and mine… constantly over heating so i took the stat out!
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I’m a fan of the Ford Mustang and there were a few on display in the park as well as the parking area, if you’re in or around the area, can recommend visiting, not forgetting the King’s Arms PH 
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That chop top 100E looks interesting.
steve
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Thanks for posting.
Nice idea but finances and (lack of) space preclude. 
steve
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No problem, space is a major consideration as we well know modelling wise ! I need an aircraft hanger, I’ve got access to a 10x8 shed thats full of gardening equipment…
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Love the top 2, they start to go ordinary in the 80s imo.
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How much would that sell for?
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Agree, originals are best, mid 80’s mmmmm no, present day, considering all the emission standards they have to meet, not bad.
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No Idea Pete, would imagine it would cost a fortune shipping it out to you
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Not seen a Hillman Avenger for a while. I had one as my first car - XKR 107 J
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Even the last of the Saabs were characterised by incredible comfort.
This is my 2011 turbo convertible, bargains at the moment with surprising levels of support
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I had a 9-3 Convertible on a T plate for a few years. Really liked it but it had to go for space reasons. 
steve
My mates dad had a couple of Avenager’s, then switched over to Opel Manta’s, another brand name lost.
The Saab looks very nice, instantly recognisable 
Well, there is a coincidence, I had a Manta too.
Great alternative to the Capri.
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If I had deep pockets then probably a Jaaag, or one of: Mk1 Range Rover, original G-wagen, Lotus Esprit, AC 428 convertible, Series Land Rover, RS2000, or more exotically a Mk1 Mustang, Maserati Kyalami, Lamborghini Urraco, Maserati Khamsin….
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Mk 1 Range Rover or RS 2000 for me, you have listed some interesting cars, there’s a Maserati Khamsin listed for £39k that certainly needs a lot of love.
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In the car park of the next door forest, at the weekend, there was a very nice looking white L reg Mk1 Range Rover parked up. It was remarkably well preserved (I couldn’t help but admire) and reminded me of the red one that my Dad had briefly around 1971.
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Cars are certainly evocative, I have a soft spot for the Vauxhall Viva HC, the car I passed my test in, think it was around 1973 when I first travelled in a Range Rover, it’s certainly evolved since then.
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I have loved the 2 door Range Rover since its launch in 1970 when I was a small boy. It was 30 years ago when I finally got to ride in one (classic 70s brown) from Glenorchy marina in NZ across farm tracks, driven by a really attractive Kiwi lady who was also a jet boat driver. Of course, being a petrol head what I remember is the all-round visibility, comfortable seating, how the long, angled gear stick fell perfectly to hand, the long-travel suspension soaking up all the bumps and the gentle rumble of the V8. 
I have a Rangie as my screen saver and I look enviously at the ‘Reborn’ vehicles JLR will sell you, or the Kingsley versions. A year or so back Andrew St Pierre White drove one along the Canning Stock Route in Australia together with some more modern vehicles - it’s on his 4xOverland YouTube channel. The mpg figure reminded me why I’ve never owned one!
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