Spec me a retro car for £4k... I have a fire extinguisher for the flamers!

[Shep_Cobain]

Volvo 340.
Honda CRX Del Sol.
Jeep Cherokee.

oooo i like CRX's, teg type r's and ek9 civics.... hmmmm

 

[sigma]

Renault 19.
Nissan Figaro Convertible.

 

[EddScott]

Jeep Cherokee.

£1000 for the Jeep and £3000 for the V8 conversion (if your lucky)


Is an Impreza too new? If its a weekender for fun and thrills I'd not look anywhere else.

 

[benjo]

1.8T Mk2 Golf

 

[Siliconslave]

I'd get:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2277106.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2427384.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2335721.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1959950.htm (well maybe not...)
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1882502.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2424200.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2321199.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2423393.htm

right... better stop window shopping now

 

[Malc]

I know it's not a Ford/VW/Mini but: A Mk2 Toyota MR2 or MR2 Turbo

Fairly large following. Quick. cheap to maintain. 30mpg+. Handle very well. Rear wheel drive. Very usable boot. Plus the 90's attitude of making an interior luxurious by plastering it in leather! There's a fair few of them around as well.
I wouldn't want to do motorway mileage in it though. Pretty noisy.

 

[MikeHunt79]

309 is a good shout, you rarely see them these days tho...

Or, Citreon AX GT, they can be made pretty quick...

 

[Housey]

I'd get:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2277106.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2427384.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2335721.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1959950.htm (well maybe not...)
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1882502.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2424200.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2321199.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2423393.htm

right... better stop window shopping now

This, I was half way through posting some of these when I saw your list.

 

[Lopéz]

Have a look at the Retro Power website for inspiration. They specialise in old Vauxhalls but will create almost anything you want. The Kadet coupe looks nice...

Retro Power are local to me and the guys who run it know their stuff. The Chevette saloon they did was gorgeous.

 

[Eliot]

Buy 205 gti 1.9
spent left over 2k getting it mint
Wait about 3 or 4 years
you have an awesome classic car

 

[Pete19s]

I'd get:

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2277106.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2427384.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2335721.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1959950.htm (well maybe not...)
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1882502.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2424200.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2321199.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2423393.htm

right... better stop window shopping now

More, MORE!

I wouldn't know where to start, so many awesome cars to choose from! I do know that should I ever get the chance/ability to own atleast one "retro" car for fun etc I would have to have a 19 16v again. Would have to be a Phase 1 hatch, in blue. I adored mine.

 

[Housey]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2379954.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1957081.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2364873.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2398380.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2391490.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2241240.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2241417.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2379966.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2371595.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2405865.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2377583.htm

 

[Begbie]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/2379954.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1957081.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2364873.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2398380.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2391490.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2241240.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2241417.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2379966.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2371595.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2405865.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/2377583.htm

NOM!

But really, I know you will moan about this, have you thought about how much each of these will cost to repair? Unless of course you are handy around cars, which most of them will be pennies to fix.

Personally going from your thread from GD, you need to think about what is more important. A crappy, yet reliable Vectra/Mondeo will cost £1k and will help you sort out a mess of debt you have got yourself in.

 

[Joshy]

Did you look into my supra suggestion?

 

[Sonea Fifer]

OP - you give no mention as to whether you'd be using said car for everyday purposes?

If anyone mentions "retro" to me, my immediate thought is MK1 MR2, though I admit I'm biased (having owned one) on this subject:

Click me

And me

And me

Couple of K will get you a really good example, well within your budget!

 

[Lashout_UK]

Buy a really nice Dolomite Sprint. Better than an Escort in every respect and if you take care of it it'll be worth 2-4k more in a few years time........RWD, lively 16-valve engine, really nicely built, great interiors, plenty of style, loads of positive comments, ace to drive, loads of tuning bits too. Sorted!

 

[WrathOfAchilles]

Hi guys,

Third thread now!

I'm after a retro car, something fun, preferably quick or can be made quick!

Something that has a cult following and possible yearly events like ford and mini fairs.

I love old fords, VW's and minis...

Ive been looking at pistonheads but dunno where else to look really. Can people find any nice examples?

£4k budget can possibly go over but must be amazing!

thanks.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2284922.htm

Little over but could haggle!

 

[Blackhawk47]

It's going to rust...so why bother getting a classic car.

 

[Staffy]

Rear wheel drive or front wheel drive or no preference?

RWD = V6 capri or Dolomite Sprint or modified Cortina Mk1 all loads of fun and you won't lose any money on them if you look after them.

FWD = Mk1 Golf Gti, 205Gti, Escort Turbo S1

 

[neil3k]

Nissan Sunny