THERE’S SOMETHING about classic cars that’s just inherently cool.
They are real driver’s cars and a sign of a true enthusiast and petrolhead. Partially because driving a classic car is the purest form of motoring – as most don’t have driver’s aids or conveniences. Heck, most of them don’t even have safety aids! It’s just you, the car, the open road and your driving skills. Sounds like a winning combination to me.
We’ve rounded up five classic cars all made before the 1960s for your driving pleasure.
Under €60k
1937 Mercedes-Benz 230, €57,000
This is a lovely example of a pre-war saloon. The Mercedes-Benz Type 230 was introduced by Mercedes-Benz in 1937. This beautiful example had a major restoration in the 1990s and has an original and rare factory fitted Webasto sunroof.
Under €30k
1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire, €27,750
The Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire was produced from 1952 to 1960 by the British company, Armstrong Siddeley Motors Limited – and yes, that is a sphinx mounted on the bonnet. Just 7,697 version of this model were produced and this is a very nice example which has had a ground-up rebuild.
Under €20k
1953 Citroën Traction Avant, €15,500
The Citroen Traction Avant pioneered the mass production of vehicles with a unibody with no separate frame, front-wheel drive and four-wheel independent suspension – three groundbreaking features that are still in use today. This particular example got a full restoration in 2007 by a French specialist.
Under €15k
1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton, €13,995
Produced from 1953, the Ponton was Daimler-Benz’s first totally new Mercedes-Benz series of passenger cars made after World War II. The Ponton is regarded as the first Mercedes-Benz to adopt what would become the standard “three box design” for saloon cars. This particular example is a Californian import and is in very good condition.
Under €12k
1936 Ford Model Y, €11,500
The Ford Model Y was also known as the ‘Ford 8′ due to its horsepower rating and it was the first Ford specifically designed for markets outside the United States. This particular two-door ‘Tudor’ model is known as the ‘long rad’ due to its long radiator grille and front bumper with the characteristic dip.
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