Other cars which you might fancy (non Lotus)

Post by: **jono** » Wed May 23, 2012 11:45 am

I will probably die now with a Lotus of some type in my garage however I still have many unscratched itches which I am yet to vigorously scarify. This is my unticked list of 'real world' wants in order of preference, what are your own :?:

1 A BWM 3.0 CSI (or a CSL in my dreams :roll:

)
2 Another MK1 Mini Cooper 1071S just like when I were a lad

)
3 A Datsun 240Z (with out the rusted chassis). What a cracking, forgiving, car to drive.
4 A Mk1 Escort Mexico with an interesting lump (was drooling over a Duratec conversion at the weekend)
5 Porsche 911
6 Porsche 968
7 Fiat 500 Abarth
8 Audi Quattro Coupe (and Michelle Mouton :shock:

)
9 Lancia Fulvia HF
10 Renault Alpine (the original version)
11 Peugeot 205 1.6 GTI

...and probably loads more besides

Post by: **jono** » Wed May 23, 2012 11:46 am

Soz..I guess this should really be in Free Parking :lol:

Post by: **vernon.taylor** » Wed May 23, 2012 12:55 pm

Salut jono

Probably.

My realistic list is very short. I fancy a Caterham, though I'd have to go for a spin in one to make sure it's as fun as it looks.

After that finances come into play. I'd like to get a Mk1/2 Cooper for the wife, and if there wasn't enough change left over for a DHC Sprint I'd look at a Fiat X1/9. Other cars in this mid-category are Fiat 500 and Karman Ghia and a Midget as homage to my dad.

After that is the post-lottery-win selection of Elite Climax, Lotus Cortina Mk1, Esprit S1/2, Evora, Alpine A110, Lancia Stratos, Rochdale, Dino 246 and a V12 DHC E-type. Also on the list: 911, 356, DB 4/5/6, 300SL, and old Mustang, Gran Torino, Corvette and VW camper.

I know you said real-world, but you're not going to get a decent Alpine A110 for less than ?50k (number 10 on your list).

@+

Vernon

Post by: **gherlt** » Wed May 23, 2012 1:22 pm

Vernon,
the lottery is mine ! look for the mid-category , then ... :lol:

My list includes a lot of those you and jono mentioned, one question to you is: 911, which from 1965 to 2012 ? 911 RS 2.7 (which is now on everyones list) ?
At present - at least in Spain - the SC, 3.2, 964 are quite cheap, direct result of the financial turmoil.
Aparte from an original Elite, a 993 Targa is what I most would like to drive now.
But one week ago I had a go in a Lola T70 Spyder, without windscreen, 5.8l V8, 500bhp in 920 kg.
Not a car for going shopping, but acceleration blows your head off, literally. Ears are still recovering.
Want one. needs lottery win or flourishing illegal business.

Post by: **jono** » Wed May 23, 2012 1:35 pm

Vernon,

I had a Caterham before my Plus 2 - 155bhp K powered De Dion with a 6 speed box on sticky Toyo semi slick tyres. The K is a much maligned and very underrated engine - way ahead of its time in many ways. No head gasket issues if properly built (liners 4 thou above face of block)

Brilliant fun but I got around 3 good drives a year out of it and once I had 'improved' it I got bored and wanted a challenge, and a real Lotus. Hence a 5 year nut and bolt rebuild fo a +2 :shock:

Post by: **Spyder fan** » Wed May 23, 2012 3:03 pm

Ogle SX
Ginetta G15
Honda S800
Bristol Blenheim

Anything a bit different really

Post by: **twincamman** » Wed May 23, 2012 3:19 pm

Alpha 1750 duetto ---Ogle SX also ---Jowat Jupiter [with trafficators ] Ferrari Dino --nicht Porches ,no, nien, NEVER -did I mention a Sadler ? really would like one of those -ed ----

Post by: **prezoom** » Wed May 23, 2012 3:34 pm

Nash Healey
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spring Coupe (pre 59)
Lotus Elite Stage 3 w/ZF gearbox
Rochdale Olympic
1968 AMC Javelin
1937 Ford 2 door Slant Back (Hotrod wi/Ford power)

Sorry, couldn't bring myself to omit the Elite.

Rob Walker
26-4889

Post by: **nebogipfel** » Wed May 23, 2012 4:05 pm

I have always fancied an SP250 Daimler :wink:

Post by: **Tahoe** » Wed May 23, 2012 5:46 pm

I'd have to go with a Porsche 911SC, or an Alfa Romeo Duetto

Post by: **Mazzini** » Wed May 23, 2012 7:10 pm

Come that lotto roll over winning ticket, on the shopping list would be -

1. Ferrari 275 GTB/4
2. Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
3. Lamborghini Muira P400SV
4. Ford GT40

No particular order to the list.

Post by: **Fred Talmadge** » Wed May 23, 2012 9:58 pm

I'd like to own a race team, probably sport cars and something that I could go to LeMans with.

Post by: **1964 S1** » Thu May 24, 2012 4:23 am

The PRIUS !
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT ?
It's the future and it's yours/ours. My wife and I have owned a hail storm dented and branch damaged 2005 Prius for three years. It's the third best car I've ever owned. I'm 61 and the other two are the Lotuses and Peugeot 505's. The Prius can u - turn in one way streets! Better turning radius than a Triumph Spitfire and NO scuttle shake !
I fancy the Prius and I'm ready for the rips.

Eric

ps; did someone say performance? Guess the zero to sixty and top speeds.

Post by: **jono** » Thu May 24, 2012 7:49 am

Crikey Eric - that was a tumble weed moment :shock:

I though the Pious was only bought by LA luvvies and Guardian readers in the UK :lol:

I agree that Jap cars are great thought - my Subaru simply never goes wrong :wink:

Post by: **elanfan1** » Thu May 24, 2012 7:52 am

Might be a little sad but I fancy:

a Smart Brabus Roadster Coupe

and even weirder:

a Suzuki Cappuccino

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