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looking for another classic

Discussion of other cars non-Z4

which would you choose?

dolomite sprint needing a little work for £6k
15
48%
Dolomite 1500 needing nothing for £3.5k
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No votes
Dolomite 1500 needing a little work for £3k
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No votes
Triumph Vitesse needing nothing for £6k
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42%
Triumph Herald needing a little work for £2k
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10%
 
Total votes: 31

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Post by bluespit » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:40 pm

looking for another classic and have a few options in front of me. Thought I'd ask the community which direction I should take.

unlikely to influence my decision but a bit of idle amusement.

I have sufficient in my 'car fund' for any option plus improvements

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Post by Status » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:50 pm

Had 2 sprints great cars nothing but agro but can make em better,the other Dolomites not really a classic like the sprint,the vitesse sounds good depending on wot one and the good old faithful herald well wot can one say on that,good old plodder but known to be rot boxes,I get the impression you are a triumph man,I would go for a gt6

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Post by volumex65 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:53 pm

always wanted a doli sprint years ago :thumbsup:
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Post by Bluecat » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:12 pm

Second vote for a GT6 may be a bit more than a dolly but its a mini etype!

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Post by Darren Slone » Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:26 pm

Dolomite Sprint for me, when I was growing up my brother had many, well into double figures and I loved him taking me out in them, cool car and if I were to be buying a Dolomite in the future I'd only look for a Sprint 8)

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Post by RickRob » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:43 pm

I think that the Vitesse would be the one to go for. More of a classical classic in my eyes.
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Post by GBZ4 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:44 pm

Had a Vitesse Convertible in '72/'73, always promised myself I'll get another one day. So this is where my vote went :thumbsup:
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Post by Smartbear » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:49 pm

The sprint is the stand out car for me :driving:
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Post by ronk » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:55 pm

Triumph Vitesse needing nothing for £6k is what i voted for and it seems many more!
I was offered one of these in my youth and regret not buying iy all the years later.
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Post by English68 » Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:20 pm

Great choice to have!

Have you done a lot of research to get to this short-list?

SO many to choose from in that price range...

The decision lies in the driving experience - and that will be different with each and every example of any of the cars you are considering, of course.

If you can keep your head and not let your heart decide, I would suggest taking the time to look at as many as possible until you find the car you really like.

Then go for it!

Also/PS: Agree with previous posters re GT6 - especially the early ones.

Good luck with your search - I hope YOU enjoy!

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Post by buzyg » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:35 pm

Would be the herald for me. A roofless one at that. :D
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Post by Paulr » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:30 pm

If you want a drop top, the Vitesse. if you don't, the Vitesse with a hard top. I assume you are looking 2.0? I had a 1600 Vitesse a long time ago. Smallest straight 6 ever made, evidently. Loved those twin headlights!

Doli is a bit too 'ordinary' for me.
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Post by Zoomer » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:37 pm

GT 6 as an alternative?
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Post by Ewazix » Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:32 pm

I had a Sprint when they were current and suffice to say I learnt a lot about spannering! Head gasket (obviously), Rad, water pump, Prop-shaft, gearbox, wheel bearings, all manner of electrics and lots and lots of plastic padding on a car that was only a few years old. A lot of parts are special to the Sprint, hard to find and expensive. I had it 12 months and it was off the road for about 8 of them and literally broke me as a teenager :(

I've owned lots of Brit and Italian mainstream classics and would say it's far cheaper to spend up-front and get the best available as resto costs generally outweigh car values, but check the work very carefully. Vitesse is nice, simple and well supported :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:12 pm

Voted for the Sprint needing a little work - Herald/Shitfire/Vitesse are all too old to be any fun to drive IMHO.

But as an E86 owner I'd go off the OP's list and look for a GT6! :lol: (Well assuming an FHC E-Type may be out of budget)!
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