09-2016 10:23pm

Rover P6 3500 or SD1 Vitesse 3500. Would prefer an SD1. Failing that a 2.8 Granada would be my next choice.

MIKEKC · 03-09-2016 10:32pm

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Rover P6 3500 or SD1 Vitesse 3500. Would prefer an SD1. Failing that a 2.8 Granada would be my next choice.

An NSU Sport Prinz, a beautiful little car.

Jimmy Garlic · 03-09-2016 10:32pm

clogher71 wrote: »

Me either (budget constraints )

Mk4/5 Ford cortina, any one know/see a resonable priced one for sale?

The reasonably priced ones tend to be rotten. Expect to pay 4000+ for a good one.

Red Kev · 04-09-2016 8:14am

Over the next 10 years.......

R107 280
R129 would be happy with a 6 cylinder until tax comes down.
E28 524td (LHD)
Sierra XR4i
Sierra XR 4X4
924/944
MX-5 1st series
Ferrari Mondial (308's going for silly money at the mo)
W126 500 SEC, probably LHD
R21 turbo
Thema 8.32
405 T16
BX GTi
CX Safari or some Tissier conversion

and a W124 coupe, Citroen DS and 2CV for keeps

Busy, busy , busy..:)

EDIT: Almost forgot..a Lotus Omega has to be in there as well, cost €30,000+ these days and they'll break your heart and wallet with reliability issues.

clogher71 · 04-09-2016 9:05am

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

The reasonably priced ones tend to be rotten. Expect to pay 4000+ for a good one.

I know, I am hoping to one before they go into mk3 price bracket....€1500 got you a nice one not long ago....

ht9zni1gs28crp · 05-09-2016 8:40am

Red Kev wrote: »

E28 524td (LHD)

Can understand the E28 bit perfectly....:cool:

But the fuel? and the driving side? Very specific so I presume you must travel a lot on the continent but that begs the question of doing it in a classic?

Seweryn · 05-09-2016 9:28am

Livia Drab Leopard wrote: »

Can understand the E28 bit perfectly....:cool:

But the fuel? and the driving side? Very specific so I presume you must travel a lot on the continent but that begs the question of doing it in a classic?

I drove an E28 and I fully understand Kev. The RHD are not for me and I would much prefer an LHD one. The Irish car looks like it was rather converted than re-engineered in the factory. Good thing they reshaped the middle console towards the driver though

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Regarding the Diesel in the E28, the engine is based on the petrol M20 engine and their first Diesel engine they put in a car. Not a great engine, and I would prefer the Eta M20 instead.

Barr · 05-09-2016 10:09am

A classic shape SAAB 900. The love of my life :pac:

Nekarsulm · 05-09-2016 10:13am

Volvo 480, if the right one appeared at a time I had a few Euro spare!

80sDiesel · 05-09-2016 10:25am

Barr wrote:

A classic shape SAAB 900. The love of my life

Had the 2 door sedan version. Loved it.

80sDiesel · 05-09-2016 10:25am

I am a fan of them too. Pulled the trigger on one of them years ago but got cold feet. Not known for reliability, especially the electronics.

Gremlinertia · 06-09-2016 6:15am

A Saab Sonett III (may get a licence first i guess

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CorkMan_ · 06-09-2016 4:24pm

An E28 M5 is one I'd love. Had the chance to buy one at a very very reasonable price a few years ago but for some reason I declined. Regret it since and I cry when I see what they are going for now.

Silvera · 06-09-2016 4:45pm

Bitter CD

http://www.wallpaperup.com/357232/1973-79_Bitter_C-D_supercar_h.html

Jimmy Garlic · 06-09-2016 11:07pm

Saw a Jensen Interceptor on wheeler dealers the other week, love the shape of them, beautiful looking car. I can only dream.

Diabhalta · 07-09-2016 1:02am

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Volvo 480, if the right one appeared at a time I had a few Euro spare!

There's a guy not far from me who replaced his BMW 2002 for a 480. Blue colour. I see the car always parked in the driveway so probably not used too much.

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Back to topic... I think I would like to buy another e30 318is for spare parts

... get all the nice bits and replace whatever isn't good on my car... electric sunroof instead of manual one? Yes please...

unkel · 07-09-2016 12:29pm

Silvera wrote: »

Bitter CD

The ultimate Opel

Silvera · 07-09-2016 3:43pm

unkel wrote: »

The ultimate Opel

Top of the class that man!

Pitstop Pete · 08-09-2016 9:26pm

1980s JCB 3CX in hazard yellow.

Nekarsulm · 08-09-2016 10:02pm

Great choice!

Here is the last "classic" I bought.
1973 3C11

Pitstop Pete · 08-09-2016 11:14pm

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Great choice!

Here is my last "Classic" purchase.
1973 3C11

Great buy Horse! Will ye do her up or is she for just working around the place? Digging holes and the like? There isn't enough (or any?) auld JCBs being kept.

Nekarsulm · 08-09-2016 11:21pm

Bought her for working. Based on an out farm. Compared to a 3CX its like piloting a barge!
Will tidy up bit by bit, might even paint it. Had a few burst pipes so far (original 1973!) and changed the main hydraulic pump. Changed main hyd. filter which had turned to mush, and put thirty gallons of oil in her.
Men were men when they spent every day operating one of these yokes...

Nekarsulm · 08-09-2016 11:24pm

There is a pretty active Facebook group called "Vintage JCB machines"

Silvera · 10-09-2016 9:47pm

Good to see a vintage JCB being saved...and used!:)

My father had one back in the 80's, when he was involved with machinery ..mostly HY-MAC's and draglines.

gn3dr · 11-09-2016 10:43am

What kind of money would an old JCB cost?

Nekarsulm · 11-09-2016 11:49am

A 3cMk2, in good condition, probably up to €2500. Many go for a lot less. 3CMk3 PowerTrains a bit more, as they are a lot nicer to use. They have the shuttle torque converter transmission that was then put into the 3cx models. There was an intermediate transmission with a Brockhouse torque converter, but they are tricky to maintain.
You can pick a 3cMk2 up from 1000 upwards, but buy the best you can get, cause they'll break your heart with things going wrong.

If you can stretch an extra 2000 or so, go for a 3cx "White cab" model. Difference of day and night in driving experience.

stackerman · 25-09-2016 7:34am

Triumph Stag
Jensen Interceptor

Oh the sound

vjmcdonnell · 25-09-2016 3:59pm

Subaru Impreza WRX 1996 (Hopefully this year)

Porsche Boxster (A bit later as need a garage)

blue5000 · 25-09-2016 7:36pm

Early 00's Jag 2.7 diesel, any pitfalls apart from taxing it?

unkel · 26-09-2016 12:24am

Yeah. It's a Peugeot / Citroen engine. And not a very good one at all. Why would you go diesel?

What classic cars are you currently thinking about buying sometime in the near or far

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