Your dream classic cars

[Lambretta]

I watch loads of those shows on Discovery turbo max, where people I wouldn't normally associate with, find, fix up and sell classic old cars

In these shows, they often admit that old cars were pretty darn crap and don't translate into good daily drives, so they often moderise the suspension, engine and brakes and sometimes the interiors too.

So if you had your own Gas Monkey / Wheeler Dealer person to create what you desired and restore classic cars for you - what would be your top 3?

 

[Twizzle]

There used to be a show on the BBC with Jeremy Clarkson that may have been helpful.

 

[soc123_au]

6 years ago I started off with this



Now it looks like this





Hopefully its on the road by June.

What they say about old cars is pretty true. You can get them driving nicely, but compared to a modern car they are pretty agricultural. Mine now has air ride, 4 link rear, OD Box, Injected big block with alloy heads, rhd with power steer, A/C, power windows, seats etc etc.

 

[Bulldog Force]

I'm not really into Ford, or classic cars, but if you combine the 2, my dream would be the GT40.

Won't post the image, too big. Here's the link: http://simhq.com/forum/files/usergals/2010/12/full-1799-3584-red_bull_hangar_7.jpg

 

[soc123_au]

That's a rehash of the original GT-40 BF. Desirable, but not a classic in the true sense.

 

[The Charlatan]

Would love to own either a 1967 Camaro or 1951 Jag Mark V. We had two Mark V's as our wedding cars, that is one of the two we used.

 

[muzby]

6 years ago I started off with this



Now it looks like this





Hopefully its on the road by June.

What they say about old cars is pretty true. You can get them driving nicely, but compared to a modern car they are pretty agricultural. Mine now has air ride, 4 link rear, OD Box, Injected big block with alloy heads, rhd with power steer, A/C, power windows, seats etc etc.

to quote george costanza..

it moved.




very very nice, sir.

 

[The Charlatan]

6 years ago I started off with this



Now it looks like this





Hopefully its on the road by June.

What they say about old cars is pretty true. You can get them driving nicely, but compared to a modern car they are pretty agricultural. Mine now has air ride, 4 link rear, OD Box, Injected big block with alloy heads, rhd with power steer, A/C, power windows, seats etc etc.

Great colour Soc.

 

[soc123_au]

The colour is pretty horny. Especially in the sun. Brandy Wine over Lighning Strike.

 

[Bulldog Force]

The colour is pretty horny. Especially in the sun. Brandy Wine over Lighning Strike.

Looks good. Even Maroon Pearl looks awesome in the sun.

 

[some11]

What they say about old cars is pretty true. You can get them driving nicely, but compared to a modern car they are pretty agricultural. Mine now has air ride, 4 link rear, OD Box, Injected big block with alloy heads, rhd with power steer, A/C, power windows, seats etc etc.

Which is why if I had a liquid income I'd get a Mustang from Classic Recreations.

To me nothing can touch 1967 pony cars for styling, most makes nailed it that year.

 

[Danish]

When it comes to classic old cars I love the old european stuff myself.

There are the obvious hyper expensive classics like the Ferrari 250 GTO or something, but if we are talking something that is at least halfway financially feasible, then I'd love to restore a late 60s Porsche 911, or the original 911 RS from the 70s.

I do also love all the old british convertibles like the MG midget. Shoving one of Toyota's bullet proof 4A-GE drivetrains into one of those bad boys would make for an epicly fun hillclimb car.

 

[soc123_au]

Which is why if I had a liquid income I'd get a Mustang from Classic Recreations.

To me nothing can touch 1967 pony cars for styling, most makes nailed it that year.

You won't get one registered here. They use a new shell, so they are classed as an individualy constructed vehicle & have to meet current ADR's. Also by the time you import it & pay lct, GST etc it will owe about $350k AU. The build quality isn't that great either.

 

[muzby]

aussie mob based in the phlippines who restore old mustangs and ship to australia..

http://www.classicspeedinc.com/index.cmc

worth a look.. i know if i get the spare cash and a third spot in the garage i'd be in like flynn..

 

[soc123_au]

Do a bit of research on them as well. Horror story after horror story.

 

[Bulldog Force]

If we can talk Japanese cars for a sec (I know I know, not many people would associate them with it), the Toyota Celica Coupe TA22 would be high on my list:

 

[Bulldog Force]

 

[soc123_au]

I do like the old Celicas.

 

[retch]

I have a 1980 WB 1 tonner with a 308 m21 lsd in reasonable condition.
It's just a daily driver atm but I'm thinking of pulling the tray off and putting a stepside back on it.

But I've also had thoughts of buying a VF ute v8 auto before they stop making them.

The only problem is I don't have a garage to put it in.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Plenty of old cars I'd love done up.

If I'm talking Aussie muscle an E49 Charger would be ultimate, in showroom spec. I'd also love one of the special edition Chargers, either a white Knight special or a Sporstman.

Plenty of old small cars that'd be a hoot to do up and fit out with some more modern kit too. Would love a Morris Minor fitted with a Datsun engine (Nissan/Datsun basically took the old BMC engines the Morries used and improved the engineering out of sight so they drop straight in), widened rims, front disc brakes and a modern stereo etc. A Mk I Escort would be great, as would a Bedford CF van running a Holden straight 6 (probably on LPG for economy reasons).