Classic cars for tall persons

[dan]

Hi I'm new to this forum, and looking to buy a classic car hopefully this year. I'm after something a bit sporty and excellent condition for less than £12k. The main issue is I'm 6'5" so finding something I fit in is difficult. I've owned 5 mk3 capri's previously, would like a mk1, but also would like to know what else I can fit in. I would like a TR6, GT6, maybe a TVR Chimaera or an old Porsche, but I don't think these are big enough headroom or legroom wise. Any suggestions anyone?

Dan

[Willy Eckerslyke]

Rover P6?
Quite sporty in 3500S form, well within your budget but values are starting to climb so a safe investment.

[rich.]

toyota supra?
or a honda prelude??

[Martin Evans]

MGBs have a lot of legroom and the GT has a taller windscreen than the open version. It's fashionable to knock MGBs (They have some shortcomings but it's a not at all bad car to drive; very easy and flexible in fact) but you won't find an easier car to own and a lot of people own them. It's certainly worth a look and if you come across a GT V8 model, they really are a lot of car for the money (If it's had an SD1 gearbox fitted, so much the better).

[sierra3dr]

have your legs shorten

[mr rusty]

As you mention the GT6 something to bear in mind on these if you look at one (and the rest of the small chassis Triumphs for that matter: Herald, Vitesse, Spitfire) is that they all share a reach adjustable steering column. With the wheel set close to the dash my Vitesse is very cramped and uncomfortable ( I'm 6'2" ) but with it set out a few inches there's bags of legroom. I think there's around 8" of in/out adjustment but I don't know if this column is used on the TR cars.

[Richard Moss]

MGBs have a lot of legroom and the GT has a taller windscreen than the open version. It's fashionable to knock MGBs (They have some shortcomings but it's a not at all bad car to drive; very easy and flexible in fact) but you won't find an easier car to own and a lot of people own them. It's certainly worth a look and if you come across a GT V8 model, they really are a lot of car for the money (If it's had an SD1 gearbox fitted, so much the better).

I'd agree. As a longtime MGC GT owner at 6ft tall with a long back, I've never had a problem with headroom - despite the C having a higher floorpan than the B due to the torsion bar front suspension. I'd recommend one without a sunroof though.

[Martin Evans]

I've never consciously looked inside the footwell of a C (I did look at a GT that was for sale many years ago….not bad shape for just £2495) but I never knew the floorpan was higher (I know they have torsion bar front suspension and 15" wheels). I must have a look when I next see a C

[rich.]

as a vertically challenged type (shortarse) ive never had any problems but my brother (a lanky streak of p###) used to own a gt6 & had no trouble driving my mgb.....have you thought of the rather sexy mazda rx7?

[Jonjeffryes]

A little bit of a curve ball....how about either a Porsche 944 - my son is 6'6" and fits fine in my car....or alternatively a Porsche 928...if you can live with the fuel costs.