Tom Booth Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 This is not biased by me at all.A Mini. There simple, most parts are pocket money, simple as can be. It won't cripple you on insurance, just generally fun to work on etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Triumph Dolomite sprint! I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Cortina or something else RWD? Or Mini.EDIT: Did I mean Cortina or Capri? I think Capri. Edited February 29, 2008 by N.Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Porsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Mk1 escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Datson 240z, engine might be to big though. Edited February 29, 2008 by vinny.p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 mk1/2 escort or a mk1 golf. id steer clear of minis from previous exsperiance! The major problem you are going to hit if you want some thing around the 70's is that they are going to be rust buckets and rust work is a right arse! Id deffinately say mk1 golf, many online forums to find advice/healp/get ideas, they are also a lot cheaper than an escort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Capri, as they're far too much fun when they're running well, and you could probably sell it on for a fair few pennies if it's done well, even though they're probably one of the more expensive projects going about.A mini would also be a good starting point as well....Put an R1 engine in the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Mk1 Escort sounds tempting, I have seen afew of these done before. Hard to find one though, especially for a good price?yes i know what you mean, i have wanted a mk1/2 escort due to them being RWD and cool, but they are way to exspensive in my eyes! Thats why i suggested a mk1 golf, have many styling options with the choice of a big engine later down the libe if you really wanted! You posted the same time as me but yes i understand your thoughts on the mini completely! escort if you have the money, mk1 golf if not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 a mk1 golf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 VW Camper van, split screen of course Could fit plenty of bikes in the back!Only downside is the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) can I just point out that finding a decent mk 1 escort with not much rust for under 5K will be difficult even a mk2 is still pushing it.mk1 golfs are easier to find but parts still cost a fair bit.I think you've kind of contradicted your self in that last post by saying you want a british car then listing 5 none british cars.escort is the one to do if you've got the money and the time. If not then maybe something BL or a golfEdit: just remembered that cars are a bit cheaper down where you are so you might be able to find an escort but still it won't be cheap. Edited February 29, 2008 by G4vyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Edit: just remembered that cars are a bit cheaper down where you are so you might be able to find an escort but still it won't be cheap.Dont be silly. still daft money for a good shell mk1 escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm hungry Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 yes i know what you mean, i have wanted a mk1/2 escort due to them being RWD and cool, but they are way to exspensive in my eyes!mk2 escort isnt rwd, id go for a mk1 but its serious money for a decent one.get an fiesta xr2, i love them, and they look the nuts with a bit of work put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Smith Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 mk1 ford cortina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 mk2 escort isnt rwd, id go for a mk1 but its serious money for a decent one.Yes it is;Thought about something like a morris minor? morris 1300? Hell - Even a landy!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 end up with something good.audi coupe quatrro 2.2 1986 ishsomething like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm suprised no bdy has said 205 gti yet. There retro. (appologies if it has been mentioned before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Mk2 Scirocco? 1.6 205 GTI? Got both of those sat on my drive that need some love to get them going again!Deffo look at Mark 1 and Mark 2 Sciroccos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I am also interested in restoring, how did you guys get into it? how did you learn? i dont know nothing apart from the very basics of cars lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm hungry Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 ford cortina? beautys!!! or a nice old vauxhall? theres plenty of decent projects out there, have a look and see what sort of thing your afterMY BAD, thougt it was a mk4 escort we were talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomN Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 vw jetta/polo coupe s mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavyn. Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I am also interested in restoring, how did you guys get into it? how did you learn? i dont know nothing apart from the very basics of cars lolyou just have to take a risk and buy a car that needs restored and then you'll learn as you go along. or find some one who is restoring something and ask if you can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 VW Beetle.One that needs some love. Nice and Cheap! Well good runners at the end of the day too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 Another vote for MK1 Golf/Caddy, then fill it with MK2 bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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