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[2boxerdogs]

Mate of mine bought a  V8 MGB GT a couple of years ago (1975 model) has spent to date around £28,000 on it including the purchase, car is totally immaculate & looks fantastic.On Saturday he dropped by to see us & took me for a spin which proved to me how much cars have improved over the years , the engine note was superb but in all honesty I felt very vunerable hurtling along in this "classic".

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Similar story to the four pot version I drove month or so ago. Not a great car in the 70,s but absolutely woeful now. 

[Andy B]

.... but in all honesty I felt very vunerable hurtling along in this "classic".

A mate has, in the past, had both a Reliant Regal & a BMW Isetta ..... They both define 'vulnerable' 

 

[Viral_Jim]

I never felt that same vulnerability in the e-Type TBH. But then again, due to its shape, the doors are about 10" thick in places. Admittedly it's just 2 bits of bent tin, but its all psychology lol

[Raeturbo]

Best to just remember them. I took a TR6 out last week for a few miles, wish I never as I used to love them cars. Memories were much better.

[Kevin Wood]

If you want a classic that's actually involving to drive you have to go Lotus and avoid anything mass produced by brummies.

Unfortunately, there are other consequences to doing so.

[henryd]

If you want a classic that's actually involving to drive you have to go Lotus and avoid anything mass produced by brummies.

Unfortunately, there are other consequences to doing so.

Hmmm,Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

If you want a classic that's actually involving to drive you have to go Lotus and avoid anything mass produced by brummies.

Unfortunately, there are other consequences to doing so.

Hmmm,Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious

The 1971 Elan Sprint was the last of the line so hopefully better.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Best to just remember them. I took a TR6 out last week for a few miles, wish I never as I used to love them cars. Memories were much better.

Don't say that ......I still want one.

[aaronjb]

If you want a classic that's actually involving to drive you have to go Lotus and avoid anything mass produced by brummies.

Unfortunately, there are other consequences to doing so.

What about a Trevor? Also not mass produced, also comes with a lot of problems (many similar to those of Lotus - like rusty chassis)

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Best to just remember them. I took a TR6 out last week for a few miles, wish I never as I used to love them cars. Memories were much better.

Don't say that ......I still want one.

Why ?    I had a drive in one about 10 years ago, which someone had spent a fortune on . It was race spec everything - engine, suspension, brakes etc....
It was a bloody horrendous contraption, and my Omega would leave it for dead on any type of road you can think off.
I suppose its an emotional thing, as I actually want an old Fiat 500. 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Yes old classic cars are definitely an emotional thing that defy all reason.   

I'd like either a classic Mini or a Series 3 Landy.    Both awful to drive and own, but fun nonetheless. 

Good investments as well! 

[deviator]

My daily is a mk1 MX5, I'm used to feeling vulnerable. A lorry wheel/tyre is about the same height as my car.

Not really a classic in the same way as the cars mentioned above, but a pretty good compromise of retro fun with a nearly bullet proof engine, just a shame about the rust 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

My daily is a mk1 MX5, I'm used to feeling vulnerable. A lorry wheel/tyre is about the same height as my car.

Not really a classic in the same way as the cars mentioned above, but a pretty good compromise of retro fun with a nearly bullet proof engine, just a shame about the rust 

Bit girly though.

Bit 'hairdresserish'.

[deviator]

My daily is a mk1 MX5, I'm used to feeling vulnerable. A lorry wheel/tyre is about the same height as my car.

Not really a classic in the same way as the cars mentioned above, but a pretty good compromise of retro fun with a nearly bullet proof engine, just a shame about the rust 

Bit girly though.

Bit 'hairdresserish'.

How original 

Most comments like that come from someone who has never driven one but has just dismissed it as a hairdressers car. I also doubt many hairdressers use the car for Autosolos, Sprints and other entry level motorsports. I even had a go at 'losing control in formation' (drifting) only took 85PSI  in the rears to make it skiddy.