Re: what should i get....
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 7:29 pm
Find out what it is about the MG B GT that appeals to you and work from there. Everything can be got for them and while they will rot every bit of metal you're likely to need and some you're not are all available off the shelf. They really are the easiest classic to keep on the road.
If, however, you're after something older because it's more affordable then it pays to look at not just the 70s offerings but everything up to and well into the 90s, all of which are eligible for classic policy. Even the Vauxhall Corsa I recently acquired will go on a classic policy! You don't get much more practical or easy to work on than that either.
Work out what you want, then see what fits the bill. Then investigate parts supply to see if it's viable. It's entirely right to buy this one with your head rather than your heart, it should give you hands-on experience of just what's involved in running a classic regularly.
I've noticed recently that there is increasing support for Rootes group cars, things like Hillman Hunters and Minxes. Cheap to acquire, easy to run and with a wealth of parts-bin action makes for generally trouble free motoring. They also come in all the shapes and sizes a young family might want and have performance offerings.
If, however, you're after something older because it's more affordable then it pays to look at not just the 70s offerings but everything up to and well into the 90s, all of which are eligible for classic policy. Even the Vauxhall Corsa I recently acquired will go on a classic policy! You don't get much more practical or easy to work on than that either.
Work out what you want, then see what fits the bill. Then investigate parts supply to see if it's viable. It's entirely right to buy this one with your head rather than your heart, it should give you hands-on experience of just what's involved in running a classic regularly.
I've noticed recently that there is increasing support for Rootes group cars, things like Hillman Hunters and Minxes. Cheap to acquire, easy to run and with a wealth of parts-bin action makes for generally trouble free motoring. They also come in all the shapes and sizes a young family might want and have performance offerings.
