Just collected my latest purchase ...
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MX5's make for cheap track cars, not sure about hill climbs.
1963 Karmann Ghia
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
1959 356A Coupe Outlaw
1957 3.2 Speedster replica
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Barry used to have one of those many years ago - don't know if he's still got it.Bootsy wrote:Suzuki Cappuccino
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- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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I do remember - he loved it!
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Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
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The only other contender Porsche-wise was an early IB model (ideally an early '74) but it would need to be something very special - & nothing seemed to be on the market that fitted the bill.
So it didn't seem likely that I'd be buying another Porsche at this stage – so what else was of interest ?
I've found myself repeatedly drawn towards these cars – I love the innovation/quirkiness of '60's/'70's Citroens but wonder when/what I'd actually use it for – plus they are a bit too big for me (but I will probably have to tick this off the 'list' at some stage)
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The only other contender Porsche-wise was an early IB model (ideally an early '74) but it would need to be something very special - & nothing seemed to be on the market that fitted the bill.
So it didn't seem likely that I'd be buying another Porsche at this stage – so what else was of interest ?
Well remembered Tim !impmad2000 wrote:Did you ever scratch the Citroen DS itch Andy ?
I've found myself repeatedly drawn towards these cars – I love the innovation/quirkiness of '60's/'70's Citroens but wonder when/what I'd actually use it for – plus they are a bit too big for me (but I will probably have to tick this off the 'list' at some stage)
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Something Italian?
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....good for you Andy, I recently purchased one too!Lightweight_911 wrote:.....plus in recent years I've become even more biased towards smaller-engined JDM cars ….
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77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
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I reckon Honda S800 would fit the bill
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Fulvia! Oh, no hold....you already got one!
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987 Gen 2 Boxster
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987 Gen 2 Boxster
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- it would need to be an original Dieppe-built car (& ideally a Gordini-engined model) but prices for decent cars were out of my budget.IanM wrote:Alpine A110
I did consider one very nice-looking car which had been 'restored' by its previous owner (in Belgium) but when put up on a lift it was obvious that the chassis hadn't been included in the work.
The price was too high anyway …
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Andy
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- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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Alfa Sud / Sprint Veloce/ early GTV…..
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'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
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'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
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The only Italian car I considered was a Maserati Merak ... I love the looks - & they seem great value compared to most of their contemporaries – but again a bit too big/heavy (& probably too 'exotic' for me)
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The only Italian car I considered was a Maserati Merak ... I love the looks - & they seem great value compared to most of their contemporaries – but again a bit too big/heavy (& probably too 'exotic' for me)
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Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
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BMW 02 series?
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So we have ruled out Porsches and anything Italian.
….and we are looking for something light, pretty and under 2 litres.
Something Coventry Climax powered?
….and we are looking for something light, pretty and under 2 litres.
Something Coventry Climax powered?
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99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
99 Boxster 2.5 > 2.7 hill climber
71 914/6 3.0 - gone
'You see Paul, hill climbing is like making love to a beautiful woman. You get your motor running, check your fluids, hang on tight and WHOA..30 seconds later it's all over!' Swiss Tony
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Pick any one from ten !
1. Lotus Elise
2. Smart Brabus Roadster
3. Datsun 240Z ( above 2 Litres but great cars )
4. Caterham
5. Original Fiat 500 tuned to Abarth spec'
6. Volvo P1800
7. 2002 ( already suggested in previous post )
8. De Tomaso Mini
9. Alfa 105 GT Junior
10. Alfa Guilia
1. Lotus Elise
2. Smart Brabus Roadster
3. Datsun 240Z ( above 2 Litres but great cars )
4. Caterham
5. Original Fiat 500 tuned to Abarth spec'
6. Volvo P1800
7. 2002 ( already suggested in previous post )
8. De Tomaso Mini
9. Alfa 105 GT Junior
10. Alfa Guilia
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Renault 5 Gordini turbo