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The maximum amount of cars I can own is 6. N+1 theory (i.e. one more than maximum) says that the 7 cars I currently own, is the perfect amount for me. However I want a Spitfire. No point debating with me on the merits of them (some say none) but I want one. I've mentioned the reasons why a few times so I won't bore you the full details. TL;DR is around the time I started really getting interested in cars (rather than just planes) I was 18 and went round the Haynes museum. Decided there I wanted a BGT, Midget or Spitfire. I'm in the lucky position (probably not forever) that I can own all three. The first two are ticked off (Midget still needs finishing) so just need the third. But that means I need to sell something to make room. Two in storage, two in the garage and two on the drive is enough. My funds aren't unlimited and I have a lot tied up in cars. The question is which one. As usual with my threads, this will almost certainly end up as a buying/running thread soon enough. Just this time a Spitfire. So what is currently in the fleet and their status? 1963 Rover P4 110 Last in. Running and driving just fine. 1968 MG Midget Currently it doesn't look like this (see further photo below in the garage) but I'm still plodding on with restoration. I have enjoyed doing the bodywork on this. 1974 Dolomite Sprint This is slowly being consumed by boxes and car parts. I really want to get this back on the road but enthusiasm has dwindled. A right pain to work on and panels are non existent or very expensive. Just ask Gingernutz/Captain70 how much they enjoyed fixing the green Dolomite up. An awful lot of work still needs to be done but some of it could potentially be deferred if I wanted to get it on the road sooner. I haven't done anything on this for at least 2 years now. But it's the coolest car I own (imo) and will be fantastic once done. 1974 MGB GT I've not had it out this year but intend to. I think I've owned this for nearly 6 years now and the longest I've ever owned a car. My first classic and one of the three that I've always wanted. I don't think I've got bored of it yet. 2000 Porsche Boxster I've had this for four years now. I did contemplate selling it but once I jumped back in, I realised that was a silly thing to think about. Maybe this is my last season with it. 2003 Audi TT For a long time I hated TTs. The funny thing is, I still don't particularly love them now. However this car literally does everything I need in a car. Cheap to buy, fast enough to overtake with ease, reasonable on fuel, handles well enough and comfortable on long journeys. Bodywork is reasonable but as this photo shows, it gets doors smashed in by people parking too close and not giving a damn about other peoples cars. A good reason why I could never own a really expensive new car. If I had to get rid of all my cars for whatever reason, this is the one I'd keep. 2015 Honda Civic Tourer The most expensive car I've ever bought. Not too happy about it but it keeps Mrs SiC happy. Technically it's her car, even though I pay the loan on it. Non mover as I don't want a divorce. It's only here for completeness. The question is, which one(s) would you keep and which would go?