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[Varche]

This at first may seem an odd choice but for being wafted along the lanes of Lincolnshire by your chauffeur whilst holding court with your lady friend in the back it would take some beating. Used to be the mayor of Aberdeens car.

LPG'd - a great plus.   here are some selected sound bites

The rear section can be separated by an electric Privacy glass screen which works very slowly
Lack of use is the issue behind its slow movement But with a little assistance it does go up and down 
The whole compartment is kitted with soft foamy type Cream coloured material and is very bright, warm And inviting.

Warning - This car draws attention!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIMLER-DS420-Limousine-4-2-LPG-GAS-116K-Full-MoT-Extensive-Resto-Stunning-Car-/251788263197?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a9fbfff1d

Offered for sale slightly over budget but nothing Opti couldn't negotiate on

[Andy B]

This at first may seem an odd choice but for being wafted along the lanes of Lincolnshire by your chauffeur whilst holding court with your lady friend in the back it would take some beating. Used to be the mayor of Aberdeens car.

LPG'd - a great plus.   here are some selected sound bites

The rear section can be separated by an electric Privacy glass screen which works very slowly
Lack of use is the issue behind its slow movement But with a little assistance it does go up and down 
The whole compartment is kitted with soft foamy type Cream coloured material and is very bright, warm And inviting.

Warning - This car draws attention!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAIMLER-DS420-Limousine-4-2-LPG-GAS-116K-Full-MoT-Extensive-Resto-Stunning-Car-/251788263197?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a9fbfff1d

Offered for sale slightly over budget but nothing Opti couldn't negotiate on

My Dad used to take me back to school in one of those ........... obviously an all black one though. That drew attention 

[Webby the Bear]

I'm thinking £10k is merely ''loose change'' to Opti. Surely, something in the £500k bracket would be more suitable for a daily driver???

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

You boys are certainly giving me food for thought.

Weds......Great pictures of your 928. I really do like these germanic old dowagers.

Jaguar XJS. I hated these when they replaced the E-Type in 1975. I've mellowed since then and believe XJS prices to be on the rise. The convertible version is too 'effete' for my liking though.

Jaguar XK 4.2 coupe. I imagine that anything I could afford was previously owned by a'footballist'.....Michael Owen perhaps. Nice car, but no thanks.

BMW 840/850. Hmmm, these do hold a certain appeal. Not expensive either.

Mr Varche. The Daimler Limo is more suited to the delectable mistress Lizzie than myself.

The Lotus Excel. Another left field choice. Have you seen what 'Emma Peel' Elans are worth these days. With such piss poor intesrest rates this may prove a wise investment. Either that or a money pit.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The MV6 will remain my everyday car.

I'd like a car I can enjoy but one that will rise in value rather than depreciate. It's a big ask.

Can anyone find an Alfa Montreal or AC 428 for £10,000?

[Varche]

Not possible Mavis ! Mr Opti

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Not possible Mavis ! Mr Opti

A Gordon Keeble or Iso Grifo perhaps?

[Nick W]

Not possible Mavis ! Mr Opti

A Gordon Keeble or Iso Grifo perhaps?

Not a chance!!!!! The interesting, flashy but cheap stuff like Espadas and Ferrari 400s started climbing several years ago.Even the Zagato bodied Bristol's have shot up.
And the days of a usable Interceptor for 3grand are gone too, that money won't even buy a wreck. Both of those are actually affordable to run as the Mopar power means durability and low cost.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Not possible Mavis ! Mr Opti

A Gordon Keeble or Iso Grifo perhaps?

Not a chance!!!!! The interesting, flashy but cheap stuff like Espadas and Ferrari 400s started climbing several years ago.Even the Zagato bodied Bristol's have shot up.
And the days of a usable Interceptor for 3grand are gone too, that money won't even buy a wreck. Both of those are actually affordable to run as the Mopar power means durability and low cost.

The trick is to predict the future and 'invest' in such cars before they become desirable and sought after.

[aaronjb]

How about a 645Ci? A friend of mine just picked up a rare manual version for not a lot of change..

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/6-series/bmw-6-series-4-4-645ci-2dr-panoramic-roof--cream-leather/3299586

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How about a 645Ci? A friend of mine just picked up a rare manual version for not a lot of change..

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/6-series/bmw-6-series-4-4-645ci-2dr-panoramic-roof--cream-leather/3299586

Yet another BMW that has been beaten black and blue with the ugly stick.

[Nick W]

Not possible Mavis ! Mr Opti

A Gordon Keeble or Iso Grifo perhaps?

Not a chance!!!!! The interesting, flashy but cheap stuff like Espadas and Ferrari 400s started climbing several years ago.Even the Zagato bodied Bristol's have shot up.
And the days of a usable Interceptor for 3grand are gone too, that money won't even buy a wreck. Both of those are actually affordable to run as the Mopar power means durability and low cost.

The trick is to predict the future and 'invest' in such cars before they become desirable and sought after.

I don't think there's much left to do that with. When even common, couldn't even give it away stuff like Allegros have jumped in price(don't laugh, they have) the more desirable stuff did it some time ago.

[hoody]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C568150

these are going up in value all the time

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C568150

these are going up in value all the time

At £4000 that is certainly true.

The 16V version had over 150 BHP and made for a very quick car almost 30 years ago.

The Mk2 Astra was pretty light when compared to today's model.

[Sir Tigger KC]

How about a Reliant Scimtar?    It seems like good condition ones are like rocking horse do doos, so if a decent one could be found it might be a good investment and pretty cool too! 

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C555260