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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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One for a Friday, fantasy classic car. Something to invest money in, looking for a minimum no loss return, what would you buy and why.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Austin Healey 3000.



Because they are a work of art.

Or original Merc SL for the same reason.



Leftfield choice would be an original Elan SE but very hard to find.

Oh and possibly a mk1 rally spec Escort.
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RS200.

Why?

Because I like them.



Nothing to do with money.

Suppose I could cash in and buy a G shock....

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/...hp/carno/65213
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Good choice Yoza, loving the Healey Mattee, and the Merc, not sure on the Elan though.
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What's not to like about this featherweight, super chuckable beauty (which was high in Evo's top 100)?!



Dad's mate had one and it was ballistic.
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Metro 6R4
UR Quattro
Lotus type 38
Lotus 7

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Audi Sport (Stubby) Quattro. Just awesome for the time.

http://www.ableitet.no/images/SQ_1.jpg

Lotus Carlton. Made infamous by the press outrage.

http://www.v-tuning.com/images/Lotus%20Carlton.jpg.

Series 1 RS Turbo. Always loved the look of these.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/760376.jpg

Sierra Cosworth RS 500. Again, always loved the looks.

http://www.ford-club-hannover.de/For...orth_Front.jpg
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BMW 3.0 CSL (Batmobile)

http://www.e9coupe.com/gallery/data/..._kolupplag.jpg

BMW E30 M3

http://www.bmwtuner.net/wp-content/u...e30-bmw-m3.jpg
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I wish I'd bought a Lancia Integrale when I had the money. I was looking about 2 years ago and EVO1 in good condition were about £7K.

I drove one up at Walkers and didn't really like it that much. I drove a P1 straight after and decided it had to be another Impreza.

Shame really because now you can't find even a tatty EVO1 for less than 10K.

Verde York would have been my choice.

Google Image Result for http://www.whalley-integrale.uk.com/verde2.gif
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Not quite saved enough to buy it yet though!

NB: an integrale is a lovely thing to own, but very fragile.
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Or try and find an original one of these....
sovereign car sales : THE ULTIMATE 427 REPLICA. CIRCA 500BHP
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Can't afford either but:

Ferrari 250 GTO



Or a Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing

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Ferrari 250 GTO

I remember seeing that actual car parked up in the rain at Silverstone in line with the two owned by the TC Harrison (Ford Dealer) brothers (I think those 2 were registered TCH100 & TCH101) about 15 - 20 years ago.

I've got an old photo of the 3 somewhere. Even then it was nigh on 10 million quid's worth of metal.

I wonder if they're still in the UK.
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Or try and find an original one of these....
sovereign car sales : THE ULTIMATE 427 REPLICA. CIRCA 500BHP



we have a winner!!!!
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Ferrari Daytona, from the days when playboys were playboys (1960s). 1 of only 2 prancing horses I'd own.

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1957 ferrari testarossa
1957 corvette
aston martin db5
any one of those id happily just sit and look at in the garage for hours
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I won't say no to one of these.

Morgan Aeromax on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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One of these

YouTube - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Junior Gr.5 Racing
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Has to be the Zagato

and


in SV spec
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Originally Posted by Paul Habgood

Has to be the Zagato
good choice -- absolute beauty

oh and I have mine -- my 1964 Mini Cooper S -- left the factory as a 970 - one of only 950 produced, I bought it in 1983 as a 1275

the Mini Cooper S won the monte carlo rally in 1964/5/6 -- with 1st,2nd,3rd places

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good choice -- absolute beauty

oh and I have mine -- my 1964 Mini Cooper S -- left the factory as a 970 - one of only 950 produced, I bought it in 1983 as a 1275

the Mini Cooper S won the monte carlo rally in 1964/5/6 -- with 1st,2nd,3rd places

That looks real nice
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It would have to be a Ferrari 250 (GTO or testarossa) because I've always had a thing for them



or a Karmann Ghia

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Not many cars prettier than a Tipo 33



or 124 Abarth



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Originally Posted by Paul Habgood


in SV spec
A mate has the blue RHD SV featured in Evo a couple of months ago. Gorgeous.

Just found this pic of him

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porsche 964 911 rs. love them.
mk1 golf gti
ferrari f40
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Because I am predictable...

Porsche 356 Speedster

Original 911C

Mini Cooper S (Hodgy I am green with envy - I used to have a Cooper and LOVED IT!)
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250 Testa Rossa for me too, a stunning piece of automotive art



Little Vid of one in action, listen to the noise


250TR
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Originally Posted by Gav
250 Testa Rossa for me too, a stunning piece of automotive art



Little Vid of one in action, listen to the noise


250TR
Vid is great - but surely he can afford a camera mount?! Love exhausts that crackle on the overrun.
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Mini Cooper S (Hodgy I am green with envy - I used to have a Cooper and LOVED IT!)
thank you Trout -- rest assured car envy is mutual
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My rally car of choice is biased...



My classic car choice would be....


Just car **** mixed with a brilliant film intro
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