New project? What to go for? (Not the usual criteria)

[willsy]

Righty I don't think I've ever made a 'what car next?' Thread so I thought I'd make one.

Me and my dad are looking for a new project to do together in our spare time to enjoy whilst getting some peace and quiet in the garage away from the women in the family.

Ill be selling my AX, the Smart Roadster and he's sold a classic motorbike which he's had.

So to start with we'll probably look to spend upto around £3,000 for the initial outlay on a car.

We'd like something which is;

An up and coming classic with a good scope for appreciaton
Spares dont cost the earth to buy
Has a decent amount of available spares should they be needed
Isn't the norm, something slightly different would be nice

Performance really doesn't matter, not looking for anything remotely toyish
It would be something to restore to mint OE example
We aren't really looking to do a complete bare bones restoration with excessive shell work but don't mind some cosmetics and general attention to detail

So far we've looked at quite a few options through all the old fords, mk1 and mk2 scirocco's, some old Porsches

[Dano]

Opel cadet :y:

Lol i have no idea, but sounds cool

[wolf_gsxr]

Mk2 escort with the 2.0 pinto on webbers. Maybe something American?

[Jay_]

Vauxhall Chevette? No idea how much they go for, just think they're cool!

[PhilloVTR]

Not sure on what they cost to buy but Astra GTE?

[manta]

Opel cadet :y:

Lol i have no idea, but sounds cool

Mk2 escort with the 2.0 pinto on webbers. Maybe something American?

Vauxhall Chevette? No idea how much they go for, just think they're cool!

Not sure on what they cost to buy but Astra GTE?

There would probably be bad rot to deal with on most of those.

[rhysg]

Like the idea of an old porsche :)

[Cam]

1.9 205 Gti pre cat.

[Prickle]

MG Maestro

[D1zzyman]

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[GolfJay]

Porsche 928

Getting rather rare now!

[Beaniemoo]

I think if you did an original Nova GTE that would fit your criteria quite well.
They rust badly which means lots of bodywork and welding
They are hugely rare as they all got destroyed by rust and the yout' of the late 90's
Not so old parts will be impossible to find
Ever going up in value as there are just none left

[Tommo87]

EF9 SiR (160bhp)/CRX SiR (160bhp)/DA6 Integra (160bhp)/EG6 SiR (170bhp) (notice a trend yet lol).

All the above should be in price range, all will go up in value, parts are readily available both new & used aftermarket and new & used OEM, non are particularly common and they all come with a B16a already fitted.

[W343NNA]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/66814_10200812643416665_1506887491_n.jpg

Tbh mate i think you should come and get this sorry state off me and put it back to its former glory

[Dan-Subtle]

Triumph Stag, probably a few out there in your budget.

[ltp22]

Not sure what parts are like or these but I have always fancied an old Celica ST

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/pas11802/2b9dcde4221f6e91e74e56ba119237de.jpg

[AlexB]

An old skoda rapid??
With the aircooled flat 4 (beetle engine iirc) so should be spares out there maybe a bus block for more grunt

Look cool with the older 4 headlamp front

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/penis4000/skoda-s110r-coupe-1107cc-1977_zps23ed4d78.jpg

[MJ05LLY]

Can you please find a ruined E30 M3 bmw and restore that!

The prices of restored ones are crazy at the minute!

[e8_pqck]

that celica looks good, a type RA with a lexus V8 would be awesome.

[EwynSaxo]

Can you please find a ruined E30 M3 bmw and restore that!

The prices of restored ones are crazy at the minute!

My cousin has a half finished e30 cab somesort of electrical failure can't get parts for the love no money, he had to have the new rag roof custom made for.it

[Mochachino]

What about an old Merc?

[GolfJay]

What about an old Merc?

1983 230 Mercedes lowrider (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190820162115)

Complete with Rayvern hydros, wire wheels and white walls!

[jsdvtr]

A old porsche 911 would be nice but arent going to be in that price range. not sure if its the 928 that are cheaper ones but fairly old.

Mk1 astra
MK1 nova
Mk1/2 escort

[LSOfreak]

a ford capri
vauxhall manta gte
or an old porsche

[stevo67]

Fiat uno ie turbo,I reckon these will be a future classic.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-FIAT-UNO-TURBO-IE-spares-or-repairs-/171019163150?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d189560e

[Pieface]

Audi Quattro, or if you like a true challenge Lancia Delta

[Jay_]

A cossie of some type?

[ltp22]

that celica looks good, a type RA with a lexus V8 would be awesome.

Like this one?

Celica V8 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C365684#)

[blackie_2k5]

Fiesta super sport if you can find one in budget

[headless]

Corrado Vr6 or Polo G40? :)
Orrr BMW m6? No I don't love german cars but am brainstorming.

[Gandi699]

Range Rover classic soft dash

[willsy]

Some good suggestions there thankyou, a fair few which I had t even considered.

Definitely ruling out anything Jap, not my cup of tea.

[JoeHindle]

Renault 5 GTT? I saw one today and it was immaculate.

[Beaniemoo]

I think you'll struggle to have the passion to the restoration to the quality you're obviously capiable of if you get anything anyone of us lot suggested.
You need to get something that YOU just want to do and have a passion for surely?

[manta]

Ascona 400?

Mk2 rs2000?

[DAMSK11]

A saxo.

[blackie_2k5]

Renault 5 GTT? I saw one today and it was immaculate.

Wouldn't mind a nice raider..

[Davyy]

An old jag?

[Prickle]

A saxo.

See the prev page. That used to be his. In much better condition though. :P

[jage]

People quoting mk1 and 2 escorts, they're expensive to buy in the first place. Even a shell is 2-3k now!

Think you and your dad should just have a think as you won't have the drive to finsih it if it's not a car you both lvoe!

[manta]

It's got to be something RWD and cheeky from the 80's.

Cheeky Manta?

[Prickle]

It's got to be something RWD and cheeky from the 80's.

Cheeky Manta?

You got rid of yours for a reason.

becauseSHIT iirc

[manta]

You got rid of yours for a reason.

becauseSHIT iirc

New shell on de way.

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