Today is Blue Monday, where Britain slogs to a halt under a cloud of downheartedness before the first signs of spring. But don’t despair; Classic Cars for Sale have five vehicles to help you chase away those mid-winter blues.
Apparently, 18 January is the most depressing day of this year. With weather greyer than John Major’s Spitting Image puppet, New Year resolutions more broken than the CCW BMW and the festivity of Christmas long gone, today is the day when we find ourselves down in the dumps. It’s no fad; Dr Cliff Arnall scientifically verified ‘Blue Monday’ back in 2005.
Whether you believe in Arnall’s theory or not, there is still something a bit depressing about being broke, bloated or stuck with Mother Natures worst. To that, all we can say is - forget booking a holiday to cheer yourself up; how about one of these cheeky, chirpy and affordable classics to brighten your day?
Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite
Cuter than an English Setter pup coated in glitter, the little Frogeye Sprite will not only bring a bit of excitement into your life even at in-town speeds, but do so without holding you and your bank account to ransom. Easy to place on the road, you’ll feel like a certified racing driver with the crisp air reddening your cheeks in no time. Pipe, scarf and tweed hat essential.
Morris Minor
Any car that totters down the road blowing flatulent raspberries from the exhaust is clearly happy in itself. Besides the exhaust note producing childish sniggers, the Moggy is capable of modern motorway cruising speeds without the classic commonplace fears. It’ll do so on a thimble load of petrol, too - with a friendly face that will tug at your heart strings but leave your finances unlaundered. How about this lovely blue one?
Hillman Imp
With the vivaciousness of a young West Highland Terrier, the driving experience offered by any well cared for Hillman Imp is arguably on a par with the iconic Mini. The rear-mounted engine is surprisingly punchy and offers charismatic handling, which helps stamp this lovable underdog into the status chamber as a rival for your partner’s affection. We are lucky enough to have this blue one for sale.
Mercedes-Benz W123
An enormous sense of gratification can be crafted from the sight of a bonnet mascot standing proud up front, and what better mascot to have than the chrome charm of Mercedes-Benz? Cheap to buy and built like a tank, while also being practical and elegant, this is one classic that will provide Millennium Falcon mileage with very little fuss at all. How about this fine example?
The Mini
How could you not fall for the intricate charms of an old Mini? With bags of grip, an addictive, free-revving power-train and aesthetics that could melt even the frozen heart of Theresa May, the little Mini offers a complete package in very little space. If you are looking for the ideal car to chase away the blues and kick-start 2016 with adventure, this is the classic for you. Parts are cheap, insurance is cheap and the potential for fun is limitless.How about this blue one?