Cheap Classic Cars! Classic Car Buying Guide [Second Hand Superheroes Ep3]

[@kimblewt]

Datsun 260Z 2 seat, when I was poor I had one I reassembled from boxes, previous owner took it ALL to bits to redo it. So much work to rust cure and make a great runner. Kept it for years but later felt I wasn't doing right by the car so sold it to someone with the money to finish it nice. I now have the time and money but my car is being driven by another.

[@androidstationboomazoid5056]

They’re not that cheap are they I thought they were pricey

[@freddieparrydrums]

Shame I’m 14. I have to watch in despair as these reach silly prices

[@moggtheboss3087]

@@freddieparrydrums I feel you, I am 16 Finding a classic that your parents approve of is difficult, rising prices and the fact I’m not yet old enough to get a license don’t help either.

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@moggtheboss3087 Yep exactly my thoughts. They’re getting rarer and rarer and prices are only going up, even on the least desirable classics. I can see some that are gonna be worth so ,duh and it sucks I can’t get them before they go silly price

[@paulbird376]

Love the little Fiat, I have run two air cooled 126's and a BIS. For me the BIS was a much better and usable car with the rear hatch, a much better engine which was more reliable and a little bit more powerful. An absolutely fabulous little car that you cannot help but to fall in love with. Even when the missus stuck flower and bumble bee stickers on it.

[@wangdangdoodie]

Snap up an MG F/TF while you can. Get the mod done and use sparingly. Future classic.

[@freddieparrydrums]

Definitely!

[@stepheng8779]

Always preferred the Spitfire to an Mgb, if only I had some spare cash and a garage that wasn't full of crap :)

[@javieriqbal5358]

It’s never too late to clear out the garage matey, I hope one day you get your spitfire!

[@freddieparrydrums]

Shame I’m 14. I have to watch in despair as these reach silly prices

[@Edwards_second_channel]

@@freddieparrydrumsI know! Two years ago I was hoping to get one of these for under £5,000 but they can now get up to £10,000!

[@01howardproductions92]

This series has given me inspiration for my channel

[@01howardproductions92]

P.S most popular video you’ve made!

[@mattknight9372]

I bought the spitfire in the eBay advert. Cracking car

[@MillerCorner]

Good man! Great choice 😁

[@mattknight9372]

@McLaren F1 pretty good. Anything that goes wrong is really easy to fix

[@galahad9853]

The cars are no longer that price and hover slightly below 10,000 or at least the few I saw in my minute of research

[@jackbird6141]

@@galahad9853 one year later some are close to 15k

[@freddieparrydrums]

Good for you. Shame I’m 14. I have to watch in despair as these reach silly prices

[@caspaabriel4794]

Hey really like this channel. Kids have flown the coup (finally!) So the wife reminds me how car crazy I was, before the kids. Yeah long story short. Been looking around for a classic entry back into cars! Your channel is packed full of mandatory info, I need to almost relearn. It's been over 25 years. You know how it is 1, 2 next minute 4 kids, your life changes (I could easily say more ha, ha) Back then we had heaps of friends in a number of car clubs. I'm really looking forward to tinkering or full resto. Thanks again.

[@tomfrazier1103]

I had a W109 (?), in American market 300SEL 4.5 sedan, 1972. A solid California garage queen that had a fuel line fire, under the warped bonnet. "I'll fix it up and sell it for a pile & return to Paradise, (Hawaii). I think I sold it for what I initially paid for the written off car. Had wrenched on an MGB before and the solid "Feel" of the hardware & materials was a revelation, even with regard to U.S. classics, DeSoto S-15, Mercury Park Lane &c. Fell in love with the cheap runabout stopgap, Toyota RT-43.

[@tedgould8579]

Tom Frazier In

[@eldee100]

Heard classic cars (registered +40 years ago) are mot and tex exempt so here i am 😂

[@MillerCorner]

SOMEBODY'S watched Car Throttle 😉

[@zaksszn]

Is this true?

[@charliehaddon2484]

@@zaksszn yes it’s true, but if you fancy buying a classic and daily driving it, be prepared to take the bus sometimes and also be prepared to get the spanner’s out

[@hamzanocap]

​@@charliehaddon2484I wish I knew this before spending £20,000 on what appeared to be a banging-spec, refurbished Triumph GT6. It barely started and when it did run sitting inside was like being in a kiln. Sure did feel like King of the Hill driving it down the High Street though.

[@charliehaddon2484]

@@hamzanocap you can’t complain about the noise they make when they are going though😉

[@01howardproductions92]

BRING BACK THIS SERIES

[@jakekaywell5972]

Even though I am American, I've always looked at English cars fondly. This is probably because I was driven around in an Austin-Healey 3000 Mk. III by a good friend of mine as a child. This is what got me into classic cars in the first place and now I'm proud to say that I own a Studebaker! Anyway, in terms of my favorite English car, I would have to go for the BMC "Farina saloons". Specifically the Wolseley 15/60. You can buy those in mint condition for under $10,000 American all day long and they just look the business! Cheers to you for a great video!

[@Draxindustries1]

Er..you were a child and your friend had a AH??

[@ImZego]

I know it's not sporty but I'd recommend for a good and cheap classic is a austin 1100/1300. I bought my 1973 1300 for £50 and love it, easy and cheap to repair and actually really practical for a classic. It's my daily driver and I love it. Get loads of attention and cannot stop anywhere without people approaching me and asking about it.

[@MillerCorner]

My Mum's first car was a 1300! Lovely little things and I'd definitely have one given enough space and money 😊

[@filletofish9252]

I managed to grab a 1965 anglia super for 2500 pounds 3 years later its about to be back on the road absolutely cannot wait

[@kjh789az]

Packed with useful parts! Cheers.

[@sanderslongdrive]

Any classic car bought in the U.K. for under £3,000. will in most cases need at least that amount spent on it by way of repairs. It makes far more sense to buy a Japanese import for say £6,000. Japan is a much drier country and salt is not put on the roads. Many cars are garaged unused for many years due to stringent ever increasing pollution laws which (unlike the U.K.) act retrospectively. To put matters into perspective I have recently purchased an immaculate 1999 Vauxhall Vectra CDX estate, with only 11k miles, for £6,000. (includes all outgoings).

[@conorl8340]

Agree with everything that you said about the Spitfire. I own a 1500 which is the last generation which is very common for thrust washer issues. They're much better than the MGB in every way

[@MillerCorner]

Good choice, my friend! Rate them 👍

[@conorl8340]

Miller Corner you should invest in 1 maybe

[@MillerCorner]

As I said, I only wish I had the time, space and money! 😬

[@existesters4002]

Great video, thank you for sharing. I'm looking at a couple of classics at the moment as I'm looking to maybe start a wedding car hire business, so I'm looking at the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Mk1 and a Jaguar 420. I'm also looking for an every day classic which has wood finished dashboard etc...can you recommend any under the 2k mark. Cheers Paul in the UK

[@MillerCorner]

A Triumph Herald is a great little bargain classic, take a look! 😁

[@patrickodonnell4109]

Excellent video. Learned a lot. Thank you 🚗.

[@harleymair673]

You know me I love classics 😍😍 especially heralds

[@olliemorgan1948]

Hi

[@harleymair673]

Ollie Morgan ?

[@olliemorgan1948]

who do you think it is

[@olliemorgan1948]

It's me

[@harleymair673]

Ollie Morgan oh haha

[@trucks_n_tractors_6335]

I have to say for the money I’d advise a mg midget 1275 good looking gun and cheap but simple

[@guy4469]

i sold my austin allegro to my neignbour many years ago for £50 quid worth today £60 quid ,now for my list of up and coming up future classics .,peougot 406 coupe ,peougeot. 205xs only xs .rover 75 ..mazda mx5 vauxhall senitor 30cd or 24 valve .honda civic 1.5 and rangerover p38 dse .the next 5 years these will fly .and 2.8 granadas are climbing crazy money .

[@bobnicholson4702]

Paul, a RR for under 2 grand, may i suggest you start your search in the scrap yards😂😱 (i know it was a joke)

[@hanzmolly]

Great video, I'm in love with the 504 coupe, great if you could make a video of that!

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

Trabant 601 two stroke. 2k will get you a good example. Even cheaper if you buy one in Hungary 🇭🇺

[@skriyan9914]

Haw match

[@rvrinc]

For sure! If I would fit I definitely would’ve got one instead of my panda!

[@bloodyhell6378]

Moskvich, Zaz, Lada, Zastava... don't forget about the classic ruskys!

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Interesting choices - was expecting something a bit more 80s than these. The 126 is a great little classic car - Mat at CarWow bought one, and did a great review on it - they’re superb little city cars. The Merc W123 though, I wouldn’t consider - having followed the resto job on Furious Driving, the fuelling system and rust issues would make it an expensive car to keep going in my opinion. The Spitfire is a great little classic - if however you can find one that hasn’t dissolved on someone’s driveway!

[@hishamv1350]

Hello simon, Do you think you could help me pick a car you realy seem to to know you stuff

[@raypurchase801]

There is nothing more expensive than a cheap classic car. Been there, done that.

[@RyanWillis227]

Do you mean in terms of maintenance?

[@raypurchase801]

@@RyanWillis227 Just when you think your classic car is sorted and running, something breaks. Fix it. Ah, happy. Nothing else to go wrong. Then something else snaps. Fix it. Ah, happy. Then something needs an overhaul. Repair it. Ah, happy. Then something wears out. Replace it. Ah, happy. Then the government introduces a rubber-rotting steel-corroding petrol.

[@RyanWillis227]

@@raypurchase801 makes sense. I don't know a lot about cars but not sure about that alleged rubber rotting steel corroding petrol.

[@raypurchase801]

@@RyanWillis227 Two good things about cars from the fifties and sixties: They weighed less and the tyres were super-skinny. So they're easy to push.

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I love a good bargain! Will first gen Miata make a classic someday?

[@robinforrest7680]

Already is. And a real bargain but watch out for the dreaded tin worm, especially on the second generation NB.

[@mach1nefan]

Hello! It's someone from the future! They will do! Just hold on!

[@guy4469]

1975 toyota celica 2000st i sold it my neighbour in 1988 600 quid now there going for 15000 and i sold my 2.8 granada for 500 quid to my work mate its still going worth 5 grand .now .

[@streetracer1600]

Love this series👌👌🔥

[@kennethtucker9844]

Rover R8 (Tomcat Coupe, estate and saloon versions) cheap to buy and plenty of spare parts available

[@davidspencer7254]

Hurry up with the super sei rebuild.

[@MillerCorner]

Plenty to come 😉

[@itsmephil2255]

Great video,totally agree on the mgb comment...everyone does them,so boring.....but where's the super seicento 2.0 rebuild????

[@MillerCorner]

Not a fan myself :P and coming back soon 😉

[@justshan2413]

The second car is my thing

[@b.skicau7364]

Wooow....old Cars👍👍

[@abdullmarufhamdami6355]

The world of classic cars is HUGE and ever-growing, with cars from days gone by increasing dramatically in value day by day, some to enormous extent! But what if you want to get into a classic car on a smaller budget? Well, this episode of Second Hand Superher

[@Draxindustries1]

Spoke to a real goofy beardy nerd of a guy with an MG at Norwich classic car show. He actually told me he had travelled on a section of dual carriageway at 20mph that morning so the underside didn't get wet! I tried explaining to him it made no difference whatsoever if the underside got wet as it would do no harm. He couldn't understand his wrong doing when the police pulled him and fined him. They drove behind him for several miles to make sure he drove much quicker. I even tried telling him 99.99% would admire the bodywork and no one is interested under neath the car but to no avail.. 🤣

[@A1DJPaul]

There are Hardly ANY W123's left in the UK. They were all Bought Up for Export 20 Years ago. They Were Bulk Bought & Shipped to Asia, Africa & the Middle East. The Same thing Happened with the BMW 5 series E34. Now there are NON Available. & Prices have ROCKETED. Almost 10 Folded in a few yrs.

[@richdorak1547]

My kingdom for a w123 estate!!!!!

[@arfanmedni7294]

How about modern classics from the 80s and 90s. Mx5 MR2 Sierra Cosworths Saab turbo 205 GTI Practical and still affordable. Non of this modern Kia/Chevrolet/Hyundai/Skoda/seat bland stuff.

[@MillerCorner]

That's my favourite era! Definitely got time for the emerging classics

[@Bikergal800]

I would say try a Toyota Celica convertible silly prices for a great car that stands out and under valued and underrated good bang for your cash

[@destroyermelody]

Steel cars are too heavy and consume a lot of gas to move.. but I believe it can be converted!!!.. with Tesla motors by car manufacturers

[@olusolaeseyin7982]

Would love to see the 1974 Mercedes E-class

[@kimblewt]

. . . . . . . . 1 millennia ago I had a 1.8 marina van decades ago and I used to cane that pretty good every day, with carpenters gear on the floor holding the back down. Mate's 1.3 Escort van to compare with, but tradesmans vans were generally faster than everything else anyway so all good. Was that engine in the MGBGT ? Maybe the van chassis was the difference ?

[@michaelf.h8507]

kimblewt: The Marina van came from the factory only as a 1.3 in two versions: 500 and a 700 payload.

[@kimblewt]

@@michaelf.h8507 So ?, Mine was a 1.8, you never swapped an engine ?

[@kimblewt]

@@michaelf.h8507 And my 1300e Escort was of course a 1600 with Capri front struts. What were you running then ?

[@redssymphonies6086]

Nice video. Interesting. I've had 3 British cars since I was about 18 or 19 yrs old. MGBs. I bought one new and still own it. It was in storage since the 1980's but got it out this year to restore. No rust hardly at all on it other than inside bottom door panels. It has few miles on it but I chose to put an Oscelli Engish engine in it. Took the car completely apart and it's about back together now and like a new car but better. Coated the wheel wells with a durable substance, etc But I'd like to see a Morgan or one of the big Heilys restored in a video. Thx

[@VibrantDesigns]

I never really liked or thought about classic cars until I saw John Wick. And now its my dream to own thst mustang 69

[@VibrantDesigns]

in a shiney or matte black 😍😍

[@retrocarcollection]

I started today.

[@ellibelli992]

Nice. I live in Denmark and all of these cars cost over 20.000 pounds:-( BTW nice video.

[@bdmx8224]

What do you consider cheap ? 12.000+ € ? Spitfire atleast

[@MillerCorner]

All three are under £3,000 for decent examples, cheap for classics of this age 😁

[@CRAZYRUSTYVW]

Great video dude friend of mine recommended you to me, your local to me, when are you looking to do another local meet

[@MillerCorner]

Thanks man, appreciate it 😁 hopefully more to come soon 😉

[@CRAZYRUSTYVW]

@@MillerCorner fingers crossed it be before my mk2 gets taken off the road... Then the true build will be on my channel.

[@leo.fun.leo.fun.9635]

Second car in Lebanon is a taxi😂🤣🤣

[@eyadbouhamdan2639]

What's that navy chair in the beginning

[@4rmediaz907]

Nice classic cars🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@classiccarssiddik.k]

Good 👍

[@otar4147]

actually its not that expensive, you just need to buy the right car. But i cant find a datsun 510 anyone help?

[@A1DJPaul]

The Best Cheap Starter Classics is to Find A Modern Sensible car In very Good Condition. To Buy & own a Spitfire You need to be an Experienced Car Person With Time & patience to Repair it yourself. & a Garage full of Equipment. Try a Mazda MX5 instead for a cheap simple Sports car. Or BMW Z3 / Z4. Merc W123 ? People will Be CRAPPING Their pants at the Cost of repairs ( Secret is They don't need Many Repairs. ) People these days Crap their pants when their new car reaches 3 yrs old & 25,000 miles. They Swap it in for a new one. HOW THICK are THEY ???

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great cars & videos love the themes. Great for giving advice. Love it. Great thumbs up.

[@freddieparrydrums]

Good for you. Shame I’m 14. I have to watch in despair as these reach silly prices

[@RyanWillis227]

It's weird but some classic cars take off in price, but others just depreciate like any other car.

[@-x565x-5]

I’m 17 so I guess the insurance will be quite high

[@MillerCorner]

Everything is at 17 😬 a small classic like a Beetle or Morris Minor might be a bit less though 👍

[@-x565x-5]

@@MillerCorner okay thanks

[@banyan3922]

I'm​ looking​ for​ fiat 500

[@hishaamiqbal4067]

What would insurance be like on these for young drivers ?

[@MillerCorner]

In the UK, EVERYTHING is expensive to insure for new drivers 😅

[@hishaamiqbal4067]

@@MillerCorner honestly in the uk insurance is a scam

[@Bella_Deer7504]

like you see Aston Martin alternatives and lotus alternatives

[@fpvshowdown9545]

W123 got me

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

hmmm, I think I spotted a cousin in the thumbnail 😂

[@carsandmech]

Hi Miller! I´ll take your video presenttation as reference. I´m starting my channel, I wish you have the time to take a look to the videos. Thanks!

[@sgdtv1368]

Hyundai Accent ?

[@marklahommedleulah0mmedieu853]

I am looking for a Renault Daupheine about a1964 in mint shape

[@A1DJPaul]

Merc W123 Odometers Stop or Fail Due to NUMEROUS REPEAT WINDING BACK of the Mileage. remember in the 70's 80's 90's The MAJORITY of cars had their Mileage Wound Back Each time they were sold. Common Practice on 90% of all Cars sold. a W123 with 150,000 on the clock can be wound back to Zero & do another 200,000 Easily & Still be in Mint Condition. W123's Were Bought by Businesses as company cars Hence they All Went to the MOON & Back. The Same with BMW's. A BMW Drivers seat should be Mint / Unused at 150,000 miles. even 200,000 miles there should be ZERO Wear. A 200,000 mile Bmw seat should be EXACTLY As per a 20,000 mile seat. BMW & Merc DO NOT MAKE Seats that Wear out.

[@silviavaskova7494]

Only shits not masterpiece vintage

[@ogjuicemane3794]

I'm trying to old school car for cheap

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Almost every British car made from the 30s-90s are always dirt cheap. Don’t get why they are so cheap, but. They are.

[@crisrose9707]

suzuki cappuccino? 10/10 would repair rust again :P

[@MillerCorner]

Ooh! There's a PROPER little nugget! 👍

[@crisrose9707]

I have a cappuccino and a seicento :D although the cappo is in for restoration atm :/

[@MillerCorner]

Shame, but glad it's coming back! Seicento AND a Cappuccino, you say? Don't think I've EVER been more jealous of a two car garage!

[@crisrose9707]

Thank you :) although owning a car is one thing, being able to afford insurance is another DX

[@MillerCorner]

I know your pain! 😓

[@fusestation2839]

you don't like classic cars mayday like this young man?..."nahh...not at all...but if we change the wheels it gonna cool"....better lives it in original condition...cause I visit the factory and see how the workers put efforts on it to make it run at the street"...well, unlike you, I'm not minister, king or workers at that factory, that why I have less sensitivity". -:I don't change my scooter rims...just add on some wing mirror I think..

[@supersonicsid5930]

Scared me to death now .

[@gritcheetham4308]

V70r

[@sohanbhaskarraopanghate1914]

Yo!!! Me Too

[@maxdec3960]

MALUCH!!!

[@kimblewt]

now, . '98 WB. BMW Z3 2.8 HTop. Ww. PlyBsh. Cass . great

[@colinrogers8602]

Please stop the intrusive musiv and Ill listen to the commentary

[@dolobandz7431]

American classic cars are way nicer

[@MillerCorner]

Try and find one in the UK for this money though!

[@martinwarner1178]

I've got got better advice.. never touch a FIAT. Peace be unto you.

[@anandananandu5093]

Camera man don't know how to keep and take video properly 🙂

[@abdullmarufhamdami6355]

The world of classic cars is HUGE and ever-growing, with cars from days gone by increasing dramatically in value day by day, some to enormous extent! But what if you want to get into a classic car on a smaller budget? Well, this episode of Second Hand Superher