They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 With the new top gear reminding us all of the true meaning of the word GT, as in Grand Tourer, I wondered what you lot would decree to be the best autoshite GT cars. Something you would load with luggage and speed off to the south of France in for a spot of credit card touring. No more than 2 doors, must have had style, grace and some pace in its day. not overly sporty but should be reasonably involving to drive and make a nice noise. My first thought was Jag XJS but good ones are starting to get expensive. Mercedes 300e coupe?? maybe even an e36 coupe as long as it had the correct number of cylinders? edited to ask - can soft tops be GTs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Porsche 928 BMW 8 series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conkerman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Ford cougar v6.406 coupe. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk adw1977, face, tonedepear and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 If cost is considered, a MB C124 with an OM603 running on waste veg. Lake Como and back on £17.64 of fuel. Otherwise a Cit SM or if that's not sufficiently autoshite then my scruffy old Sudsprint 1300 was smooth, swift and comfy enough to pass for a GT. Sudsprint, 11001010, Twiggy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 2 Doors - CheckLarge boot -Check3.0 V6 - CheckComfortable but able to be hustled along if needed - CheckGrace and Style - Not quite so sure about that but it looks like an NSX from the back from about 500m away? ​Coincidentally for sale soon as well........ egg, Uncle Jimmy, HillmanImp and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conkerman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Good shout I like those. Handsome. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Ford cougar v6.406 coupe. Sent from my Vodafone Smart ultra 6 using TapatalkOnly if you can fit the seats.You doseem to sit On them, rather than In..... spike60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Lexus SC300 / 400 aka Toyota Soarer. The 400 version has that lovely 1UZ 4.0 V8, meanwhile the 3.0 straight 6 would still be plenty to be getting on with. I know that even an LS400 can be hustled around if need be, so I'm sure a smaller chassis would be even more engaging if required. They can be had cheap too. As demonstrated at the Morris Lesley auction I went to in the summer. A tatty but easily sorted SC400 sold for £800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Oh no, it's Yoko Ono, oh no no no oh no.Wait a minute, maybe it's not. It's Lucy in the Skyline with diamonds. RayMK, danthecapriman, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Capri mk1 3.0 V6, best in E spec. alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 There's something I have to tell you love. I'm shagging your sister. Shep Shepherd, egg, alf892 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Capri mk1 3.0 V6, best in E spec.You hit the nail on the head there. With the later 4 speed box and a 190bhp essex. Yes please. danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 You hit the nail on the head there.With the later 4 speed box and a 190bhp essex. Yes please.I'd have an auto, cos I'm a lazy sod! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 If you have more hair on your chest then on your head then I'd suggest one of these might be more in keeping for the trip. HillmanImp, coalnotdole, Jim Bergerac and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 106 diesel. Lacquer Peel, tonedepear, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmatt Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 If you have more hair on your chest then on your head then I'd suggest one of these might be more in keeping for the trip. Trigger beat me to it, this was mine. Jim Bell, Junkman and danthecapriman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Supernaut, mercrocker and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 M'coli, Dick Longbridge, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 How about a shonky XK8 with moon mileage, worn seats and scuffed bumpers? I've been on ebay, and there are a few such examples for less than I expected...... dome, garethj and robinmasters 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 MK1 Granada Ghia coupe for me. JeeExEll, Dippy, mercrocker and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Ideally, it should be something Continental.... Sudsprint, eddyramrod, Twiggy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Either of these two...Perfection! Dead_E23, danthecapriman, Junkman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Richard, EssDeeWon, forddeliveryboy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 XJ-Ss are still cheaper than most of what's been mentioned above, with the notable and honorable exceptions of the Accord Coupe and the 106 Diesel. I'd say Rover 800 Coupe,http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C803864 or Renault Avantime,http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-Renault-Avantime-2-0-16v-Dynamique-2dr-/201560331358 or maybe a Toyota Soarer if you actually want to get there under your own power.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Soarer-2-5i-Twin-Turbo-Auto-/381468448263 brownnova, Sudsprint, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort1977 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Good thread. Surely the AS answer is Lagoona Coopay? If too expensive, just wait five minutes. Dead_E23, Sudsprint, ShiteRider and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Equalizer Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 C140 Benz. Still available for pocket money. NorfolkNWeigh, Dirk Diggler, spike60 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 2002 Chevrolet Monte CarloVery Quiet - checkHuge boot - checkReasonable economy + big tank = good rangeExcellant air con - checkLHD for tolls - checkVery comfy seats - checkVery, very good autoboxIt's a Chevy, so everyone will ignore it.Handling is plenty good enough for holidays. I couldn't work out if it was front or rear wheel drive, so had to look underneath.Definitely shite despite all the above qualities I did a grand tour of sorts in this rented Monte Carlo, around California / Nevada. Damn good car. edit - No, soft tops cannot be grand tourers, not when open anyway. The essence of GT motoring is arriving unruffled after a long and fast drive. Can't be done " in the wind". danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 CL500. Mega cruising speed, +20mpg, very comfy, 2001 Satnav that doesn't know half the large roads built in europe in the last 15 years exists and a large boot for all the contraband booze you're going to bring back.Purple spike60, Skizzer, dome and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Rover 220 turbo coupe? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DVee8, EssDeeWon, Insideimsmiling and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 2 doors, style*, grace* and pace? That'll be my V6 Calibra then... Sudsprint, Skizzer, Alanism and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now