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Swisdom
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Hi all, I've got a little project on the go that might be of interest to some of you, it's car related but not something I'm ready to share widely just yet.
If you have an interest in cars and fancy having a look and giving some honest feedback, drop me a message or reply here and I'll send details over individually.
Fair warning, I will be asking actual questions and looking for actual answers. Thanks in advance
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Pop the details in a PM - happy to have a look.1
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Me too!!0
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Is it a rebuild? Or Kit requiring SVA?
Are you after Technical Support?
I used to work for the DVSA, so I can answer most questions, but if I don’t know the answer I probably know someone who can help.0 -
If it’s a question about where and how to put in the petrol I can help, if not then I’m out.1
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Does it relate to removing unwanted badges from the back of a car? Recently spotted in our local Lidl car park.
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I'm a big Porsche fanatic, but mainly the air cooled pre 2000 cars, although I'm relaxing into Jags as I get older.1
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jonseventyfive said:I'm a big Porsche fanatic, but mainly the air cooled pre 2000 cars, although I'm relaxing into Jags as I get older.A lot of people do - especially the Mk II and E-Type
I'm still a Porsche man as well even though I'm in my 70th year!
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The first 4 digits of that number plate should be FEMIAshers said:Does it relate to removing unwanted badges from the back of a car? Recently spotted in our local Lidl car park.1 -
I’m into cars but classic rather than modern.2
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Same heresillav nitram said:I’m into cars but classic rather than modern.1 -
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Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
Will need to be pre ‘86 for tax and MOT exemption mateR0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
87/88? A classic? Sorry for sounding rude ROTW, but are you taking the piss? They stopped building (standard affordable) classics about 1964.R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
I get that mate, but happy to get one and hang on for a year or two.DaveMehmet said:
Will need to be pre ‘86 for tax and MOT exemption mateR0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
I believe the term Modern Classic covers the period up to 2000 - so only half taking the piss. I would certainly prefer cars from this period to most pre 1964 cars.Algarveaddick said:u
87/88? A classic? Sorry for sounding rude ROTW, but are you taking the piss? They stopped building (standard affordable) classics about 1964.R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
Motley Crue are played on classic rock radio now therefore hot hatches are classics
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I am into car design and have always found the design of family cars the most interesting. Mind you it is much less interesting now.0
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I have an interest in sports cars of all ages and a passing interest in old vehicles. The design of super cars (top end sports cars) has always drawn me in. Ask away.0
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Depends on whether you want style or comfort/performance. I prefer the earlier for a showing off car, for the latter, something brand new.gringo said:
I believe the term Modern Classic covers the period up to 2000 - so only half taking the piss. I would certainly prefer cars from this period to most pre 1964 cars.Algarveaddick said:u
87/88? A classic? Sorry for sounding rude ROTW, but are you taking the piss? They stopped building (standard affordable) classics about 1964.R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.0 -
I’ve always thought it also a generational thing.
My Dad specialised in restoring Triumph Mayflower’s and Morris Minor’s (he still has an early Minor). Our family car in the 1980’s was a Daimler 250. He is now 76 and struggling to drive.I’m a car nut, but within my circle of friends none of us have any interest in those cars. Class them as ‘Old Classics’. I now class my first cars as ‘classics’.
Ford Escort RS Turbo mk3, 3 x XR3i Convertibles, Renault 5 GT Turbo etc etc.
Although, I did have a Ford Capri 1969.
I’m now looking at a weekend Porsche, as our main family runaround is a new Cayenne V8, which I’m absolutely loving (sorry to those who hate SUV’s).2 -
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from my experience its 2006 cutoff for Modern Classic currently but generally itll be special cases for post 2002 ish ie special editions of said cars.gringo said:
I believe the term Modern Classic covers the period up to 2000 - so only half taking the piss. I would certainly prefer cars from this period to most pre 1964 cars.Algarveaddick said:u
87/88? A classic? Sorry for sounding rude ROTW, but are you taking the piss? They stopped building (standard affordable) classics about 1964.R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.
Source: I display a modern classic at car shows, my next is in 2 weeks time.
On topic, am also interested in your project dm me
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Photollery said:I’ve always thought it also a generational thing.
My Dad specialised in restoring Triumph Mayflower’s and Morris Minor’s (he still has an early Minor). Our family car in the 1980’s was a Daimler 250. He is now 76 and struggling to drive.I’m a car nut, but within my circle of friends none of us have any interest in those cars. Class them as ‘Old Classics’. I now class my first cars as ‘classics’.
Ford Escort RS Turbo mk3, 3 x XR3i Convertibles, Renault 5 GT Turbo etc etc.
Although, I did have a Ford Capri 1969.
I’m now looking at a weekend Porsche, as our main family runaround is a new Cayenne V8, which I’m absolutely loving (sorry to those who hate SUV’s).
I miss my SUVs - most recent a Q8 and briefly an XC90. I like Cayennes and my youngest has the new Macan Turbo (sic) Electric which is an awesome car. I'm waiting to see what the new Audi Q9 is like before maybe adding a new SUV to the garage.1 -
Not IA I’m afraid, seen that car a few times around the Bexhill area. Perhaps time to start a “Where can I hire a hitman in East Sussex?” thread!Swisdom said:
I am praying that is AI otherwise I may just have to change my name.....or hire a hitmanAshers said:Does it relate to removing unwanted badges from the back of a car? Recently spotted in our local Lidl car park.
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You have quite a few models to choose fromR0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.
1954 300sl gullwing (W198) price from £1.5 million
1954 190sl (W121) price from around £80,000
1957 300sl Roadster (W198/2) price from £1 million
1963-71 Pagoda (W113) price from around £100,000 for a decent one. 2.3, 2.5 or 2.8
1971-1989 (R107) price from around £10,000 for a runner. 2.8, 3.0, 3.5 V8, 3.8 V8, 4.2 V8, 4.5 V8, 5.0 V8, 5.6 V8
If you were willing to stretch to 1989.
1989-2002 (R129) price from around £5,000 for a runner. 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 5.0 V8, 6.0 V12
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You’ll be looking at a late model R107 or an early R129.R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt g
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.
the prices for a good condition R107 are steadily rising and the prices for an R129 are just starting to rise.
I paid €10.000 for this 1990 300SL about 10 years ago, but it had a manual gearbox (which didn’t bother me!)
But don’t underestimate the price of spare parts. I was at a car show a couple of years ango and a bloke next to me was enquiring about headlights for an R107 and the guy on the stand quoted him €4.000 for the pair! Could be €4.000 a piece by now!
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Same age and have just changed out my Range Rover Sport for my first Porsche, a Macan GTS. Much easier to negotiate the narrow roads in and around our village.bobmunro said:jonseventyfive said:I'm a big Porsche fanatic, but mainly the air cooled pre 2000 cars, although I'm relaxing into Jags as I get older.A lot of people do - especially the Mk II and E-Type I'm still a Porsche man as well even though I'm in my 70th year!0 -
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And don’t forget this:R0TW said:Got some money saved for a car.Really want a classic, don’t mind if it stretches into 87/88
Tax/MOT exempt
After a Mercedes SL. Any advice would be appreciated
Type, what to look for, best engine/year, that sort of thing.
Going to leave it until next year (Jan/feb maybe)
Guessing you should be better placed to pick up a hard/soft top that time of the year.
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Just on the vague subject of a merc E class, don't know if anybody saw the Nurburg 24 but a company called HWA made a modernisation of the E190 and personally I liked it a lot. it'll only set you back 700,000
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