Phil

Thanks for all the replies. Interesting point about suspension, I hadn't thought about that one. Colin I agree with the MOT point, like many I can't understand the Government's stance on no MOTs on classics. Personally I'd have an MOT done just for a second opinion and to be honest pride of having car that would whistle through an MOT. Dave I've had a look on the web regarding the exemption from tax for historical vehicles, can't see anything that would make a car not tax exempt because of a different engine but certainly one worth considering.

Seen a Triumph Stag which has the 3.5 litre Rover engine fitted. I see elsewhere on this site it says the value of these cars are a lot less than genuine, which is understandable. Was wondering if anybody could put some typical prices up. As ever prices for these cars vary greatly, you see some adverts for £25k for what appear to be good cars. What would you expect a good Stag with a Rover engine to be worth. Additionally the cars got the bonnet bulge to accommodate the engine so there is no hiding the fact.

Thanks all I'm still pretty bendy (maybe not as much as Mickey) so it sounds like I'd be OK. On a slightly different note, and I may be better starting a different chain, but I seem to recall my Herald windows flapping quite a lot as the doors are frameless. What's the Spitfire like?

Thanks for the reply John I managed a Mini with the seat right back on seat extenders allowing more travel. Went to Southern Ireland in it, my backside was screaming for comfort by the end of the journey. Agreed about the Vitesse, that's one I'd forgot about, it was one of the many cars of my dreams when I was younger. Phil

Hi Just joined the forum. I'm starting to think about getting into Triumph's. Had a couple of Minis and had a Herald 13/60 and currently a MX5. The MX5 is cosy with my 6 foot 2" hulk in it. Was thinking about a Spitfire or a GT6. What's the cars like for larger drivers. Obvious thing is to go and sit in one but wondered what people thought before I seek one out. Phil