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Old 25 October 2020, 08:12 AM   #91
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ahhhh yes, back when there was plenty of high octane leaded gas
Yep. The last trip I filled up in MI with lead premium and didn't see it again til Texas. Had plenty of 104 with me though.

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Old 25 October 2020, 10:46 PM   #92
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I never saw an answer to the question "how vintage?" If you truly want vintage, then TR-6. For do nothing more modern, i agree with the xk-8 suggestions.
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Old 25 October 2020, 11:51 PM   #93
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Just beginning my search for a fun vintage-ish weekend car, preferably in the $10-20k range.

Have always been a fan of the Jaguar E-type, but that's way (WAY) out of the price range. I'm been looking at things like an Alfa Romeo Spider or maybe even an MG, but that's just a starting point.

Interested to see what you all have / had / any ideas on other models I should be thinking about. Also, what should I watch out for if I were to go down the Alfa Romeo route.

As a reference, below the Solstice that we used to own and took along the PCH a few years back. It was my wife's car and I loved the look, but hated the sluggishness of it. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on what to get next, and pics are always appreciated!




IMO, considering your parameters, reliability, operation cost, etc, and pending 2 vs 4 seats ...................


) FORGET ANYTHING EUROPEAN !!!!!!!!!!!!

) Lexus SC (bang for buck that will last a lifetime)

) Miata

) Honda S2000

) Mustang

) Corvette

) Solstice/Sky

) Toyota Solara

All of the above can be driven and enjoyed without the headaches of repair/service costs and frequent rollback rides, but lack the status symbol element. It comes down to enjoying the drive or enjoying other people seeing you drive ................. choices.
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Old 26 October 2020, 12:04 AM   #94
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I just thought about it as some have said Wranglers. What about an old bronco? Soft top, not near as common as jeeps and still easily repairable. I also watched a 1976 fj leave the block at Barrett Jackson yesterday for somewhere under 30. It was a complete restoration and looked amazing. So many cars leaving the block fairly cheap at Barrett Jackson this year. Maybe something to check out.

Also, it may have been mentioned and I missed it. What is your preference? What are you leaning towards (beyond a solstice)?


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Old 26 October 2020, 02:05 AM   #95
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How about something elegant.
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Old 26 October 2020, 02:16 AM   #96
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....or elegant and British.
1977 MGB with 3500 V8. VERY affordable, Classic,....sunny Sunday morning drive to a country pub. Lovely!
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Old 26 October 2020, 02:31 AM   #97
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Just watched Sunbeam - ALPINE this leave the block for $21,000. You don’t have to worry about pulling up to another at a stop light.


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Old 26 October 2020, 03:34 AM   #98
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....or elegant and British.
1977 MGB with 3500 V8. VERY affordable, Classic,....sunny Sunday morning drive to a country pub. Lovely!
MGBs are great. Parts extra readily available, classy and very affordable. Did you convert that to chrome bumpers? Ours here stateside have the ugly rubber bumpers post 74. Nice car btw.
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Old 26 October 2020, 03:37 AM   #99
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Not really vintage but my vote would be a Mazda MX-5 (Miata) or a Honda S2000
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Old 26 October 2020, 03:39 AM   #100
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....or elegant and British.
1977 MGB with 3500 V8. VERY affordable, Classic,....sunny Sunday morning drive to a country pub. Lovely!
Beautiful B!
I was also noticing the “V” emblem on the fender. I thought “that can’t say V8”, but I see it is. Never knew they had a V8 available in that car. Must move well!
I’d be interested in hearing more about it, restoration etc....
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Old 26 October 2020, 07:25 PM   #101
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I was also noticing the “V” emblem on the fender. I thought “that can’t say V8”, but I see it is. Never knew they had a V8 available in that car. Must move well!
I’d be interested in hearing more about it, restoration etc....
Not mine, but a very lovely image I found in Google.
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Old 27 October 2020, 07:36 AM   #102
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Thanks for all the input, gents! A lot of good advice from people a lot more knowledgeable than me, so that is greatly appreciated.

I think I'm leaning towards a BMW 1-series at this point - I like the small size (but with 4 seats), the power of the punch in its frame, and the price.

Not in a rush, so will be looking for the right price / mileage to come along. Let me know what you guys think!
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Old 27 October 2020, 07:46 AM   #103
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Looking for ideas - inexpensive vintage convertible

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Thanks for all the input, gents! A lot of good advice from people a lot more knowledgeable than me, so that is greatly appreciated.

I think I'm leaning towards a BMW 1-series at this point - I like the small size (but with 4 seats), the power of the punch in its frame, and the price.

Not in a rush, so will be looking for the right price / mileage to come along. Let me know what you guys think!

If you go BMW go M if you can swing it. M cars are more fun, hold value better and usually bypass many of the quirks of their regular production cars. Unfortunately you’d need to go with an M2 as BMW never made a E88 M car.


My thoughts as to the choice are, you can find a really good example of an e46 convertible M3 with a 6 speed for less than the price of a general example of the e88. The e46 is incredibly reliable and is the last of the BMW line up that is easy to maintain and simple to work on yet will last well over 200,000 miles. YMMV as I have owned a few and do most of the work myself so I know the ease of work, symptoms and potential problems.

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Old 27 October 2020, 07:55 AM   #104
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My old school E46 2000 323Ci cabriolet works for me. I've had it about 12 years, get it out of storage every Spring and put it away in the Fall. This one hasn't seen snow. I put about 5K kms or 3K miles on it every year and its been very reliable so far.
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