Reliant Scimitar GTE

[Pondrew]

Yes, you do seem quite fussy. It would be best then to stick with the E89, maybe get a different colour for a nice change.

The E89 stays. I am looking to get shot of the 440 as I don't really use it and it takes up garage space. I have done everything I can to make it 100% perfect (for me); now I'm bored!
My plan is to buy a couple of old Kawasaki motorbikes (I have my eye on a couple) to 'tinker' with and get up to scratch, then to also have an old car.
I think I'm a wannabe collector, just the bank manager has other ideas!

The 440 is worth about £25k, plus I am due a small inheritance sometime in the new year, so that is the budget for the lot.

 

[tiglon]

1970's Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV.

You're welcome.

 

[Pondrew]

You're welcome.

Thanks Will. :lol: :lol:
I know it's sacrilege being a 'car' person, but never really had a thing for Alfas.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I was never a fan of the Scimitar GTE - I preferred the Gilbern Invader, Lancia Beta HPE and Volvo P1800ES alternatives.

If a TVR 3000 looks a bit expensive how about the later TVR S with the Ford Cologne V6?

 

[Zedebee]

I always wanted a Lancia Beta Montecarlo, but now the only Italian I’d seriously contemplate is a GT Junior.

 

[Pondrew]

I always wanted a Lancia Beta Montecarlo

Me too, until I realised that they melted in the rain. Beautiful looking car, though.

 

[Pondrew]

Volvo P1800ES alternatives.

Seen the prices of those, Iain? :x
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1498785

 

[Mr Tidy]

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Volvo P1800ES alternatives.
Seen the prices of those, Iain?
https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1498785

Ouch.

Mind you that one is a bit of a rarity.

 

[Pondrew]

My last lease car was a Volvo; wasn't impressed TBH. :lol:

I can just see it now "so what car you got now Pond?"
"I've bought a £35k classic"
"Nice; is it an E-type Jag or Sierra Cosworth?"
"Nope. It's a Volvo" :rofl: :rofl:

 

[pvr]

Stay away from anything British if you want to be able to ever drive it. The 944 sounds like a good suggestion, way out of 911 territory though

 

[Pondrew]

Stay away from anything British if you want to be able to ever drive it.

Driving it is an added bonus for me; British is the way forward when it comes to classic cars. Wouldn't expect you to understand.

 

[pvr]

I understand very well. Owned one British made car, worst I ever had. Discovery, enough said

But you don’t own the cars long enough to break down on you often enough

 

[Pondrew]

I understand very well. Owned one British made car, worst I ever had. Discovery, enough said

It's all about nostalgia when you get to our age.
You know how you get all glassy-eyed when you see a windmill or an old pair of clogs, or a bunch of tulips; or someone smoking weed in public?
Nostalgia. Gets to us all!

 

[MikeyH]

Saab turbo maybe? Or a Triumph Spitfire, cheapish to buy and easy to maintain.

 

[Argyll Andy]

Saab turbo maybe?

A Viggen if you can find one in decent shape

 

[MikeyH]

I had to google that

 

[Griffo46]

Something red without rust but LHD. Well under budget too.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155322043347?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Uzk8DTZ4QNu&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tpxgU64gR32&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Mr Tidy]

LHD would be a PITA, and those bumpers look minging.

Nice car otherwise!

 

[Pondrew]

LHD would be a PITA, and those bumpers look minging.

Agreed. I can barely deal with a RHD, couldn't imagine a left hooker. And those bumpers are minging. In fact the whole car looks minging and only £10k!

 

[Pondrew]

Saab turbo maybe?

No Saabs. I had a very bad experience with an ex business partner over a Saab (long story). My dad had a Saab 96 (900cc two stroke) when I was a little kid. I loved it but think it may have contributed significantly to global warming.
Those were the days before Carbon Dioxide had been invented.