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02-17-2012, 07:11 PM
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It's hard to recommend something not knowing the budget. A 356, an e-type or a classic Ferrari sure are desirable vehicles but certainly won't fit everyone's budget.
I have an Alfa Giulia spider as summer car and it really feels like an old car. You have to push it to keep up with nowaday's traffic.
I have an Alfa Giulia spider as summer car and it really feels like an old car. You have to push it to keep up with nowaday's traffic.
02-19-2012, 08:13 PM
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I'm kinda partial to Healeys, myself. I don't know what you budget is, nor do I know what the eligibiltiy rules are, but since you will be driving fairly long distances over a period of several days, here's what I would look for:
-Comfortable seats (they were generally pretty awful in the '50's and '60's)
-Heater/defrosters that actually work.
-decent windshield wipers
-a real convertible top that can be raised/lowered in a few seconds by one person in a 30mph wind. (Not as common as you might think on some of those old roadsters, especially the British ones).
Good luck in your search, and let us know what you end up with.
-Comfortable seats (they were generally pretty awful in the '50's and '60's)
-Heater/defrosters that actually work.
-decent windshield wipers
-a real convertible top that can be raised/lowered in a few seconds by one person in a 30mph wind. (Not as common as you might think on some of those old roadsters, especially the British ones).
Good luck in your search, and let us know what you end up with.
06-03-2013, 02:46 AM
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Like Steve G said, budget could be your biggest constraint.
My wife and I wanted to move into a classic for some time; we finally decided on a 356 for several reasons. A classic car definitely takes more maintenance, and reading the owners manual some of that maintenance was expected of the car owner.
So the real question is how much do you want to spend?
--Joe
My wife and I wanted to move into a classic for some time; we finally decided on a 356 for several reasons. A classic car definitely takes more maintenance, and reading the owners manual some of that maintenance was expected of the car owner.
So the real question is how much do you want to spend?
--Joe
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06-03-2013, 08:07 AM
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06-03-2013, 09:38 AM
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E type jags are expensive to buy and maintain and unless you have a specialist in your area i would avoid it.
But if you must, go for the series 1 covered headlight era.
356 are also expensive to buy now and hard to find unrestored.
Look for a coupe fitted with disc brakes if you are serious about driving it.
68-72 Corvettes are common and affordable. Restored examples are somewhat of a bargin right now.
63-67 corvettes are really nice, especially 1965-1967 with disc brakes and high horse small blocks.
Great drivers and investments.
65 mustang fastbacks are fun cars and can be modified to do all sorts of stuff.
Cobra replicas are everywhere, but if you dont mind a replica then look at building yourself a Factory 5 or a used Superformance.
But if you must, go for the series 1 covered headlight era.
356 are also expensive to buy now and hard to find unrestored.
Look for a coupe fitted with disc brakes if you are serious about driving it.
68-72 Corvettes are common and affordable. Restored examples are somewhat of a bargin right now.
63-67 corvettes are really nice, especially 1965-1967 with disc brakes and high horse small blocks.
Great drivers and investments.
65 mustang fastbacks are fun cars and can be modified to do all sorts of stuff.
Cobra replicas are everywhere, but if you dont mind a replica then look at building yourself a Factory 5 or a used Superformance.
