Ask Honest John

Honest John Classics Ask Honest John » Which British sports car should I buy?
Selling your classic car? It's FREE to list your car on Honest John Classics | No thanks

Which British sports car should I buy?

I would like to indulge my passion for British sports cars by buying either a Triumph Stag or a TVR Chimera or Griffith. The Stag is a classic but is of steel construction, whereas the TVRs are more modern but do have the advantage of having fibreglass bodies. I have a budget of around £10,000. Which would you recommend, and are there any similar cars I could consider?

Asked on 24 November 2012 by AA, Ripon

Answered by Honest John
You will get far less performance from a well sorted Stag, but also far less trouble. However, you might find that the Stag is out of your budget - the prices of half-decent classics have shot up recently, including those of early TVRs.

You could also consider a Triumph TR7 or an MG MGB if you can find one within your budget. If you are seriously considering a Stag, the first thing you should do is join Club Triumph: www.club.triumph.org.uk/
Similar questions
I am young at 21, with one years only full UK license holding (2 in August). I have around £2500 available to buy a classic car, with Insurance, Road Tax (although ideally looking for Road Tax free) and...
We are over 70 and looking to replace our Zafira with a smaller car but one that is still fairly easy to access. There is such a wide choice and we're not sure what criteria to look for. There seems to...
My beloved 8-year-old MG ZR with 29,000 on the clock has been written off and I'm seeking a replacement 1.2 or 1.4, 3/5-door hatchback, made in Britain, up to £11,000 new or pre-reg. I've seen a Micra,...