Wanted (cheap) 4/4 2 seater

[Jim Mountain]

Wanted 4/4 2 seater, for around £10k (if there is such a thing)

As much as I love thrashing my dads car around, I can't stop worrying about the price of a new radatior if I was to have a misshap in it, so I guess it's time I got my own car.

Idealy a 4/4 to class 3 spec for the Speedmog championship, but anything that has been already been raced or used in speed events would do.

Would prefer a Ford Crossflow engine car, with steel/alloy wheels as apposed to wires, I'm not bothered about the colour, I'm quite happy to take on a "project" that is almost finished, but haven't got the time to be doing a chassis up rebuild.

but I realise at around £10k I can't afford to be too fussy so I'll consider anything that comes along.

[Jochem Kentgens]

Hi Jim,

See this link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Ma ... enameZWDVW" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Copy in browser if the link doesnt work. It is a 1967 car on Ebay in the US. But it is RHD so that should be good for you (and not so good for US buyers). And the engine has been replaced by a crossflow engine.

So, all good news?

Maybe it is worth importing it, given the exchange rate and the fact that it seems not to be too expensive.

Hope this helps.

All the best, Jochem

[Jim Mountain]

Thanks for the link, i'll keep and eye on it but I think it's going to be out of my price range given all the import costs.

[john bevan]

what's wrong with 4 seaters???

[Jim Mountain]

what's wrong with 4 seaters???

Don't you mean "whats right with 4 seaters ?" , only joking John, I just prefer the look of 2 seaters, but if the right 4 seater came along i'd consider it.

You got your steering colum/inlet manifold issue sorted out yet ?.

See you Sunday

Jim

[john bevan]

I know what you mean- 2 seaters look more sporty, but old series 4 seaters are great, in that you have lots of room to put helmet, racesuit, tent, tools etc without bothering with a luggage rack. They're also not a lot heavier, and you can take out all the excess bits anyway.

there is a project 4 seater at Richard Thorne and on the Morgan Car used car website.


John
PSNot at Debden, but see you at Bentwaters.

[Jochem Kentgens]

Jim,

Take into account 2500 USD (1200 pounds) for transport.

I dont know about import tax in the UK, but in Holland it is 6% (maximum of few hundred Pounds).

I think you will be able to get this one in your garage for 10.000 to 12.000 Pounds.

Anyway, if I see something else come along, i will let you know.

Best regards, Jochem

[Jim Mountain]

Thanks for the replys, picking new (well new to me) car up on Thursday

[john bevan]

what did you get?

[Jim Mountain]

A 1972 4/4 2 seater, in BRG, I havn't seen it yet my dad had a look at it on Saturday,

I'm picking it up on Thursday if the bank can bring themselfs to part with the money,

Then a quick service, fit a roll bar and I should be good to go for Bentwarters

[john bevan]

so when do you fit the V8 to it?!!!!!

see you at Bentwaters...

John

[Jim Mountain]

Kind of like this you mean ? 620 horses in a stock engine

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Think I might need to sort the brakes first