If you could have any one , which would you pick?

Gibbo2286 · Unread post by **Gibbo2286** » 02 Dec 2025, 15:17

I would have chosen the 1952 Sunbeam Talbot but it's been messed about with too much.

Gibbo2286 · Unread post by **Gibbo2286** » 02 Dec 2025, 15:34

How about the Mazda Bongo Mick?

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 02 Dec 2025, 15:35

I would go for 83, the Porsche 924.

Unread post by **bobins** » 02 Dec 2025, 17:08

One of the Bentley S2s would be an interesting car to own for a while, and I rather fancy the 1976 Toyota Celica ST, or perhaps the 1954 MG TF, but I'll settle on the 1970 Bentley T1 - it's rarer than the common-as-muck

Silver Shadow and I think it, or a Shadow, are the sort of car that ought to be owned so they can be experienced.... even just for a short while

Unread post by **MattBLancs** » 02 Dec 2025, 17:18

Nobody going for the snack size Renault lorry?

https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction- ... a000f98bc6

No idea what I'd do with it, but looks a well built curiosity

On the basis it's a bit "messed about with" and hence cheap (you'd hope!) I think I'd be tempted by the 205 CTI + what looks to be a GTi-180 engine from a 206. I'd have thought a nice light EW10J4S was a good addition to a 205.

Drab grey not my cup of tea though. Interior is much brighter (and the better for it)
https://www.i-bidder.com/en-gb/auction- ... a000f997ba

Numberplate is perhaps a bit too suggestive as to what'd be shouted at you if driven "with a bit too much vivacity" on the road

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 02 Dec 2025, 18:01

Gibbo2286 wrote: 02 Dec 2025, 15:34 How about the Mazda Bongo Mick?

I did give that some consideration having had a Mitsubishi Delica in the past, which I ran on chip oil, but the idea of the Rascal appealed because I had the van version and always enjoyed bombing around in it after my conversion to the fuelling.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 03 Dec 2025, 05:29

A bit big but as a pure indulgence, the Jensen Interceptor. And for as bit of two-wheeled fun, the Suzuki TS125

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 02 Jan 2026, 18:31

Thanks to bobins for bringing this sale to my attention, so have a browse and you know how it works by now so make your choice:

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/auction ... 1-Jan-2026

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 02 Jan 2026, 18:46

ARRGGGHHHH!!!!! There are three that I want! However, I think I know what Jim might have.

Spoiler: show: Renault 4.

I want the Aston Martin, the Jenson, and the MG SV,

Gibbo2286 · Unread post by **Gibbo2286** » 02 Jan 2026, 18:49

Only three on there that would interest me Mick, the Armstrong Siddeley the Austin A135 and perhaps the Ford P100 pick up.

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 02 Jan 2026, 19:04

CHAPS I would remind you of the title of the thread!! I can't make my mind up either but that is part of the fun!!

Hell Razor5543 · Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 02 Jan 2026, 19:18

Look, I managed to go from six to three! I cannot trim any more off!

Unread post by **mickthemaverick** » 02 Jan 2026, 19:28

Sorry James, that is just not good enough you have to go through the same anguish that I am in dismissing ones you want. I'm still wrestling with 4!!

Unread post by **bobins** » 02 Jan 2026, 19:37

Hell Razor5543 wrote: 02 Jan 2026, 18:46 ARRGGGHHHH!!!!! There are three that I want! However, I think I know what Jim might have.

Spoiler: show
Renault 4.

Even in his maddest days, I don't think Jim would have that R4. The paint is the only thing holding it in shape. A restoration of that would consist of first replacing all the body panels, then replacing all the structural panels, then all of the running gear. You might - just - get away with keeping the glass

Unread post by **bobins** » 02 Jan 2026, 19:47

In the 'Close, but no cigar' category, I'd have the.....

Jaaaaag XKR convertible - always liked them
MG SV X-power - but James is after that
NSU 1200C - it's uncommon and a bit different
Saab 900 XS - gotta own one at some stage
Subaru Justy - find another one like that !
Volvo 850 T-5R - fun fun fun
Volvo PV544 - nice and unusual
or maybe the Lanci Delta HF - just so Mick would have to choose something else

But I'll settle for the Citroen BX17 TZD as it's already had a lot of money spent on it so should be good for a few miles yet

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