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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #30 on: 06 May 2007, 22:40:00 »
Been racking my brains trying to think of what I would genuinely buy for £3k, but nothing floats my boat...  :'(
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #31 on: 06 May 2007, 22:41:06 »
In response to Laidback............... ;D

Hang about Grandad! You even admitted to me that teh Maestro TURBO was entertaining. A very underestimated car ineed. My Montego Turbo used to embarress the hell out of a lot of boy racers. Apprarently, it once did 137mph on the M11 before the driver bottled out and stood on the brakes, at which point he or she (whoever it was) then discovered the art of brake fade!!!!!

All the same a great car.

OK, so my next contribution?

£3000 would get you a simply great XJS  HE v12. Now, like them or loathe them, they have stunning engines and great power.

Want sometghing unusual???? Try (if you are lucky) an Aston Martin Lagonda. You can get them very cheap now. A simply awsome car that needs very little work every five minutes - honest! But a great and rather radical motor car.
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #32 on: 06 May 2007, 23:01:19 »
hmmm...

3K doesnt get a lot these days, especially once the car gains an owners club, it all goes a bit money money money......

Capri 2.8 injection special
Porsche 924 TURBO (not the normal one) this was a wolf in sheeps clothing, 0-60 in 7 sec and genuine 150mph, 50-50 weight distribution, beautiful handling, all from a 2.0 and in a bodystyle that was slated for being a poor mans porsche (or a rich mans VW)
Maestro Turbo, another torque steer special, but a shed load of fun non the less.
Alfa Romeo GTV V6, not the current one, the 80's model, the engine noise was to die for.
Lancia delta turbo, another quick car, possibly because they rusted so fast and so had no bodywieght
Golf Ralley - only available in LHD, boxed arches and the G60 engine
Corrado VR6 or G60, one of the prettiest coupes of the 90's, still looks prettier that a lot of modern stuff

i could go on forever
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #33 on: 06 May 2007, 23:18:27 »
Capri 2.8 or Scorpio cossie :y
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #34 on: 06 May 2007, 23:40:11 »
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Well so far, only Mark come up with something really original (although I prefer my choice! ;)).
Hey Ho!  Mine has 3 wheels?!   :-?
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #35 on: 07 May 2007, 00:06:37 »
Sorry Theo, I forgot about yours.  :-[ That truly is original!

Scorpio Cossie? Drove one the other week.... £3k? I wouldn't give you £300 for one.
Nice seats though...

2.8 Capri! Oh yes!  :D
One of those cars that is, let's be honest, really not very good, but just has that certain "something"!

Yes the Maestro Turbo would be.... interesting!  ;D

GTV V6 (80's). Mmmm now there is a car! Shame they rust so badly.
Lancia Delta. Always wanted to try one out!
The Italians make some wonderful cars. Not remotely reliable, or well built, but wonderful all the same!  :)

Corrado G60. A freind had one in the late 90's. Damn quick and seemed to handle well as I recall.
Had the typically German interior, basic, plastic and black!

Fin. XJS V12??
Having had the XJ12 (briefly!) I will say the engine is silky smooth and also the biggest and most ridiculously laid out thing I have ever seen!
Oh, and £3k for a Lagonda? Wind your neck in!  ;D
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #36 on: 07 May 2007, 00:19:30 »
Sure sign I am getting old.... I really like the look of this!  :o
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Ford-Granada-3L-Ghia-MK1-Sweeny-MK-1_W0QQitemZ140113503230QQihZ004QQcategoryZ29755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh, and I know I shouldn't, but I still love these (had 4 or 5 so I really should know better!!)
This is the one to have!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-ROVER-SD1-VITESSE-Twin-Plenum_W0QQitemZ140115136474QQihZ004QQcategoryZ29759QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #37 on: 07 May 2007, 00:37:57 »
They would be 2 of my choices Laidback. I had a 3.0 Granada the same as that, one of the best cars ive had. I also had an SD1 but only a 2.6.

My 1st choice 3.0 Granny. :y
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #38 on: 07 May 2007, 07:20:43 »
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #39 on: 07 May 2007, 07:53:08 »
3k on something silly,,,,,,,,,,

id build a trike  8-)

id have to go find one of the stupidly long chassis your not allowed to build anymore.
the ones home build to take a v8 up front,not one with a bike engine or a old vw beetle engine.

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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #40 on: 07 May 2007, 08:15:28 »
How about a Sinclair C5 with some minor modifiactions, like an Omega Engine? ;)

Ok. I'll be sesible then... here are my 3 possibles. All must be in superb condition...

1. Hilman Avenger Tiger
2. Morris Marina 1800TC
3. Some other car...
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #41 on: 07 May 2007, 08:26:04 »
'dangle berries' to all this "originality". I want something that is powerful, comfortable, has lots of toys and looks great.

Oh, I have it already :D
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #42 on: 07 May 2007, 08:29:29 »
It would have to be a Ford Sierra 2.0 Twinky....preferably the 2000E... :y

Oh and the £2300 left over id save for keeping the Omega on the road. ;D
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #43 on: 07 May 2007, 08:45:05 »
If you're hankering after a Wankel go for the original!  

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NSU-RO-80-BLUE-1974-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-INSIDE-OUT_W0QQitemZ300106803227QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2192QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I can't find any RX3's or 4's, did those not come over here?
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Re: £3k Challenge.
« Reply #44 on: 07 May 2007, 09:25:04 »
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Sure sign I am getting old.... I really like the look of this!  :o
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stunning-Ford-Granada-3L-Ghia-MK1-Sweeny-MK-1_W0QQitemZ140113503230QQihZ004QQcategoryZ29755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Oh, and I know I shouldn't, but I still love these (had 4 or 5 so I really should know better!!)
This is the one to have!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1985-ROVER-SD1-VITESSE-Twin-Plenum_W0QQitemZ140115136474QQihZ004QQcategoryZ29759QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


That is nice

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