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Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:44 am
by Luxobarge
SirTainleyBarking wrote:alabbasi wrote:Ahh a familiar topic, there were 7 people in my family including my parents and my father's solution was a Datsun 120Y. Amazing what you can fit on one of those
And it still holds true today around Birmingham, except the weapon of choice these days is a Micra
That's because they've sold all the clapped out Datsuns to the local taxi drivers - judging by the last time I took a cab in Aston....
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 10:37 am
by Paul240480
Okay time for me to put my two 'penneth in.....
I'm with LB on the Volvo front. How about one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1989-VOLVO-740-LI ... _582wt_922
Being ex-funeral fleet it will have been looked after. 108k miles is nowt for one of these. 7 seats, all belted & very spacious/comfortable. Large? Maybe but with the the rear wheel drive you'll find one of these turns as well as many modern fwd motors. It will also turn heads and get noticed. Add to this a couple are owned by enthusiasts on the Volvo forum, so advice/knowledge is on tap
Good Luck.
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:03 am
by Grumpy Northener
It's not for me but this would tick all boxes of the original posting - ok it's black but black is the new white ? both our modern A-B motors are black.
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 11:16 am
by rich.
i tried to get one of those but wifey said no..
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 12:14 pm
by OneCarefulOwner
I had actually thought about limos, but
this kind of thing always came to mind so in the end I kept coming back to estates. Really though, a full 6-door like that offers so much potential... The only box failed to be ticked is tax-exempt but considering the options for earning back some of the ongoing expenses, as well as the range of possible engine upgrades if I feel it's getting a little "boring", I think I can live with it. I'm betting there's plenty of room in the boot for an LPG tank, as well as any luggage that can't fit in the passenger cabin - you reckon the middle row folds forwards? I think I'll ask the seller.
Thanks Paul, I like that suggestion; I really do. So much so that I've impulse-bid
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 1:23 pm
by Paul240480
Yes lpg kits are available, also there is a chap ( a way off from you I know) in Anglesea who lpg's rwd Volvo's with his eyes shut
. The tank will fit in the off-side well so little if no loss of boot space too
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 2:08 pm
by OneCarefulOwner
I've been known to travel… Tara came from Southampton way, my old Maxi was driven home from past Bristol (first time on the road in 4 years!), and my current daily shed was sourced through this board's predecessor & then driven nearly 500 miles in the first day! It's now gone on to do 5000 miles in the last 9 months.
If that guy's the right guy, I'll happily visit him. What size of tank are we talking about?
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 3:29 pm
by Paul240480
I shall find out for you........
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 6:44 pm
by rich.
Re: Classic cars for larger broods
Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 7:38 pm
by Diesel Fionn
perhaps impossible to get one, the original Fiat Multipla from the 50/60's
Or even the Mk2 bug eyed one from the late 90's. I think that one's going to be cult classic, seats 6 3+3. Petrol or Diesel. Even Top Gear liked that one.
How about the Space Cruisers cousin the Datsun/Nissan Vannette. I remember there used to be a plush version of that with sunroof etc and 7 seats. Again most of them have probably dissolved by now.