I was going to post this thread one day and everyone is classic car mad at the mo, so now is as good a time as any.

In the next couple of years, I would like to buy a 'classic' car registered in 1979, although I will extend that to T or V reg. There are no real requirements as such but I suppose it should be practical, a 4 seater I'm afraid and put a smile on my face when I drive it. Unfortunately I'm conscious that the late 70s were not a good time for car design and many cars I can think of had the sort of looks that could only be loved by a mother. So I'm looking for suggestions.

I don't think I want something to obvious like a mini or a beetle but I don't want something completely obscure that will cost me a fortune to buy replacement wipers let alone mechanical parts so relatively affordable to work on and an active 'scene' would be helpful.

Budget would not be very big but I don't think I can put an exact figure on it as it will depend on what the car is. After all they tend not to lose value like a more modern car so I can try to balance up front cost with retained value.

Saab 99/900?

Bloody 'ell!

 

Bit of a blank canvas to work on that! 

Edited 16 August, 201411 yr by Mr Ree

Skoda Estelle?

Bloody 'ell!

Bit of a blank canvas to work on that!

How about a classic Skoda

Skoda Estelle?

Damn you beat me to it

Good suggestions but I think I want to look/feel older or a bit more special.

ALL performance Fords are excellent news, with a ready supply and flow of parts generally speaking.

 

Trouble is, tidy unmolested ragged bagged and bob tailed performance Fords are a little bit thin on the ground, and if you do find one, expect to pay MONSTER money for it.

How about a classic Skoda

Just said that you numb nuts. 

What sort of budget are we talking here, 'cus a car from 1979 ( why so specific btw.) could cost anything from £150 to the sky's the limit

Good suggestions but I think I want to look/feel older or a bit more special.

Or

bonus points if you can tell me which TV show this car is from

Just a few of my ideas

Morris Ital?  :p

ALL performance Fords are excellent news, with a ready supply and flow of parts generally speaking.

Trouble is, tidy unmolested ragged bagged and bob tailed performance Fords are a little bit thin on the ground, and if you do find one, expect to pay MONSTER money for it.

Luckily I'm not necessarily looking for a sports or performance car although I should say that an early Porsche 928 would be my choice if I didn't have to think too much about what it costs to buy or run.

I'm not really a fan of the mk 2 escort. It's got that 70s car look.

The Professionals.

 

Wot's me prize?

 

Believe it or not, i HAVE actually got the T shirt too!

Edited 16 August, 201411 yr by Mr Ree

The Professionals.

Wot's me prize?

A dodgy reply from someone on ebay

'Registered 1979 but will extend that to T or V'. IIRC T reg ran from August '78 and V from August 1979 so those are the prefixes you want anyway.

Triumph 2500?

Straight six engine and plenty of room.

Luckily I'm not necessarily looking for a sports or performance car although I should say that an early Porsche 928 would be my choice if I didn't have to think too much about what it costs to buy or run.

I'm not really a fan of the mk 2 escort. It's got that 70s car look.

Well a car registered in 1979 WILL have that 70's look unfortunately.

Morris Ital? :p

In baby poo yellow? No thanks.

Triumph Dolomite is more like it. Just not in brown. Budget? well I consider £5,000 to be small in classic car terms for something that is going to run for a bit. I'm not looking for a project. it should be in reasonable condition not perfect and set to run for a few years.

Well a car registered in 1979 WILL have that 70's look unfortunately.

Really?

'Registered 1979 but will extend that to T or V'. IIRC T reg ran from August '78 and V from August 1979 so those are the prefixes you want anyway.

But a '78 T or '80 V would be ok as well. I could just claim it was a 79 whatever.

Triumph Dolomite

 

Mk1 Golf GTi

Well a car registered in 1979 WILL have that 70's look unfortunately.

Yes, a Rover SD1 is the right year but I'd much prefer a P6 if you catch my drift.

Rover SD1

Triumph Dolomite

 

Mk1 Golf GTi

Did someone just mention man u being BOTTOM of the league btw? 

 

sorry.

 

carry on.