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By *rakslag OP Man
over a year ago
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Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory |
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over a year ago
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"Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory "
Jensen SV8 very rare British sports car
with a V8 Mustange engine.....try’s to kill me in the rain BUT she is a cracking ride 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Oh yes love Jensen’s pref the interceptor tho lol oo bucket list sex in classic cars !!! That sounds awsome "
SV8 is the soft top 2 seater only 23 made in the factory. Just so happens mine is the poster girl on Wiki 
Bit more unusual than the interceptor |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory "
Great car, and far less to go wrong than newer model Golf's. If money wasn't an issue, I would love a Mk 1 Lotus Cortina, but it's house deposit money to buy one. |
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
Hull |
An ex and I used to share an old Triumph Spitfire. It was red and one of our mates had a racing green one and another had a winter white one. We loved them at the time and I’m still rather fond of spitfires. I haven’t seen one on the roads for years though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"An ex and I used to share an old Triumph Spitfire. It was red and one of our mates had a racing green one and another had a winter white one. We loved them at the time and I’m still rather fond of spitfires. I haven’t seen one on the roads for years though "
Preferred the triumph dolomite 1800 with overdrive |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am a restoration but. Done many classic British bikes ('49 AJS,'51 Matchless,'74 Triumph Bonneville etc). Ran a '66 Lotus Cortina. Restored a '56 Beetle to concourse and won awards.
Current project is a '78 Mini 1000 - complete strip down and rebuild. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Oh yes love Jensen’s pref the interceptor tho lol oo bucket list sex in classic cars !!! That sounds awsome
SV8 is the soft top 2 seater only 23 made in the factory. Just so happens mine is the poster girl on Wiki
Bit more unusual than the interceptor"
. Any pics ?? |
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"Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory "
1992 Vw Corrado VR6 mint
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Austin 3 -litre saloon - ws like a massive version of the 1800 , only made bout 6 thousand of them and I had the privilege of owning 2 of them . They were awesome , straight 6 engine huge interior and gorgeous leather seats , only drawback was if you drove it sedately it would reach 18mpg, In their wisdom they replaced it with the awful Austin Princess |
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I’ve got an MGBGT that I inherited from my late grandfather.
It’s a bag of nails and drives like only a 1970’s British sports car can drive but for sentimental reasons I cannot bring myself to sell it.
I do about 300 miles a year in it and it’s nice to drive a car that’s not packed full of driver assistance features. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’ve got an MGBGT that I inherited from my late grandfather.
It’s a bag of nails and drives like only a 1970’s British sports car can drive but for sentimental reasons I cannot bring myself to sell it.
I do about 300 miles a year in it and it’s nice to drive a car that’s not packed full of driver assistance features."
they are lovely cars x |
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I've saved a 1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0 Sovereign LWB that was going to be scrapped earlier this year by getting it through its mot with welding and leaking fuel lines and steering issues. Took it to the Silverstone Classic and did a parade lap with other Jaguars as part of celebration of 50 years of the XJ. It's been booked by my grandson to be his prom car next summer. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How old to be classic?
I have a ‘96 bmw m3 evolution. "
there are some experts here, I'm not one, but I think the general rule of thumb is 25 years. I stand to be corrected though |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've saved a 1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0 Sovereign LWB that was going to be scrapped earlier this year by getting it through its mot with welding and leaking fuel lines and steering issues. Took it to the Silverstone Classic and did a parade lap with other Jaguars as part of celebration of 50 years of the XJ. It's been booked by my grandson to be his prom car next summer."
I love the XJs I had a 2002 4.0 v8 lpg, I felt like a boss driving it especially when people would look twice to see a youngster plodding along.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How old to be classic?
I have a ‘96 bmw m3 evolution. there are some experts here, I'm not one, but I think the general rule of thumb is 25 years. I stand to be corrected though "
Three years to go then.  |
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"I've saved a 1996 Jaguar XJ 4.0 Sovereign LWB that was going to be scrapped earlier this year by getting it through its mot with welding and leaking fuel lines and steering issues. Took it to the Silverstone Classic and did a parade lap with other Jaguars as part of celebration of 50 years of the XJ. It's been booked by my grandson to be his prom car next summer.
I love the XJs I had a 2002 4.0 v8 lpg, I felt like a boss driving it especially when people would look twice to see a youngster plodding along. "
They have a certain road presence about them don't they. .. and you can never lose them in a car park |
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"Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory "
1988 bmw E28 520i lux |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am an 80s classic car lover and have a Ford Fiesta Supersport in and a Talbot Lotus Sunbeam in the garage, both fully restored several years ago, both in mint condition... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Helped my dad restore an XR2i a few years back, I say restore lol most would probably say ruined. It had a fully blue printed engine, new pistons, con rods you name it.
I have my eye on a mk1 Audi S3 now though, not quite as old as most classics but I’ve always had a soft spot for them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m looking for one but can’t decide what to get hmm any suggestions? "
Very much a personal thing as to what actual car but with classics there is one fact of life: If its a minter and running well you will pay big bucks, probably not enjoy it and never get your money back. The other extreme is an old dog and rebuild it. Don't cost your hours because there will be thousands but when its done it is a mega feeling. But you buy cheap and spread the rebuild costs.
Best option is to find one with a good body (as you do on here) and maybe dodgy mechanicals and needing a coat of paint and lots of TLC. Less expensive, still rewarding and you will make a profit.
Just how I see classics having done a few but whatever you choose - ENJOY! |
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Triumph stag 3.0 had it 8years bright yellow manual with overdrive she is a darling love going out in the summer with this hot chick. Parked in a very warm garage all winter. I also fancy buying a triumph spitfire 1500 |
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We’ve a 1976 Porsche 911 3.0 with whale tail..currently banged up in a garage for a gearbox rebuild £££ ..but come the spring we’ll be out & about at car meets and rally’s, Goodwood etc so would like to know likeminded Petrol heads in similar circles |
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"Hello all . Wondered if anyone on here has got an old classic car they love and have either restored or have bought , what car is it ? Even if you haven’t got one what’s your favourite classic ? Can’t beat a classic car I love all old cars . I have currently got a 1981 Mk1 golf GTI that I am restoring to it former showroom glory "
we are looking for the same as my daughter wants one as her first car.
I've restored quite a few over the years. A 200sx s13.. metro turbo.. and currently restoring a 916 gtv
Love my classic cars .. going to add a spider 916 to the home in the new year |
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"There are a few I’d like to have, but top of my list is a Morris Minor. I think they are cool, and you can put the engine from the Mini Cooper into one to give it a bit more ‘go’ "
good thing about those, ya can put in what ya like. Fiat twin cam best option. |
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
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"We’ve a 1976 Porsche 911 3.0 with whale tail..currently banged up in a garage for a gearbox rebuild £££ ..but come the spring we’ll be out & about at car meets and rally’s, Goodwood etc so would like to know likeminded Petrol heads in similar circles"
Nice old school Porsche. I have a996 turbo and a Cayman. |
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I have a Morris mini 1380cc half race engine in powder blue. Bought it when I was 17 still have it stored away. Also have an XR3i rosso red 1987, bought a year old still have it stored away has 33k on the clock. Also a BMW E36 318IS MTech 1998 in diamond White which is occasionally used . And finally a BMW E61 520D 06 not a classic but bought from the registered keeper with full BMW service history and mint |
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"There are a few I’d like to have, but top of my list is a Morris Minor. I think they are cool, and you can put the engine from the Mini Cooper into one to give it a bit more ‘go’ good thing about those, ya can put in what ya like. Fiat twin cam best option."
That sounds good. I like the fact that there is a lot of options to do and a lot of sources for parts etc |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Back in the 70s I was surrounded by great cars.
My uncles had a P5B Coupe, Coombes mk2 and a series one E-Type 4.2 FHC.
my old man had a Cooper S, Dolly Sprint, 2.5 PI and an RX3 Coupe. |
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"An ex and I used to share an old Triumph Spitfire. It was red and one of our mates had a racing green one and another had a winter white one. We loved them at the time and I’m still rather fond of spitfires. I haven’t seen one on the roads for years though
Preferred the triumph dolomite 1800 with overdrive "
Used to have a Sprint in the 80’s, cracking car but the heads used to go as did rear bushes, having said that it was bloody quick ! |
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By *rad670Man
over a year ago
South Lakes |
I currently have a 1979 MG Midget 1500 and part way through a ground up restoration of a 1972 RWA 1275 MG Midget which will be to hill climb spec but road legal. These are my 3rd and 4th Midgets and I had a Triumph GT6 in between. Car you can actually work on yourself and have to drive with an element of skill, that's part of the attraction. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Before my son was born that's all I ever drove
I've had MK1 and 2 VW golfs
But may favourite was the Saab 900
Pre GM era with the wrap around windscreen I've had 3 of those
When I retire I'm getting another |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes my passion,
*87 Sierra rs500 cosworth (genuine 64k miles one owner car)
*90 escort rs turbo
*89 e30 m3 (sold but waiting for buyer to collect)
*53 ford f100
*69 camaro ss
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How old to be classic?
I have a ‘96 bmw m3 evolution. there are some experts here, I'm not one, but I think the general rule of thumb is 25 years. I stand to be corrected though
Three years to go then. "
Classic yet?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I remember back in the day when I was a kid growing up my dad had a classic ford Capri he wouldn't stop banging on about it and then telling me when I got to a certain age he had to sell it because I came too expensive hahaha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to like a lot of the classic cars back in the day I think we're having to all the parents when my dad showed me pictures back in the day have what classic cars he used to have it's like you'll never see them ever again |
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"I don’t know.
Is the short answer, the banning of new internal combustion engines is a little way of and the banning of existing ones is even farther off. "
Can’t see ownership of them ever being banned. However, it may becomes more difficult to drive them on public roads - ie, refuel them; tax them etc.. |
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By *ragaCouple
over a year ago
Peterborough |
We had a lovely Jaguar XJ Sport 1994 for many years, but sold it on last year. Would love a 70's XJC 2 door, but so rare.so just out 1988 camper left..its a money pit, but good fun. Sorey if you are ever behind us....its not quick |
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Over the years, I've had more than I care to remember, and my favourite was always the one that had just been sold! There's a 1989 XJS convertible, and a 2005 last of line low mileage XK8 convertible here, both going to be looking for good homes in the spring. |
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Bought a mk2 golf Pasedena edition at the beginning of 2021 but sold it almost immediately. Way too rusty to bother with.
Not sure you'd call it a classic yet but I own a mk3 vr6 golf. That's also a rust bucket but it's my baby I've owned since I was 22 so that's currently at the bodyshop awaiting full restoration.
Another that not yet a classic but most certainly will be is my e46 silver grey M3. I hope to keep that to the day I die |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Bought a mk2 golf Pasedena edition at the beginning of 2021 but sold it almost immediately. Way too rusty to bother with.
Not sure you'd call it a classic yet but I own a mk3 vr6 golf. That's also a rust bucket but it's my baby I've owned since I was 22 so that's currently at the bodyshop awaiting full restoration.
Another that not yet a classic but most certainly will be is my e46 silver grey M3. I hope to keep that to the day I die "
The MK3 is a diamind! Not many VR6's on the roads these days  |
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"Bought a mk2 golf Pasedena edition at the beginning of 2021 but sold it almost immediately. Way too rusty to bother with.
Not sure you'd call it a classic yet but I own a mk3 vr6 golf. That's also a rust bucket but it's my baby I've owned since I was 22 so that's currently at the bodyshop awaiting full restoration.
Another that not yet a classic but most certainly will be is my e46 silver grey M3. I hope to keep that to the day I die
The MK3 is a diamind! Not many VR6's on the roads these days "
I know, it's dragon green too! Can't wait to drive it again, not been on the road since 2009. |
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"Looking to give my 1975 mini a oil change its a 998cc leaded engine what oil can recommend "
Used to use the Halfords classic oil in mine, it was green! Sold the car 5 years ago so don't know if it's still good stuff to use |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Looking to give my 1975 mini a oil change its a 998cc leaded engine what oil can recommend "
Some ppl recommend 20/50 others say 10/40 ,as long as its a mineral oil you should be ok with either |
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