Classic car purchase

Kernow666

i am looking to buy myself a classic car for my upcoming 40th but dont want to lash out on something thats going to dramatically drop in value ( i know i cant predict this )

am looking to buy something from the 80s

Ford Capri
Audi Quattro
Golf GTI
Escort Cosworth

even a DeLorean

have a budget of 20-30k

atrixblue.-MFR-.

Escort cossie LUX would be my choice although NOT a 80's car a 90's 1992-1996, because I wouldn't have to worry about part availability can get all parts with the exclusion of OEM body panels, with no issues from many different suppliers cossie will increase in value. Rust is your main concern with these so make sure you find a solid sound original.

Another option I would consider is the Sierra RS500.

Capri mk1 increasing in value even for a restore project your talking 1-3 yrs for a full restore to show quality and probably spend more than what its worth getting there.if buying fully restored I don't think their worth the money people ask for them but I'm no fan of a capri, I'd rather a MK1 escort mexico over a capri.

Mk1 golf GTI theyre OK but if your after something with allot more power its not the one for you.


Quattro I really really love to have one of these the put offs for me are expensive to buy as a resto and parts are scarce for somethings and expensive to boot, sourcing parts can be a long tedious process.


delorean umm do you want punish your wallet.

Kernow666

thanks for your comments , ideally loking for a car i dont have to do anything too and if something did go wrong i could source parts no probs & cheaply so the escort/sierra are good choices

missile

Of those options, IMHO the Audi Quattro would be the best buy. Suggest you join the club to gain access to the dedicated forum to glean more info and seek advice. http://quattroownersclub.com/


Currently advertised is a very tidy well maintained 1987 Audi Quattro for £15,000 and a not so tidy one for £1,700 - PM me if you want details.


I would avoid the DeLorean, but it's your money buy whichever one rocks your boat.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

Kernow666 wrote: »

thanks for your comments , ideally loking for a car i dont have to do anything too and if something did go wrong i could source parts no probs & cheaply so the escort/sierra are good choices

out of your list it would seem the escort/sierra is cheaper to maintain as in service items and part availability is not restricted due to its fan base if its not available OEM second hand then its there in the aftermarket new.

EssexExile

Firstly can I say I'm insulted that you think cars from my middle years are "classic".;) Secondly, don't forget cars back then were much less reliable. A car from that era will need constant maintenance & will cost you money. Have fun.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

EssexExile wrote: »

Firstly can I say I'm insulted that you think cars from my middle years are "classic".;) Secondly, don't forget cars back then were much less reliable. A car from that era will need constant maintenance & will cost you money. Have fun.

I beg to differ, My BIL ran a modified escort RS turbo 2.1 ZVH conversion other than basic services and annual winter protections, there was no constant maintenance and it was daily driver not a trailer queen.


Not like cars of today where ECU and ABS modules and sensors can cost a packet to replace and diagnose, cars of that era are much easier to repair due to less ECU governing and less specialist tools and equipment to have.

Kernow666

again thanks for all the postive comments guys

must say i trust cats opinions more than dogs

JustinR1979

Lotus Carlton....

Spicy_McHaggis

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Lotus Carlton....

I remember the first time I got behind the wheel of one, couldn't work out what all the fuss was about until I exceeded 3000 revs.

mjoneseyjones

atrixblue.-MFR-. wrote: »

I beg to differ, My BIL ran a modified escort RS turbo 2.1 ZVH conversion other than basic services and annual winter protections, there was no constant maintenance and it was daily driver not a trailer queen.


Not like cars of today where ECU and ABS modules and sensors can cost a packet to replace and diagnose, cars of that era are much easier to repair due to less ECU governing and less specialist tools and equipment to have.

You can beg to differ all you like, modern cars (like most modern engineering) are more reliable than older equivalents regardless of the fact your brother in law once had a reliable car.

Just because there's more to go wrong these days it doesn't mean they go wrong more often, and it's rarely a full on breakdown when they do.