Let's talk about cars
#31
Re: Let's talk about cars
Technically I think they suffered from striking workforce issues.
Oh if we are moving on from affordable to dream cars... Jaguar xk140
The Mazda MX-5 is a hairdressers card.
My ideal 80's sports car would be one of these. This one is a 1985 in excellent condition for $42k, it has 35k miles on it. I was very tempted
I've seen some around for as low as $35k.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...ferrari308.jpg
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...errari308b.jpg
My ideal 80's sports car would be one of these. This one is a 1985 in excellent condition for $42k, it has 35k miles on it. I was very tempted
I've seen some around for as low as $35k.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...ferrari308.jpg
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...errari308b.jpg
#32
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Nutek will probably have something to say about that when he gets home from the salon! . ....... FWIW I'm inclined to agree, especially when they have a fibreglass hardtop installed!
I'd have been tempted too, unfortunately I don't have $42k lying around looking for a home, AND I have several needs looking for $42k.
..... My ideal 80's sports car would be one of these. This one is a 1985 in excellent condition for $42k, it has 35k miles on it. I was very tempted
I've seen some around for as low as $35k. .....
I've seen some around for as low as $35k. .....
Last edited by Pulaski; Jun 25th 2013 at 10:11 pm.
#34
#35
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I got my Miata when I came to grips with the fact I would never have a Sprite unless I married a mechanic, and 23 years later my blue baby is still utterly reliable -- for a fun drive you can't make a better investment if you don't have money to burn.
#36
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I was taking a shortcut behind some industrial buildings down near the railroad in a small town in rural NC, when I saw a plain, unmarked (no name or logo on the side) white semi trailer hooked to a similarly plain tractor unit, parked next to the railroad embankment. Neither tractor nor trailer were special in any way, certainly not new, nor even clean. As I approached the doors were open at the back, and I could see a car inside. The car was big, and dark, and I was thinking "Mercedes", I slowed as I passed looking up into the back. The name on the rear said "Maybach"!!! WTF?
In the town where I saw it, there are likely only a handful of houses, maybe a couple of dozen, tops, worth more than that car was! It is the only Maybach I have ever seen.
Last edited by Pulaski; Jun 25th 2013 at 8:55 pm.
#38
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Re: Let's talk about cars
We had to sell hubbys MBG GT project car when we left Alaska, since arriving here he is once again on the hunt for a project car, so far we've looked at an Alfa Romeo Spider which is a possibility, also my son owns a 1973 mini which he left in storage when he ran off to Ireland, we are working on liberating it and giving it a new life.
Myself ... I still have my 1984 Mercedes 380SL, shes an absolute dream to drive for a 29 year old car the paintwork and the engine are both in great condition, the seats have faded a bit but she can still lay down the vaavoooom when you press that pedal.
Myself ... I still have my 1984 Mercedes 380SL, shes an absolute dream to drive for a 29 year old car the paintwork and the engine are both in great condition, the seats have faded a bit but she can still lay down the vaavoooom when you press that pedal.
#39
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Didnt Triumph suffer due to poor build and quality issues ?
The Mazda MX-5 is a hairdressers card.
My ideal 80's sports car would be one of these. This one is a 1985 in excellent condition for $42k, it has 35k miles on it. I was very tempted
I've seen some around for as low as $35k.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...ferrari308.jpg
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...errari308b.jpg
The Mazda MX-5 is a hairdressers card.
My ideal 80's sports car would be one of these. This one is a 1985 in excellent condition for $42k, it has 35k miles on it. I was very tempted
I've seen some around for as low as $35k.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...ferrari308.jpg
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/a...errari308b.jpg
Running costs...
Cheap to buy but a client of mine bought one a couple of years ago and immediately dropped 5 figures on its first service.
#40
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Nutek will probably have something to say about that when he gets home from the salon! . ....... FWIW I'm inclined to agree, especially when they have a fibreglass hardtop installed!
I'd have been tempted too, unfortunately I don't have $42k lying around looking for a home, AND I have several needs looking for $42k.
I'd have been tempted too, unfortunately I don't have $42k lying around looking for a home, AND I have several needs looking for $42k.
You know, the amount of a reasonable car...
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Anyway, back to cars. If we're talking unattainable dream cars, I would love an original 427 Cobra ('66). I was lucky enough to go in one about 15 years ago and it was awesome.
Perhaps I'll get a kit version one day (after the new stingray which I have a soft spot for).
Now to find a bank to rob...
Anyway, back to cars. If we're talking unattainable dream cars, I would love an original 427 Cobra ('66). I was lucky enough to go in one about 15 years ago and it was awesome.
Perhaps I'll get a kit version one day (after the new stingray which I have a soft spot for).
Now to find a bank to rob...
#43
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Now to find a bank to rob...
#44
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Bottom line is I can't afford the car. I need 16k for a new roof on a '96 house in the next two years. Plus I've got two kids needing 5k each in orthodontic braces and a wife who wants her boobs done at a cost of 6k, even though I've told her I could just think of someone else ...
Last edited by Uncle_Bob; Jun 26th 2013 at 2:24 am.
#45
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When driving between Seattle and Portland back in the late 90's I found myself in the middle of a caravan of around 20 De Loreans. I don't believe an elephant crossing I-5 could have surprised me more.