A US-imported Camry is much wider than a British car or a car built for Britain. A Camry would turn my head at least.

Odd that you say Camrys are rare where you live. Here they pretty much the car. In fact, they're so popular that they've been in the top 5 best selling cars in America for the last twenty years, and have been the best selling car for the last 7 or 8 years. Currently, about half a million are being produced for the American market each year.

I also find it funny that you say they "turn heads", as the majority of people here would think that they are just as boring (or exciting, depending on how you look at it) as other family sedans like an Accord, Taurus, or Impala. Of course I suppose since it's rare in the UK that does contribute to its "head turning" value somewhat, no matter how the actual car may look

Also, I have never really thouhgt of the Camry as being "wide", but I guess compared to the Accord it actually kind of is now that I think about it.

You can't have a license in the UK until you turn 17 or 18. Schools do work differently yes, as you can start college after the last term. I suppose it would have been a good idea to get a wrecked Fury and build it up/improve it for the 21st century so it would be cheaper, I would have no trouble with parking as I live right on the green belt in the country and there are lots of big open spaces with wide roads. Yet I might scrap that whole though know. I like Camrys as in my opinion the Yaris, Corolla, Civic and Accord etc are all boring and do not turn many heads, including mine. Seeing as a Camry is wider and quite rare around here, I would stand out in it, the one for sale grabed my attention when I last saw it, yet forgot the price. I really hate boring asian and Euro hatches because the main reason is that everybody drives them and they do not express a lot of character. Maybe I won't even get a car, public transport is good in the UK and you still see the Routemaster bus. I'd probablly get a car in the next ten or twenty years though. I was thinking too much when I typed 'Fury or Camry'. 'Fury' should have been something else, like 'Ford Escort' or 'Ford Cortina'. I just like to see your helpful opinions at the end of the day. Thanks!

Very interesting topic Leoz. They are both wondeful, awesome cars each in their own way, but they are certainly not at all two cars you would ever want to compare in the way you are comparing them.
I'm glad that I sort of inspired you with my video, but I find it quite strange that you've taken such a liking to late 80s Camrys. I mean, it is just a normal bread and butter car, you know? It's not fast, not sporty looking, and certainly not an enthusiest's kind of car in any way at all! I mean sure, I love them a lot. I like the way it looks and drives, but for a person like you that wants a fast, rare, classic, sporty car I just wonder why you've taken such a liking to such a "family sedan".
Now of course I'm certainly not saying it wouldn't be a good first car for you, becuase it definitely would be. It's practical, reliable, great mileage, certainly not ugly (not anything special mind you, but not ugly). And most importantly, it would be cheap to buy. Now, I'm not familiar with the UK-spec Camrys much at all, but I'm sure you could find a good oldie like mine for a reasonable price. Certainly they are more common than a Fury and I know that they must be thousands cheaper.
Now of course, a 1950s Fury would be a fun car to have too, but I'm sorry to say it just isn't practical at all, especially in your situation. Here's just a few reasons why:

-UK has narrow, winding streets, and the Fury is a BIG car
-UK has very high gas prices, the Fury gets 10-12 mpg
-Simply finding one would be near impossible
-Even if you did find one, the price would be much too high for a teenager to afford
-It may look good, but like all 50s cars, it is quite crude and basic. It wouldn't be comfortable or fun to drive due to the primitive mechanics and features of the time period

So really, if you want a practical everyday car, I would opt for a Camry, or a car similar to it. Maybe an Accord, Civic, or Corolla even.
When you get older, and have more money, time, and space, then by all means get a Fury if you can. Of course, it would most likely have to be a "fun" or "toy" car, not a daily driver, because as I said, it is simply not practical.

Also G-MANN, I'm not quite understanding what you're saying about insurance. Why would a Camry be more expensive to insure than a subcompact hatchback such as a Yaris? Are larger cars more expensive to insure in the UK? Becuase that is certainly not the way it is over here. A Suburban cost just as much to insure as a Metro does here in America. Usually other factors are taken into account instead, such as age and driving record.

Oh yeah and Leoz, have you got your license yet? I mean can you legally drive now?
And also, you say you are going to college next year? You are the same age as me, and I'm not old enough to go to college for another three years. Do schools work differently in the UK then?

P.S. One or two years ago there was a small scandal, because one local authority didn't want to give a historic plate (also an indicator for a cheaper insurance) to a 1974 VW Golf I in rustfree, perfect shape. A Golf is ever and always an all-day-car, they said and will never be a classic car. Just harrassment by a guy, who didn't like old VW's.
You must thin about, that in 2006 there were only 4 (FOUR!) 1974-Golf's still in official registration in Germany!
A car, much rarer than a split-screen-Beetle or a 1951 Opel Kapitän! There are even more Kübelwagen from the WWII existing than Golf's from the first year!

It sounds very similar. In the past we had the 20-years-regulations, too, but this was cancelled by the insurance-companies. Reason: there were coming too many cars like Mercedes 190, VW Golf II, Scirocco II, Opel Kadett E, which were old enough, but reliable enough still today, so used -illegally- as all-day cars. And often by younger people, who make more crashes. When the "Schadenquote" got up to 500% (means: for 1 Euro fee, the insurance had to give out 5 Euro for claims and damages), they stopped the 20-year-regulation and have made the 30-years-rule.

There is special insurance for classic cars. You have to be member in a classic car club that will clear your car for the insurence. The car must be in perfect condition or in "interesting unrestored shape" there is also limited milage and it must be stored in a garage, you also have to show a dailydriver. The classic car can't be a dailydriver.
The car must be 30 years or older.

It seems that it's very similar!

There is also a enthusiast insurance that is similar to the above one but 20 year old cars is also alowed if they are made in a limited number.
A friend got a BMW 750 AIL High Line that he wants to insure like that but the insurance company don't agree (I think it's still to new or something like that). He can't afford the regular insurance so the car is stored in a garage...

Do you would have a chance to get a cheap insurance for classic cars?

We have that, usually the car must be 30 years of older, you must have a garage and annother car as all-day-car. But often there are some restrictions, for example a limited mileage per year. And it's possible, that you aren#T allowed to make business-related trips with that car.

@Ingo it sounds exactly like the Swedish system.
Most kids in Sweden put their cars on their parents put that may cause a problem if they are in a crash, they could end up with nothing if they are unlucky!

I see what you mean. If I ever buy a '58 Plymouth then maybe the insurance will be effective since many people have really banked on Furys and Belvedaires since they are known for being contributions to a famous movie car.