Suggestions for another car, please

[Mick Cliff]

Looking to put a bit of excitement back into driving.....

Currently have diesel Skoda VRS SE as an everyday 'tool' - economical and bloody good value!

Also have a R129 Mercedes 500SL as a 'toy' - effortless and silent mile-muncher. Love it..... and will keep it!

BUT -I need something with a bit more excitement! Missed out on an Elan Sprint from Uncle Peter recently, serves me right for dithering!

So, suggestions (non-Porsche) please? Why not Porsche? Don't reallY like anything newer than '73 and have a (Yorkshire!) aversion to the premium prices that the early cars attract! Budget - up to circa £20k.

[brembo]

Bit over budget Mick, but this looks excellent.Also one of Peters.
http://rpr626.co.uk/performance-and-pre ... tf-1250cc/

[Lightweight_911]

A few ideas Mick - Lancia Fulvia Coupe, Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, Lotus Elise ...

[MikeB]

Datsun 240 Z

[Mick Cliff]

Bit over budget Mick, but this looks excellent.Also one of Peters.
http://rpr626.co.uk/performance-and-pre ... tf-1250cc/

It is excellent - saw it yesterday! Hardly exciting performance though?

[jb]

What about a 370Z?
They ought to provide some excitement
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds? ... ars&M=1192

[Mick Cliff]

A few ideas Mick - Lancia Fulvia Coupe, Autobianchi A112 Abarth, Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, Lotus Elise ...

Lancaster Fulvia - interestingly, Peter apparently has a kit of bits to make one of these. But I think my days of intense spannering are over
Sprog Eye Fright? Used to rally a Midget back in the day. Doubt I could get into one now! Loads of fun though!
Elise..... Hmmmm
Autobianchi - I know nothing of these, more research needed!

Thanks for the suggestions Andy

[Mick Cliff]

Datsun 240 Z

Yes please - now on my list!

[Lightweight_911]

Plenty of nice Fulvia coupes within your budget needing no assembly or restoration work - don't be put off by the 1300cc engine - S1's are particularly beautifully engineered.

Have a look at Targa Florio Classics' website for some info on A112's:

http://www.targaflorioclassics.co.uk/

[Mick Cliff]

What about a 370Z?
They ought to provide some excitement

Exciting yes but a bit too modern for me.
Should add another parameter - needs to be on classic (cheap!) insurance

[mycar]

How about an MG Mick ?

My brother inlaw has an an MG (and my sympathy) and swears it's a classic.

[Mick Cliff]

How about an MG Mick ?

My brother inlaw has an an MG (and my sympathy) and swears it's a classic.

Ah! 'Sports' version of the Morris Oxford?
One has caught my eye - MGB V8 roadster (I know they only made the V8 version in the GT) but it's vastly overpriced at the moment

[mycar]

Roadsters are nice, Hayley's sister had three of them. She was on first name terms with all the RAC relay drivers, still sends them Christmas cards.

How about this beautifulness...

http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... &logcode=p

[hot66]

I really like the new mx5

Edit... Just read you want older

E46 M3 ?
Z3m roadster or breadvan
Early boxster
Early 996 3.4 manual c2
Ford escort Mk2
Elise s1

[svens]

One of my favourites non Porsche - Alpina B3. Cheap, reliable and fast.
Can be found as Coupé, Limo, Touring and Cabriolet, manual or Switch-tronic (Alpinish for an automatic).

Mine is a 2002 Touring Switch-tronic, 3,3 Litre 280hp. Loads of fun...