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Would a 1998 Jaguar XK8 be a good investment? Where I work there is one stored in an open-ended barn. The (retired) owner does not appear to use it. I've had a look around and it all seems original and...
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I'm looking at buying an E39 BMW 5 Series. Several I've seen online from dealers are low mileage Japanese imports. Should I avoid these or are they okay to give serious consideration to? I guess I'm concerned...
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I have been offered a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W202 estate with 60,000 miles on the clock. It has one owner from new and it's in good condition - what do you think would be a reasonable offer to make? It has...
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I bought a fully refurbished 1972 MGB Roadster seven days ago which was advertised as immaculate, in as new condition, mileometer reset to zero, essentially a new car. I have had a thorough independent...
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I`m thinking of buying a Morris Minor (later model 1962 onward ) fitted with the uprated 1098cc engine. Apart from corrosion, what significant mechanical problems best these vehicles?
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I'm what you'd call a below average wage earner and I'm looking to buy a Ford Cortina of the mid to late 70's early 80's. The model with the very curved rear arches that had me watching them on the roads...
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Is the Mazda MX5 Mk3 soft top as vulnerable to rust on the rear arches as the Mk2? I'm trying to choose between the coupe and the soft top Mk3 MX5. Are there issues with the power operated coupe hoods...
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I can spend about £15,000 on a rebuilt classic convertible. I'm torn between a Morris Minor and a Citroen 2CV. Which would be the most reliable and economical to use as a daily driver?
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I'm set on buying a Jaguar XK8 Convertible but am not sure whether to go for the aluminium one or the previous model?
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There is a TVR Tasmin (wedge shape from the 80's) on eBay with a salvage yard that it is a Cat C write off due to light fuel line engine fire. The seller who appears to be a TVR salvage enthusiast has...