Pre 1985 motor: What can I get in VGC for £2000?

[Split_Pin]

I'm thinking about changing my Astra Coupe for something more interesting whilst its still got MOT. Just pie in the sky for now like.

 

I reckon £2k is about way I'll get as its only got 63k, is immaculate and has decent modifications.

 

I've totally lost touch with old car prices these days, everything seems expensive, scene, OSF etc. I'm looking for something pre 85, needing no work with MOT and that looks presentable.

 

Is there anything out there? Ideally pre 80, no Maestros, Montegos, MK2 Polos or Japanese post 80 stuff. No Vauxhalls, had lots, got one already.

 

I like Volvos up to 1990ish, anything European?

 

LOST.

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[saucedoctor]

Orion Ghia Injection? I don't think the OSF tax has hit them fully. Plus a good one is a great thing.

[Fabergé Greggs]

Duh! X1/9 Obvs. 

[Split_Pin]

Ooh, that's a flipping mega one! I could totally see me in one of those Orions. I reckon it would go down a storm at a car show too, amongst the RS models.

[vulgalour]

I notice you haven't outruled the GLORIOUS PRINCESS and it just so happens there's one for sale with an MoT needing absolutely no* work that's well within your budget!

[Split_Pin]

I do like Princesses but not quite for me this time round

[Felly Magic]

Onion Ghia injections do have the OSF scene tax these days as well, £2k will get you one that needs a bit of fettling

[Split_Pin]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/321612529181

 

This is a cooking version for 2k, its a cracker but not quite me.

[saucedoctor]

2 bags would get you the mother of all pre-facelift Rover SD3s. If you can find one.

[skattrd]

Choice of BL tat, Metro/Maestro/Allegro etc.

Renault 5, 12, 9, a bit newer than '85 there's 18, 21, 25, fuego but my choice would probably be an 11 turbo.

 

So much choice tbh.

[Split_Pin]

Had to Google that. Definitely not me, a 75 is what I'd love as a daily driver one day.

[Split_Pin]

A 12 would be ace but not for an amateur like me!

[BavarianRetro]

1984 BMW 323i Baur TC2 Cabriolet?

 

Good interior, new dash, great mechanically, drives superbly. Structurally sound. 12 months MoT. Cosmetically challenged.

 

Change.

[320touring]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reliant-Scimitar-GTE-AUTO-/251727266874?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a9c1d443a

[320touring]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROJECT-1982-3-CHEVROLET-CAMARO-Z28-5-OL-V8-EX-INDIE-PACE-CAR-NO-SWAP-/131379191892?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e96cf6054

[inconsistant]

You'd get a 924 in fantastic condition that needs almost nothing doing to it for 2 grans.

[purplebargeken]

Dolomite or Toledo? Nice cars to drive, descent parts availability, cheap insurance and easy to work on.

[Split_Pin]

That Camaro is a bit mental!

[Split_Pin]

Also like an E30

[trigger]

Find yourself another £500 and you can take my Civic away!

[Junkman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Allegro-Vanden-Plas-1500-1979-/171554206562

 

[Taff]

X1/9 or a 924

 

or buy my Escort for 300 flids and spend the rest on Charlie and hookers

[Split_Pin]

Thanks for the suggestions so far .

 

My Dad had an E 30 BMW so quite into that suggestion. An old Volvo 340 with the nosecone would be ace too. Finding one is LOLZ though.

 

I like an Allegro, not sure I could get over the whole thing though.

[barrett]

What are nyou planning to use it for? Daily driver or weekend fun? Do you do a lot of long distance driving? Will it be your only car?

 

If you aren't relying on it as transport then the world is pretty much your oyster. There are a hell of a lot of interesting-ish old cars in budget to choose from, but if you want something robust enough to survive the daily commute you might be more limited. Obviously anything can be used for any purpose, but something 40 years old 'needing no work' is going to wear out if driven everyday so you have to be prepared for annoying and seemingly random mechanical failures. And you can't just pop to eurocarparts or whatever to get bits.

 

I'd suggest something British as spares and knowledge will be more easily available. Something like a Herald would be good - easy to drive, keeps up with modern traffic, almost every bit available off the shelf and simple enough for any decent mechanic to sort. £2000 will get a tidy saloon in good health.

[NorfolkNWeigh]

All Vauxhalls etc etc but I think you struggle to spend £2k on an early Carlton or an FE Victor/ VX, not a. VX4/90 or Ventora worth having though.

Otherwise anything big and thirsty BMW 7, Merc W126, Royale ,Granada possibly a Range Rover- the world is your lobster.

[Split_Pin]

Weekend toy only, so practicalities aren't a problem. Fe Victor sounds good!

[barefoot]

A Porsche 928 is the clear winner here.

[New POD]

mk1 astra GTE might be had for £2K but it will be fecked. and definitely badly modified.  Scene tax.

[Rusty_Rocket]

A Porsche 928 is the clear winner here.

 

A £2k 928 will be a world of pain- better to beg/ borrow/ steal another few k and get a usable one.

944 on the other hand.. 

[barefoot]

A £2k 928 will be a world of pain- better to beg/ borrow/ steal another few k and get a usable one.

944 on the other hand.. 

 

Yeah sorry, I lost count.