The Queen got a neo-classic Convertible

[JerseyPete]

I’ve always loved the look of a TR6 View attachment 96666

Always loved the looks of Triumph, but hated the rear end. Came close many times to buying TR4/TR250 and once a GT6+. Never a Spitfire, my brother had those and I worked on them as well.
@Patrick would she consider a convertible Porsche 944 or 968, or not classic enough?
Are we talking clam shell fenders like MG T series or envelope body like MG A through C and Midget?

 

[extremedave]

Hurry. I forgot they made them this new (ish). Pricey but kinda seems worth it if legit.

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/andover-1980-mgb-roadster/6903154569.html

 

[Bike N Gear]

Always loved the looks of Triumph, but hated the rear end. Came close many times to buying TR4/TR250 and once a GT6+. Never a Spitfire, my brother had those and I worked on them as well.
@Patrick would she consider a convertible Porsche 944 or 968, or not classic enough?
Are we talking clam shell fenders like MG T series or envelope body like MG A through C and Midget?

My dad bought a TR3a when he got out of the Air Force. A 1957 cost him about $2700 new and his whole hood (the Bronx) thought he was nuts. Mom made him replace it when she was pregnant with me because she couldn't get in or out of it. I gave him shit about that through out the years as value went up.

Looked just like this:

 

[JerseyPete]

My dad bought a TR3a when he got out of the Air Force. A 1957 cost him about $2700 new and his whole hood (the Bronx) thought he was nuts. Mom made him replace it when she was pregnant with me because she couldn't get in or out of it. I gave him shit about that through out the years as value went up.

Looked just like this:

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I always looked at the pre 1962 Triumph TR2-3 as a scaled back Jaguar XK series.
I hate looking back at what I have gotten rid of and passed on.

 

[JerseyPete]

Hurry. I forgot they made them this new (ish). Pricey but kinda seems worth it if legit.

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/d/andover-1980-mgb-roadster/6903154569.html

I would pass. Rubber bumbers are not just a matter of safety and emission issues. The steering shaft goes through a suspension point due to the height increase, the cat is right under the carb (single Stromberg) and usually dries out the fuel line as well.
With MGB's, I would say 1972 or earlier. The 73 and 74 had some emission stuff, but not bad.

 

[Bike N Gear]

I always looked at the pre 1962 Triumph TR2-3 as a scaled back Jaguar XK series.
I hate looking back at what I have gotten rid of and passed on.

Yea. Replaced Triumph with a Peugeot 404 which Mom totalled. Shortly thereafter he got a 67 or 68 GTO which he probably sold for nothing too. Who new?

 

[Patrick]

Always loved the looks of Triumph, but hated the rear end. Came close many times to buying TR4/TR250 and once a GT6+. Never a Spitfire, my brother had those and I worked on them as well.
@Patrick would she consider a convertible Porsche 944 or 968, or not classic enough?
Are we talking clam shell fenders like MG T series or envelope body like MG A through C and Midget?

she likes the brit front end look of the MGB/FIat 124, and wouldn't go for the funk of the 968 cabriolet - although they do have that unique tip-up lights..

i tried to get her to go for a brand new 124, but she didn't bite.

 

[knobbyhead]

she likes the brit front end look of the MGB/FIat 124, and wouldn't go for the funk of the 968 cabriolet - although they do have that unique tip-up lights..

i tried to get her to go for a brand new 124, but she didn't bite.

Miata is better imho.

How about an olds 98 convertible? too parade-ish?

 

[Patrick]

I would pass. Rubber bumbers are not just a matter of safety and emission issues. The steering shaft goes through a suspension point due to the height increase, the cat is right under the carb (single Stromberg) and usually dries out the fuel line as well.
With MGB's, I would say 1972 or earlier. The 73 and 74 had some emission stuff, but not bad.

i'm not sure the rubber bumpers are any worse than the engine ending up in the passenger compartment on most of these 50/60s mini euro boxes.
unless it is rear engine!

i didn't know about the steering - that is a weird one. engineering at its best. good news about the cat, car is exempt from inspection. even without QQ plates.

 

[Patrick]

Miata is better imho.

How about an olds 98 convertible? too parade-ish?

cual es mas clasico?

miata?



Fiat 124




we could tow her new car with an olds 98 convertible....

 

[serviceguy]

cual es mas clasico?

miata?

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Fiat 124

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we could tow her new car with an olds 98 convertible....

That is an interesting question, seeing as in their latest iteration they are the same car.

When it comes to the old ones, with great appreciation for the Miatas, I am biased toward the old FIAT rust bucket!

Speaking of classics, what about...

 

[Patrick]

That is an interesting question, seeing as in their latest iteration they are the same car.

When it comes to the old ones, with great appreciation for the Miatas, I am biased toward the old FIAT rust bucket!

Speaking of classics, what about...
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all things Lancia are probably too much $$$ - She would think that is too masculine also. which is why no MB SL.

 

[serviceguy]

all things Lancia are probably too much $$$ - She would think that is too masculine also. which is why no MB SL.

They're just old Italian ladies...Flavia and Flaminia.

 

[GSTim]

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ctd/d/epsom-1962-triumph-spitfire-conv/6882785745.html

 

[Patrick]

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/ctd/d/epsom-1962-triumph-spitfire-conv/6882785745.html

if that was red, i might have taken the train up in the morning, and had it in the garage when she got home......

 

[Bike N Gear]

Just missed this one.

 

[JerseyPete]

she likes the brit front end look of the MGB/FIat 124, and wouldn't go for the funk of the 968 cabriolet - although they do have that unique tip-up lights..

i tried to get her to go for a brand new 124, but she didn't bite.

If I had to choose between Fiat and MG, I would go with Fiat. I've owned both and there were many advantages to the Fiat. Oddly enough the Fiats had more electrical issues than the MGs.

If you sold the Metro you would only be a few grand short for the Fiat in this scenario:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-chevrolet-its-actually-a-geo-metro-lsi/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-fiat-spider-2000-15/

I don't know @Monkey Soup but I am surprised he hasn't chimed in. I think he is well versed in cars of the type you are looking at.

 

[JerseyPete]

cual es mas clasico?

miata?

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....

So an old Lotus Elan is out of the question?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lotus-elan-sess/

 

[GSTim]

How about this?

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/wyncote-1969-austin-healey-sprite/6894361403.html

 

[Patrick]

So an old Lotus Elan is out of the question?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lotus-elan-sess/
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that would be fun. very different.

How about this?

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/wyncote-1969-austin-healey-sprite/6894361403.html

price is right, although i wonder what he thinks is under the paint bubbles?

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She fancied this - might have to jump in the plane and go visit...

https://www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/classic-cars/mg/mgb/1972-mgb-b-roadster/7084180