Hi Jimmy,, loved classics even before they were called classis..had a 67 and a 70 lotus elan.First car a 67 austin cooper as my parents didnt see it in the same light as a midget or spitfire..Hate ulez, hope it never arrives in gloucester..Anyway i have a 1990 m100 elan turbo and i dont understant why prices are not really going up much on these cars, its fast fantastic handleing looks better as the years pass ,the most reliable, engines can go 2-250000 miles, only about 1700 left so enough for interest and still be rare..and only a few years to historic,,so why the prices are still low.. everyday driver mk2 honda crv, thinking to get classic everyday driver, like the merc.. chris
Hi Chris thanks for the comments! Sounds like you owned and own some really nice cars! I also share you thoughts about the m100 I think it is such a great practical classic and are great fun to drive. I am sure that as the numbers dwindle further the prices will go up. The engine is very solid and they are generally good all round cars with the benefit of a lotus chassis. ULEZ is a shame, but at least you can avoid it driving classic registered cars! Thanks Jimmy
Sadly I can see the government scrapping the classic car exemption benefits as they just simply want to spoil our enjoyment. Then the classic car market will simply crash. That will be a sad day and the final nail in the coffin for car enthusiasts like us. The powers to be just simply want cars off the road.
Even if they put the VED back on (which a labour govt might well do) I'll still keep driving classics, as I already have them as daily drivers the thing about little use doesn't really apply to me, I do around 8k a year split between 3 cars. And I believe running those is more environmentally friendly than buying some new electric fridge on wheels!
ANYTHING with a Volvo badge will make a great and reliable car for daily use. From a PV to a Turbo Brick. But yes the Amazon is the BOSS! Wish i'd never sold mine, a 64 LHD (french market) 122S estate which I owned longer than any other car i've ever owned (1982 - 2011) I did well over 100,000 miles in it, used it as a mobile workshop, picked my newborn kids up from hospital in it, towed many, often heavier, cars on an 18ft trailer all over the country with it. Simply sublime car and the best £100 I ever spent in my life.
Hi Jimmy,, loved classics even before they were called classis..had a 67 and a 70 lotus elan.First car a 67 austin cooper as my parents didnt see it in the same light as a midget or spitfire..Hate ulez, hope it never arrives in gloucester..Anyway i have a 1990 m100 elan turbo and i dont understant why prices are not really going up much on these cars, its fast fantastic handleing
looks better as the years pass ,the most reliable, engines can go 2-250000 miles, only about 1700 left so enough for interest and still be rare..and only a few years to historic,,so why the prices are still low.. everyday driver mk2 honda crv, thinking to get classic everyday driver, like the merc.. chris
Hi Chris thanks for the comments! Sounds like you owned and own some really nice cars! I also share you thoughts about the m100 I think it is such a great practical classic and are great fun to drive. I am sure that as the numbers dwindle further the prices will go up. The engine is very solid and they are generally good all round cars with the benefit of a lotus chassis. ULEZ is a shame, but at least you can avoid it driving classic registered cars! Thanks Jimmy
Sadly I can see the government scrapping the classic car exemption benefits as they just simply want to spoil our enjoyment. Then the classic car market will simply crash. That will be a sad day and the final nail in the coffin for car enthusiasts like us. The powers to be just simply want cars off the road.
Unfortunately I feel you may be right Steve. But let's enjoy them while we can!
Even if they put the VED back on (which a labour govt might well do) I'll still keep driving classics, as I already have them as daily drivers the thing about little use doesn't really apply to me, I do around 8k a year split between 3 cars. And I believe running those is more environmentally friendly than buying some new electric fridge on wheels!
what's wrong with a good volvo amazon looks the part and can keep up with modern day trafic
I love a Volvo Amazon! And a P1800 amazing cars and a very good shout 👍
ANYTHING with a Volvo badge will make a great and reliable car for daily use. From a PV to a Turbo Brick. But yes the Amazon is the BOSS! Wish i'd never sold mine, a 64 LHD (french market) 122S estate which I owned longer than any other car i've ever owned (1982 - 2011) I did well over 100,000 miles in it, used it as a mobile workshop, picked my newborn kids up from hospital in it, towed many, often heavier, cars on an 18ft trailer all over the country with it. Simply sublime car and the best £100 I ever spent in my life.