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I'm thinking of getting a classic saloon that I can use to take the family to classic car shows.

I thought about a Rolls Royce Shadow (too ostentatious) or an Allegro (too austin-tatious). I've narrowed it down to a Cortina or a Dolomite, can you think of anything else?

It needs to be a 4 door and a cripple frinendly automatic.

Cheers

Chris :)

Stumped for choice if has to be orthopeadic(auto) otherwise my XR4i would be ideal as for some odd reason it's classed as a classic car for insurance so only £160 a year fully comp for a loon like me....:D

Princess?....fugly things but huge inside for lots of folk and stuff.

VX490(think thats what they are called anyway) Vauxhall if you can find one!

Mogworth thou?

Why not just get a Jag?

Depends how far back you want to go, if I were in the market for a classic would be either a Rover SD1 or Triumph 2000. Of course I woudn't say no to a Stag.:D

Hmmm, the Jag and the SD1 are a bit big, triumph 2000 is a good shout though - my dad had one o' them!

Chers

Chris :)

How bout a Ford Zephyr or Zodiac 6? :confused: plenty of room, classic styling and reliable too!

Chris.

It needs to be a 4 door and a cripple frinendly automatic.

Cheers

Chris :)[/quote]

got to be an 850cc minivan two doors in front two in rear and automatic answers all criteria:D :D :D

I was going to say, Triumph Vitesse Or Tiumph Vitesse.

Then I noticed the 4 door, auto thingy. :(

Hows about the Triumph 2500 PI ?? , they were quite lively. :D :D

I have a mint Audi 90 Quattro 4 door if you are interested but it's not automatic.

What about a hillman avenger or a wolseley 6 or even a volvo amazon

Nearly forgot this one a real Classic
I'll get me coat

God that takes me back.....
Ford Classic.. My first real car..1970.

Had a Reliant Regal side valve before that.
Driving it on a bike licence..Them were the days.

How about a Rover P5 or if you want something a bit more modern, the P6. The smaller automatics in the P6 drive very nicely and if you want some serious fun go for the 3500 :)

Nice looking motor Chris. :cool:

In spite of being an avid all things Triumph fan. The Dolly Was not one of my favorites.

Very prone to head gasket failure :eek: .
Bit like the Rover K series engine. :D :D

A long way to go and a tad overpriced being as it is not road tax exempt (1973 or older ).

For me its the Triumph 2000/2500TC/2500PI all done in saloon or estate with an auto option.

Cant beat the sound of that straight six engine

Alfa Romeo Guilia?
lovely car, plus if you want you can always upgrade it to Rally-standards......

No Alfa Romeo Guilias on ebay.

The last one I saw had a tree growing through it!

They go very rusty.

Cheers

Chris :)

Close enough for you to have a gander at.

I wouldnt advise buying without first having a good look. :eek:

May be a good buy if it is a project car that you are looking for ?? ;)

The ebay user name cracked me up though. :D :D

I was working in the parts counter at Mumfords when the 2000's Sprints and SD1's were new, seem to remember a few with overheating probs with some of the Triumph range. Happy days though, wondering when Red Robbo would pull the factories on strike, thereby delaying parts and new vehical delivery. Having a laugh when the "new" cars were bought in from the compound and having to drain a gallon or two of water from the inside:eek: , paint finishes blooming, quality control was not on the top of the list for BL back then. Having said that I still get misty eyed when I see an SD1 or any other BL offering from that era.

Meanwhile heres a handy list when looking to buy a Classic

The Buying and Selling of a Classic Car
Terminology
If the ad claims... it really means...
________________________________________

"Rough condition" too bad to lie about
"Parts car" beyond repair
"Immaculate" recently washed
"concours quality" recently waxed
"engine quiet" won't start
"needs minor overhaul" needs engine
"needs major overhaul" unrecognizable as a car
"burns no oil" it all leaks out
"rebuilt engine" cleaned the spark plugs.
"completely gone over" cleaned the spark plugs.
"Drive it away" parked on a hill.
"Drive it anywhere" within 10 miles
"desirable classic" no one wants it.
"rare classic" no one wanted it when it was new.
"stored 20 years" in a farmer's field
"extensive re-chroming" front bumper buffed
"a real show-stopper" won't start and blocks traffic
"ran when stored" won't start now
"never apart" bolts too rounded to loosen.
"solid as a rock" rusted solid
"restored, with 0 miles" won't start.
"restored, with 2 miles" starts but stalls
"older restoration" first owner washed it.
"good investment" impossible to depreciate further
"no time to restore it" can't obtain parts.
"95% complete" other 5% doesn't exist.
"rich history" many repair bills
"other interests conflict" divorce pending
"many extra parts" left over after I put it back together again

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Originally Posted by fabbyglass (Post 9047)

PA Cresta?

A Vauxhall fan per chance. :) :)

Not really I just like the PA Cresta...:) Although I like Mk1 Astra's especially estates cos all estates are "racing cars"...:D

HI, i have a tr7v8 convertable in my bottom garage and a mk2 escort with cossie turbo sat in my workshop/garage oh yea theres a mini in there with my roadster chassis in between
it doesnt matter how big i build my garage i still run out of room for cars! got another 5 on drive including my sierra donor
i think im turning in to my dad you cant see the floor or roof in his garage lol

Blue Oval Classic.

My only classic was a 1974 Mk1 Mexico Escort with 1760 x flow, sold in1983 saw it again at a transport day at Sandringham, Norfolk 1997. Looked just like the day i sold it, all std except the engine.

Cheers Mike :D :D :D

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Originally Posted by TSM Locost (Post 9060)

And I bet you wish you still had it?..;)