Hmmm, there is a pretty big porsche price hike going on at the moment Joe. Check out the 968 Club Sport prices and then the pre 996 911's

Looking into the Lancia, it is the most expensive I can find anywhere. Even looking at a montecarlo forum, it seems that none have sold for this price before.

There have been some pretty seriously renovated ones (50K miles) gone for £10K. I don't want to be the guy who has set the record for the most money paid for a model.....as at £13K she's expensive, topping the tables!

I'm after something that is guaranteed to make money in the short term. The Lancia of course will eventually, but I don't want to wait and see. See first thread

What about the GTV cup?
Or you could go American muscle
Dodge Charger
Camero
My fav is a Plymouth road runner

The original maserati ghibli - (can't find one atm)
Imo a Porsche isn't going to climb quickly, the integrale and sz / rz's have doubled in price in the last five years.
So have the rs fords - the escort cosworth was an appreciating chattel from day 1 if looked after.

It's a tough call, if we could all predict what would increase in value I'm sure we'd all have one!

It is a tough call. I suppose time spent browsing and chatting will lead to something interesting in the end though.

The porsche 968 CS is seen as the next thing for raised prices. I saw a 1978 911 SC this morning, it appeared on eBay. Was a good price, I emailed the guy to request purchase and the advert was pulled..... Annoying!

I also saw a Lancia Beta with only 31,000 miles on it for sub £8K. Still thinking about this, maybe buy 2 cheaper (compared to budget) cars and double the chances of profit ..... maybe!!!

A 968 isn't the classic Porsche shape so I don't think it'll ever do what the early 911 turbos have done.
928 maybe as they appear more desirable and they've just revived a v8.

Mercedes E190 cosworth.
here

Not an m3 but pretty cool.

If I was in the market I'd be leaning towards these because the money for them is on the up every year

Noble m400 (if ou can get in the price bracket)
Noble m12 gto
Ford Sierra RS500
Ford Sierra cosworth (3door)
Ford escort cosworth small turbo model.
Lotus cortina
Lotus Carlton

I've been watching these cars go up in price for the last few years

Good luck in whatever you buy

The search is over ....... didn't take long! I knew what I wanted to buy deep down (for short term profit) and I thank you guys for helping out with suggestions.

I've gone for what many will see a left field choice, but having been watching the market on these things (for A1 condition with impeccable service history) this I feel is a good choice of car to put away for a year...

The 968 Club Sport were moving out of my price range and the very few that were within it, needed care and attention, that I could not do being away from the UK

So what is it??

Lets see of you can guess....



Once again, cheers guys.

944 turbo at a guess, long time since I've been near one though.

Yep, a 1990 944 Turbo S (SE in UK) or a Porsche 952

Cool!
Hope it's a good 'un!

One owner for 24 years is a good start!! Full Porsche service history and all the top options including racing chassis spec'd from day 1. Still has the Porsche tyre compressor and tool kit like new too. Then there is the garage she was kept in all this time .... Very happy, I'll get pics up when I am home next.

a mk1 focus rs you could get a low mileage one for your budget no problem.These will shoot up in price its just a matter of when.

What area of your budget did it come in at, patch?

£15K Jim. He wanted £17 There were three going this week at this price. One at £19 and two at £17. All with under 100K miles and full, I mean full service histories. All were late Turbos...

You can buy cheaper, but as the saying goes when buying classics, buy on condition, not on cost

And all are now sold

Interesting choice Phil. I look forward to a write up and some before and after photos!

looking forward to pics always wanted a 944

Very nice.
I had a 1989 black Turbo SE a few years ago with Linen leather 'big wing' seats. Lovely car to drive.
A few minor tweaks can see them over 310 ponies too.
My only disappointment was then exhaust noise as it sounded pretty much like any other 4-banger.

Nice choice Phil, pop round for coffee in her when you get back

That looks like a stunner Phil well done mate.

I take it Kitty did the negotiating for you in her native tongue

Have a read of this, one small paragraph further down...

I will not be driving it Joe, apart to a car show if there is one local enough whilst at home next .... garage queen Better if you pop into mine next time I am home. We have moved though! Just down the road.

Kit has been surprisingly quiet about all this Joe (Magoo)

Coffee and biscuits at yours then

You're on!

Some pics then..

Thats lovely Phil, really really clean. I expect you can improve on that however!

Guaranteed with a capital G

Lovely car!
Same colour combo mine was too. Is it MO30 spec?
I notice no split rear seat though. Thought that was a standard SE fitment along with the fabric rear luggage cover?

Split rears standard on Turbo S, Turbo SE (silver rose edition only) and Series 2 cars. Other cars was an option. The nylon luggage cover is there, just not 'there'

Spec wise...

- Sport Chassis M030
- Limited Slip Differential M220
- 10 Speaker HiFi M490
- Air Conditioning M572
- Original Club Sport Alloys - Silver/black crested centres

Plus the usual, forged pistons from factory being one to mention - I am told

Edit - This got me looking into luggage covers. The split seats had the fabric cover that it seems was awfully saggy when placed on - like an old mans ....

The non split seats get the vinyl roller luggage cover as seen in the picture above, it's rolled up against the back of the seat (fixed) and when out looks much neater.

Yes forged pistons straight out of the box.
Your right about the 'roller blind' looking way better too.
It was the second thing I changed on mine, the first being a new chipset etc for the DME.

The forged wheels look better than the standard Design 90's too. Are they polished?

Did you spot this 3.8 M5 on your search?
Looks a superb car:

E34 M5 3.8

No I did not. Looks like a rare old model indeed. 1 of 139 wow!!

May still be interested in that if it's around in a few weeks time!