Taff Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Alright chaps, shall we look for a bit of a challenge? I've mentioned it elsewhere but a change in circumstances means I have an empty garage, time on my hands and couple of hundred quid. Plus I fancy something a bit daft and pointless, & potentially topless and maybe even Italian. Yeah, I know… Budget is very close to £300, of course I expect a pristine Testarossa for this kind of money. No problems with getting my hands dirty, oh and can we find it somewhere in the West Country please?In reality, anything slightly shite will be considered but if someone has a ropey MX5, MGF, X1/9 etc knocking about, I would be interested
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 X19 has to be the obvious choice, or a really shagged out old Alfa spider, but you won't get even an uber skanky one for that money so I am talking arse. Back to X19 then. Or a really fetid Spitfire or Midget?
Sigmund Fraud Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 I vote MX5. They are cheap, easy to maintain, reliable and incredible fun to drive. £300 will probably get you a shabby one without T&T, that may need a spot of welding. For double that you can get one in reasonable condition and on the road. I don't think you can get anything sporty and italian for your budget. You may be able to find a rather shagged MGF, though. I don't like those, but fellow 'shitter purplebargeken does, and I'm sure he can provide some sound advice.
HMC Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Depends what your definition of ropey will stretch to, and if there's a bit of headroom in the budget, but there's a pug 504 convertible on e bay. In bits and needing some welding, but worth a look perhaps? On my phone so not sure how to do a proper linky. It ticks the Italian box technically as IIRC Pinninfarina built the bodies, so it's genuine Italian steel that's done it's thing and needs tickling with a MIG. If its a proper midlife crisis however,from what I've seen MX5s seem to be the thing.
spike60 Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 A couple of years ago i bought a 1996 Spider with long test for £355. I spent about the same on it and broke even when I sold it 2 months later, it probably needed another £800 ish spending on it. I would rather buy better than trying to polish a turd. So Alfa Spiders are probably out, yes.
Asimo Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 MGF or if you can't be bothered with Hydrasag, MG TF. Massive choice, engine in correct place. This one includes free HGF project http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-1-8-Sprint-Spares-or-repair-/111278839774?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19e8bc57de
Partridge Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 How about a knackered BMW floppytop or Vauxhall Ashtray Hairdressermatic? And Vauxhall is British Alfa Romeo, really.
purplebargeken Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 MGF all the way! First one cost me £390, second one cost me £250 and the current one also cost £250. All of these were without T & T, but needed nowt more than a service and a tyre. The first one needed brake discs and pads but they came with the car. MGF's simply cannot get any cheaper IMHO. There are plenty in breakers and parts are very reasonable. There are some great forums around with plenty of sound advice. They are comfy, handle well and look great. HGF doesn't always strike! Go for it. Barry Cade 1
Junkman Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Midwife crisis?Topless?Italian? Step right this way, Sir. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-RARE-CLASSIC-HONDA-PRELUDE-2-0-EX-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-VTEC-VTI-/121274589646 Resale within Shiter circles very probable. skattrd and Twiggy 2
Barry Cade Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 MGF's are ACE, but the X1/9 is the king. Finding one that is motable for 300 quid now is not easy though. eddyramrod 1
Taff Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Midwife crisis?Topless?Italian? Step right this way, Sir. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-RARE-CLASSIC-HONDA-PRELUDE-2-0-EX-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-VTEC-VTI-/121274589646 Resale within Shiter circles very probable. When the aerial erects, the aerial makes a slight whining noise any advert that use's the "E" word gets my full attention Junkman and Twiggy 2
Taff Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 How about a knackered BMW floppytop or Vauxhall Ashtray Hairdressermatic? And Vauxhall is British Alfa Romeo, really. Beamers are cool, but as my company rep rocket is a BMW320 (admitedly an 63 plate model, and therefore not even remotely shite) so it would have to be an E36 or older to "light my candle", as it were MGF all the way! First one cost me £390, second one cost me £250 and the current one also cost £250. All of these were without T & T, but needed nowt more than a service and a tyre. The first one needed brake discs and pads but they came with the car. MGF's simply cannot get any cheaper IMHO. There are plenty in breakers and parts are very reasonable. There are some great forums around with plenty of sound advice. They are comfy, handle well and look great. HGF doesn't always strike! Go for it. lots of cheap ones about, it's looking favorite!! MGF's are ACE, but the X1/9 is the king. Finding one that is motable for 300 quid now is not easy though. I would a love an X1/9 that smelt of wet dog and whistled through it's screen seal when I exceeded 50mph
RoadworkUK Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Howzabout a 306 Cabrio? Pininfarina badge on the rear wing means it's virtually a Ferrari. Talbotman and Junkman 2
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 One of those went for 410 on teatray last week.
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Midwife crisis?Topless?Italian? Step right this way, Sir. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUNNING-RARE-CLASSIC-HONDA-PRELUDE-2-0-EX-IMMACULATE-CONDITION-VTEC-VTI-/121274589646 Resale within Shiter circles very probable. I love this! Italy is of course right next to Japan. Junkman and Bren 2
Junkman Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 I love this! Italy is of course right next to Japan. Alfa Romeo Arna. Nuff sed? Ghosty 1
Bren Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Would sooner have the honda. MGF has a kettle for an engine, sills on a £300 mx5 will be tea bag - like. Can't think of any more beverage related puns.
Taff Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 I love this! Italy is of course right next to Japan. Both proud members of the team that cam second in WW2, along with the Billy Boxheads. It's all close enough for me Vince70 1
purplebargeken Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 Just one example of MGF'ness: 181324085754 Not all of 'em are kettles.
Taff Posted February 15, 2014 Author Posted February 15, 2014 Just one example of MGF'ness: 181324085754 Not all of 'em are kettles. and I could murder my victims in there and no-one would ever know... Vince70 1
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 True, but is there enough boot space to store the corpses? Always an important consideration in any car purchase choice. eddyramrod 1
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Both proud members of the team that cam second in WW2, along with the Billy Boxheads. It's all close enough for me Italy cleverly switched sides half way through (after Mussolini fooked off preparatory to getting hung upside down next to his flooze), so on one view Italy counts as WINNAH.
purplebargeken Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 If you dismember them first, you can also store bits under the bonnet as that holds the spare tyre in a convenient compartment. MGF rulz!!!!
burraston2006 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Try something a bit more left field- should be able to pick up a SCAB 900 soft top for peanuts. Also have mucho hairdresserness points aswell! Inspector Morose 1
skattrd Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Wasn't Wuvvum making noises about selling his 900 flopytop?
KruJoe Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 I'll just leave this here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Spider-project-or-parts-/161223699271?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2589ae6b47 Also, Mk2 MR2's can be won for under £300 with T+T, and red ones count as Italian, coz it looks a Ferrari innit.
Taff Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 If you dismember them first, you can also store bits under the bonnet as that holds the spare tyre in a convenient compartment. MGF rulz!!!! you know, I often wonder why MG went bust. With sales blurb like that, they really should be the jewel in the crown of Britsh Engineering Try something a bit more left field- should be able to pick up a SCAB 900 soft top for peanuts. Also have mucho hairdresserness points aswell! That would really piss off my ex-wife and score me even more H8R points with her lawyer. And thats a GOOD THING I'll just leave this here. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Spider-project-or-parts-/161223699271?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2589ae6b47 Also, Mk2 MR2's can be won for under £300 with T+T, and red ones count as Italian, coz it looks a Ferrari innit. I love you
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