rimfire4969 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have a 1964 Sunbeam Alpine, it has unfortunitly been in a barn for about 6 years. I have now decided i have the time and money to get it back on the road. It was my every day car, but it failed its MOT, i had a company car and kids so no money for it. These are a photo of one the same colour as mine but in a lot better condition i only have photos that are not digital of mine. Anyone else got a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Great shape the Alpine Over the years I've had quite a few. Now down to a 63 transporter which is very slow but sure and a Mk1 gti that can still give the whipper snappers a good run for their money and can still cock its leg on roundabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfletch Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Lovely old sports car I always wanted the Sunbeam Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Mate took me out in his Triumph TR2 -- couldn't wait to get out of it - what a load of - - Now a classic to me is Mk7 Jag -- http://jaguar.fiboy.com/Mk7.htm -I always remember it had purple dashboard lighting. -- anything like this is my sort of car. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Alpines are great cars, didn't Flash Harry drive one in St Trinians. We are off to the biggest classic meet in the world(?) on Saturday if my camera holds out I will get some pictures up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Alpines are great cars, didn't Flash Harry drive one in St Trinians. We are off to the biggest classic meet in the world(?) on Saturday if my camera holds out I will get some pictures up. He did i think, there was also one in James Bond Dr No. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO88NI16g84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I work on classics at work in the restoration aspect. I've done frogeye sprites, MG midgets, Jaguar E types and I've done a few sebring conversions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I always wanted a Damler Dart a red one with that beautiful little 2500cc V8 I remember the motorway police had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Got a series IIa. 2 seater convertible. Rear wheel drive with a 2.25 litre motor. Got it to 60mph once or twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Got a series IIa. 2 seater convertible. Rear wheel drive with a 2.25 litre motor. Got it to 60mph once or twice... On the back of an AA recovery truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickris Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 (edited) I'm the proud owner of a Triumph TR8 V8 3.9lt, does 235BHP at the back wheels. Certainly puts a big smile on your face. Edited September 14, 2011 by Mickris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Ive got a 1986 mkII golf which is my daily drive, and a 1985 defender 90. also a series IIa which is currently having a comlete rebuild!! The German has got cobra bucket seats, full stainless exhaust, lowered 60mm and has a whole load of stereo in the back! 90 is a general work horse and off road toy, is jacked up about 4", bucket seats, winch, cb, and a few other toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 My daily driver (and indeed, only car) is a 1986 Porsche 944. I love the way it looks and handles... Much more exciting (and cheaper!) than any modern commuter box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Bet the Triumph TR8 is fun to drive with that power! I am a big fan of the Mk2 Honda CRX I have been driving them for years now (10 in total) and currently have a Turbocharged VTEC 1.6 making 210Bhp with 160FtLb of Torque! Shows quite a few cars up with the power/weight ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 that looks like a real ladies landy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaserF3 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I always wanted a Damler Dart a red one with that beautiful little 2500cc V8 I remember the motorway police had them. There was a red Dart in Aldi car park at Kendal today fancy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 The blue one is mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 My daily driver (and indeed, only car) is a 1986 Porsche 944. I love the way it looks and handles... Much more exciting (and cheaper!) than any modern commuter box. And here's my 86 944 Turbo which I've owned since the late 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 The blue one is mine Tell us more please - although I never owned one I am bit of an old skool Ford fan. I hanker after a Cosworth engined flat front MKII Escort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Tell us more please - although I never owned one I am bit of an old skool Ford fan. I hanker after a Cosworth engined flat front MKII Escort... You want a Burton powered one to keep it classic'ish The blue one is mine Any of them a "Savage" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 You want a Burton powered one to keep it classic'ish I had a Burton 1700 Crossflow in my Lotus, good lump but I would want a bit more power than that More of a thugs car than a classic, but you get the idea Any of them a "Savage" I though Savage's were Cortina's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I had a Burton 1700 Crossflow in my Lotus, good lump but I would want a bit more power than that More of a thugs car than a classic, but you get the idea I though Savage's were Cortina's? I have seen & been in a MK1 i was told it was a Savage but ie certainly was Would I go in it again :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) And here's my 86 944 Turbo which I've owned since the late 90's. Good to see another man with taste! And that's a good looking one too... Are you on the Porscheclub GB forum? Here's mine, with optional scantily clad attachment (It's OK, she does have a face in real life!) Edited September 15, 2011 by sandspider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) PhilP and Sandpiper, you both have the same mania as me. Its dirty at the moment and on SORN but there's a '91 porche turbo 944 (black also) in my garage too. Only done 90K from new but still has the power to please. I was thnking I might sell it as its rarely used Probably valueless except to me. Edited September 15, 2011 by Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 You have mentioned the Alpine before! I have a 1960 Series II Alpine, the same colour as yours. Mine has been off the road for a lot longer, I did give it to a **** in the midlands who was supposed to restore it but although he did a great paint job he took my money and got no further, so I collected it before I lost any more. I lack the time, but one day I will get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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