When it comes to buying a classic car, there are some key things to consider. Quite aside from the price, are you going to farm out the maintenance or are you going to get your hands dirty yourself? While the latter is certainly fun, there are limits. For instance, it’s unlikely that anyone but the most experienced will be able to look after a Jaguar XJ12 on their driveway.
But that shouldn’t stop you chasing your dreams, because there are several classics that are perfectly easy to work on for the home mechanic, and still affordable too. Whether your tastes cover 1960s, ’70s or ’80s classics, our nine suggestions should cover all interests.
MGB
There’s a reason that the MGB has endured as a classic, and while part of its success is due to the number produced, it’s also due to the ease of maintenance by even the most amateur of mechanics. Not only do MGBs have complete parts availability, but they’re so simple under the skin that with a handful of tools the average enthusiast will make light work of the servicing and maintenance that they need. On top of that, it’s a pretty sports tourer that can keep
