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Hi. I'm currently driving a Fabia, but really would like to move into something older and more interesting, as well as simpler and easy to fix. My problem is that with an older car, even as young as the...
I need to buy a second car as a run around and was thinking about a Mercedes C107 SLC. Would this make a good car for regular use and what should I look for and how much should I pay for a reasonable one?
I decided to get an Allegro as a cheap entry to classic cars and it'd be nice to maintain it myself for the sake of pride as well as saving money. I know they're relatively simple but I'm not exactly...
I've got a fairly small budget of £3000 and I want a characterful used British car - hopefully something that won't lose value. Maybe something with a bit of pace and that's not likely to cost too much...
My car is starting to show spots of rust despite how much I care for it - what's the best way to stop it spreading shy of respraying or new panels?
Had my 94 Jaguar Sovereign for a year now and I love it, just curious at how many are left and some say it's the next classic Jaguar, any thoughts?
If you keep an older, more rust prone car outside, does a cover really work? Is it a replacement for a garage?
I bought a one owner from new 1965 Austin last year. It has been garaged from new and has never been resprayed. There is filller in the rear wheel arches and front panel which is now starting to lift but...
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...
I few months ago I bought a 2003 Nissan 350Z as a weekend car. They really seem astonishing value for money at the moment - I can't believe their values could fall much lower. I think it's a dying...