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I am new to the forum but going to leap into this one. Had a 64 spit in college (loved it), a midget that was too small (10yrs ago), had a Ghia conv, now I have a 650 motorcycle I putt around in, but I miss the roar of classic Eruopean metal. At 6'3 and 240, what 60's era ragtop should I consider that will have a little more giddy up, a little room (I don't mind customizing the driver's seat), if I want to get a little stupid? I like the AH3000, late 50's triumph. I can wrench a little but not afraid to ask for help. 25-40k would be my budget. Is BaT and ebay purchising points? Thanks.. maybe the feeling will pass. No.
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welcome and sounds like an interestign search. I might consider some less obvious choices.
1. Triumph Stag
2. Jaguar XJ-S (yes later but they get prettier every year)
3. Rolls Royce Corniche https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/rolls-royce/corniche/2628666.html
4. Also newer but TVR https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/tvr/280i/2635442.html
I would also be open to (again some are '70s)
5. Corvair
6. Mercedes SL
to name a few.
good luck and please keep us posted.
1. Triumph Stag
2. Jaguar XJ-S (yes later but they get prettier every year)
3. Rolls Royce Corniche https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/rolls-royce/corniche/2628666.html
4. Also newer but TVR https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/tvr/280i/2635442.html
I would also be open to (again some are '70s)
5. Corvair
6. Mercedes SL
to name a few.
good luck and please keep us posted.
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First, welcome to BCF,
Well, sticking to the British "60s era" ragtop theme you intimated, you already mentioned the Austin Healer 3000 (although that might stretch the limits of your budget)
You "might" find a restorable Jag E-Type roadster (but a good driver would probably bust your budget). A 2+2 could probably be had but not a ragtop.
Triumph TR6 would probably fit your frame (not a Spitfire though)
MGB perhaps. You mentioned you had a midget that was too small, but a B might work for you.
Triumph Stag as JP mentioned
Again, welcome to the forum!
Well, sticking to the British "60s era" ragtop theme you intimated, you already mentioned the Austin Healer 3000 (although that might stretch the limits of your budget)
You "might" find a restorable Jag E-Type roadster (but a good driver would probably bust your budget). A 2+2 could probably be had but not a ragtop.
Triumph TR6 would probably fit your frame (not a Spitfire though)
MGB perhaps. You mentioned you had a midget that was too small, but a B might work for you.
Triumph Stag as JP mentioned
Again, welcome to the forum!
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As someone with about the same physical proportions as you, I can say you won't be comfortable in a Jaguar XJS.
I had a 94 V12 Coupe and I loved it but I had zero room if I needed to scratch myself.
There is no unused space in it for anything like a cup holder.
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As Basil suggests, here's a start if you're limiting to British cars:
stlouismgclub.com
allbritishcarshow.com
MG Club of St. Louis – Safety Fast!
stlouismgclub.com
AllBritishCarShow.com – St. Louis All British Car and Cycle Show – Best in the Midwest
allbritishcarshow.com
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I'll throw in one nobody has mentioned, and I believe you can find one in your price range: Morgan.
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Do the neighborhood kids all gather around to watch when you ingress and egress?
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Do the neighborhood kids all gather around to watch when you ingress and egress?
Nope - they gather 'round to help.
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no they pick it up, turn it upsidedown and shake it. This is a car I don't so much get into as much as wearDo the neighborhood kids all gather around to watch when you ingress and egress?
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