Things where ok till the TR7 and the long night of the UK car industry. Austin allegro anyone ?

Maybe Mike should try and pick up a Lancia Stratos

>>getting something that old might actually be a good investment.
>>If getting something british, I'd argue for TR6 (as 6-cyl engine is a great thing)
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>TR6 ? Nah. TR5!
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>>or a Spitfire 3 or 4 if ease of handling/cornering is more important.
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>>But Mike MUST have a well developed tinker gene, a garage and a day-2-day car -
>>a graet idea if it fits with his personal style.
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>>>Then get something classic (manual gearbox . No power steering. No power anything actually and most importantly no roof)
>>>These where very good in their day
>>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Vitesse
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>>>>I think I am entitled to one relatively inextravagant indulgence.