Topic: Classic Car choices

[tray fenny]

my dads car from when I was around 5/6. Always remember the seats where red hot if it was left in the sun.

[rob1966]

my dads car from when I was around 5/6. Always remember the seats where red hot if it was left in the sun.

I love the Mk3 GXL, those 4 headlights

[MrGrumpy]

The Mk3 to my mind is the best looking Cortina.

[Caligula?]

I've been looking for a decent Rover SD1 Vitesse to buy and fix up, unfortunately I can't find one that isn't tons of money or rusted to bits if it's affordable

[Brissyred]

All these old Fords now being classics, funny old world we live in.
Had one of these when I was in my 20's, Granada Ghia Coupe 3.0 Essex motor, sold it for 150 quid, probably worth a lot more now

[rob1966]

All these old Fords now being classics, funny old world we live in.
Had one of these when I was in my 20's, Granada Ghia Coupe 3.0 Essex motor, sold it for 150 quid, probably worth a lot more now

Between £10-12k now. The 4 door Ghia's are around £16-17k

[John C]

my dads car from when I was around 5/6. Always remember the seats where red hot if it was left in the sun.

I remember those sunny days:)

That's a boss car, as Rob says the twin headlights always made it - like on any car back then.

And at the time the colour would have been trendy also.

[rob1966]

I remember those sunny days:)

That's a boss car, as Rob says the twin headlights always made it - like on any car back then.

And at the time the colour would have been trendy also.

That is a really nice colour. A neighbour of mine had one in this gorgeous orange colour, lovely car.

I remember getting into my Dads MK2 Escort wearing shorts and almost getting 3rd degree burns off the vinyl

[MrGrumpy]

All these old Fords now being classics, funny old world we live in.
Had one of these when I was in my 20's, Granada Ghia Coupe 3.0 Essex motor, sold it for 150 quid, probably worth a lot more now

The Mk1 Granada/Consul is a rare beast these days. I will forever associate them with The Sweeney.

[rob1966]

Local car park yesterday, my eldest asks "what's that car Dad?". My Dad, or one of his mates I knew, was likely involved in the build as they worked at Triumph in Speke.

Not  sure of what engine is in it, as the TR7 didn't come with a V6 as per the badge and twin pipes and the TR8 used a Rover 3.5L V8 and most of these were for the US market

[John C]

Rob look at this absolute beauty. Scroll down to the video at the bottom. I love the colour, my mate had a Spitfire in the same. Smashing

https://competitions.vintageandclassiccarhire.com/product/triumph-gt6-mk3/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Triumph_GT6&fbclid=IwAR1hWXsrVP8wcpqGxSpBXtcBBhZXuzYqnM6jJ3h63v-msV7BAcsUs-Vn7Tk_aem_Ab3fcNz3xDoKqf8DYelJYie2xDc107q-DfudBrf2NehDUbYzuk-LAUqrydmsAfn9dv1U_BQbWN_keTH7HL2gmaJQEeUKzgtdkIq2vWDIAnV1FMSOYrM_ihWkcESRbOsx0QjGzfysWiEat8UwXKdGVKQo

[Ziltoid]

My mate was doing up a TR7 at his house in Leicester back in 92/93.  He moved and left it "rusting".  Said it wasn't worth the hassle.

[John C]

My mate was doing up a TR7 at his house in Leicester back in 92/93.  He moved and left it "rusting".  Said it wasn't worth the hassle.

wtf, mad get, it would be boss now.
My mate had one, bit unreliable but it was just a super little motor when he had it. I loved being out in it.

[Nobby Reserve]

1..2..3 or 4 & more in some models

Gonna start with one of the most popular.

Which model/mk is better than the rest?

Cortina Mk's 1-4..the Mk5 is too similar to the previous & is swerved.

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Lots of different makes & models out there to continue the thread.
Personally i love the Cortina Mk1.
I dŕove a Mk5 crusader for about 18 months after i passed my test which pulled me a bit but the Mk1 is so stylish.

My dad had a Mk1, Mk2, Mk3 & Mk4.

I only remember (born oin 1972) the Mk3 (brown) and Mk4 (red, NHF33S).

The Mk3 got pinched. The Mk4 got crushed when a pop truck lost control and crashed into it when it was parked outside my grandad's house (also caved in the front of the terraced house; my dad and grandad were inside, thankfully uninjured)

He then (1983) got a Sierra (red, 1.6L, CCK380Y), which he, years later, gave to me as an 18th birthday prezzie. And which I drove into the ground over the space of 4 years.

[TepidT2O]

Followed a bright yellow Ferrari 308 gtb today.  In some kind of rally trim.

Such a nice car.

[MrGrumpy]

I was not able to attend the Knebworth Classic Car show this year sadly. Instead I consoled myself by having a good snoop around the BMW E9 CSi that one of my parents neighbours brought.


http://www.munichlegends.co.uk/item/bmw-e9-30-csi

[gjr1]

Neil Peart's collection is going up for auction

https://www.goodingco.com/press/article/legendary-rush-drummer-neil-peart-estate-car-collection-to-be-presented-at

1964 Aston Martin DB5 (Estimate: $650,000 – $725,000)
Among the most recognizable and admired grand touring cars of all time is the Aston Martin DB5. Truly as sporty as it is elegant, the DB5 has come to embody the very definition of cool, forever linked to Sir Sean Connery’s portrayal of the ever-charming international spy, James Bond. Mr. Peart’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5, chassis DB5/1690/R, is one of just over 1,000 built, and was acquired by the consignor in 2009. It comes finished in the gorgeous colors of Silver Birch metallic over a navy blue leather interior, and also features a five-speed ZF gearbox and period-correct, alloy-rimmed Borrani wire wheels.


1964 Shelby Cobra 289 (Estimate: $900,000 – $1,000,000)
This magnificent 1964 Shelby Cobra 289, chassis CSX2234, was purchased by Mr. Peart in 2015 to serve as a centerpiece of his remarkable collection. It had received a comprehensive restoration in the mid-2000s, and is stated to have been a particularly intact example prior to the work. Equipped from new with the desirable Ford 289 V-8 engine and rack-and-pinion steering, CSX2234 is finished in all black livery with chrome wire wheels and a side exhaust. As one of the most famous, capable, and coveted sports cars ever built, Mr. Peart’s Cobra is the pride of his inventory of iconic sports cars.


1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S (Estimate: $1,200,000 – $1,500,000)
Often referred to as the world’s first true supercar, Ferruccio Lamborghini’s reality-defying Miura was the fastest production car of all time upon its release in 1966. Design house Gruppo Bertone’s Marcello Gandini designed the Miura’s stunning coachwork, concealing a mid-mounted transverse V-12 with an astonishingly low overall height of just over 41 inches. The Miura is understandably considered by some to be the most beautiful production car ever built. This particular Lamborghini Miura P400 S from Mr. Peart’s estate, chassis 4042, is finished entirely in his favored silver livery, and comes accented by a black interior. The impressive sports car is also fitted with air-conditioning and its boldly-styled Campagnolo cast alloy wheels.


1965 Maserati Mistral Spider (Estimate: $575,000 – $650,000)
For the 1963 model year, Maserati updated their successful 3500 GT with a completely new model: the Mistral. Featuring sophisticated and modern lines designed by the talented Pietro Frua, a total of 953 Mistrals were produced by the marque over its eight-year production run, of which only a mere 125 were completed as Spider convertibles. Mr. Peart’s Maserati Mistral Spider presented here, chassis AM109/S*049*, was built in 1965 and was initially sold through famed exotic car importer Hoffman Motors in New York City. A comprehensive restoration was performed by the renowned Ken Lovejoy of Boulder Creek, California while the car was under Mr. Peart’s ownership. Presented in a brilliant silver metallic over an oxblood leather interior, this Mistral 3500 Spider appears in superb condition.


1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupe (Estimate: $140,000 – $160,000)
This sleek two-place 1964 Jaguar E-Type Series I 3.8-Litre Coupe, chassis 890630, is finished in Opalescent Silver with a red leather interior. It has received significant, thoughtful upgrades, including a Tremec five-speed gearbox, lightweight flywheel, Wilwood disc brakes and uprated suspension components. Surely one of the most beautifully styled roadgoing Jaguars of all time.


1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe (Estimate: $250,000 – $300,000)
The Ghibli was designed by accomplished automotive stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro and is considered among his very finest work, boasting angular lines, hidden headlights, a long hood, and a dramatically sloping roofline. One of just 425 produced, this 1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe, chassis AM 115 49 2428, is resplendent in its silver metallic paint over a tan leather interior. Mr. Peart’s special Ghibli features correct Campagnolo center-lock alloy wheels, and it was added to his impressive group of “Silver Surfers” upon its importation from Europe in 2013.


1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe (Estimate: $150,000 – $180,000)
Mr. Peart’s Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe is a 327/340 hp coupe from 1963, the only model year to feature the iconic split rear window. Desirably equipped with a four-speed manual gearbox, chassis 30837S109652 is presented in silver with a red vinyl interior. The attractive and rare coupe received an extensive restoration prior to joining the Peart collection in 2011. The proportions, stance, and design details of the C2 Corvette coupe earn it a place among the greatest General Motors design achievements.

The E-Type in the picture is amazing to look at

[Ziltoid]

wtf, mad get, it would be boss now.
My mate had one, bit unreliable but it was just a super little motor when he had it. I loved being out in it.

He's just done this up over about 4 or 5 years

[John C]

Lovely that Zilts mate.

[bradders1011]

Perfect-looking AC Cobra came past me in Turin today, sounded beautiful.

[AndyInVA]

bit unreliable

that's an understatement. I think almost all British cars made around that time were a 'bit unreliable'. When I was in the RAF I used to have to park my Mini at the end of the car park that got the sun earliest so it would be dry and would start so I could leave on a Friday afternoon. Brand new minis would have wind screen wipers that didn't work. My previous Allegro had a fucked up suspension system that broke every few months.