When I graduated college in 1972 I bought a restored 1952 MGTD in British Racing Green and tan leather interior. I loved that car and it hooked me. Unfortunately, it was stolen from outside my parents house. I then bought a 1960 MGA and later a 1957 Jaguar MKI Sedan. After that, I had the opportunity to buy a Mercedes 280sl from a friend who had poured a ton of money into it and was happy to let it go.ky-mike wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:56 pmSo, what old sports cars do you (have you) owned?
I had a couple of early 70s 240z cars. My current fun sports car is a 2008 Miata with the retractable hardtop. It is my fourth Miata and only one I bought new. If I found something I liked better, I would go for it, but nothing has popped up. I test drove a 2008 Boxster, but it didn’t drive any better than my Miata. I have always admired the Porsche cars, but can’t seem to find a way to make the cost-benefit work versus a Miata.
I had a couple of BMW's but they don't really count as a "sport car" as Christian Bale says in "Ford vs. Ferrari."
Next, I was bitten by the Porsche 911 bug. Fantastic cars! My '76 911 was more than twice the sport car that the Mercedes was. The Mercedes was more of a 2 seat cruser. The Porsche wanted to fly!
I finally purchased a 1995 Carrera triple black convertable in 2008 during the financial crisis. It was the finest sport car I ever owned, hands down. I would recommend test driving a used one at the dealership just for fun.
Then, my left knee became buggered and required a knee replacement. I thought my days driving a manual transmission might come to an end, so I sold the Porsche and bought a 2016 BMW 435i hardtop convertable. It has been an excellent fun driver.