02 Oct 2014, 08:51
Try and get to the NEC in November, talk to local owners, get a feel for the car before you go spending your 'hard earned'.
Vin number are irrelevant after 30 years, I've had several now, from the 10th one made to one of the last, they are all different… all brilliant and any niggeling faults should have been sorted by now.
Don't get too star struck by very low mileage cars. As Chris W says, any car is better if its used occasionally and maintenance work is kept on top off.
I guess a lot depends on your budget, as a general rule buy the best car you can afford, but don't pay over the top for it! If you have say 20ish you should be able to buy a decent, well sorted UK (or IRL) one. If you can't stretch to that, then the USA route is probably the way to go.
My tip is to get your dosh fully available, talk to ( phone) Dave Howarth and Chris W and await their contact when a suitable car pops up ( and it will) and be prepared to move quickly.
Good luck.
Vin number are irrelevant after 30 years, I've had several now, from the 10th one made to one of the last, they are all different… all brilliant and any niggeling faults should have been sorted by now.
Don't get too star struck by very low mileage cars. As Chris W says, any car is better if its used occasionally and maintenance work is kept on top off.
I guess a lot depends on your budget, as a general rule buy the best car you can afford, but don't pay over the top for it! If you have say 20ish you should be able to buy a decent, well sorted UK (or IRL) one. If you can't stretch to that, then the USA route is probably the way to go.
My tip is to get your dosh fully available, talk to ( phone) Dave Howarth and Chris W and await their contact when a suitable car pops up ( and it will) and be prepared to move quickly.
Good luck.
Chris Parnham
Ex RHD Auto's etc.etc
Main Car.. Kia E Niro 4+
Skoda Yetil 4X4.
1970 Jago Jeep.
DOC Club Historian
Ex RHD Auto's etc.etc
Main Car.. Kia E Niro 4+
Skoda Yetil 4X4.
1970 Jago Jeep.
DOC Club Historian