A 'traditional' GT car is exactly what I would want to buy if I had any money these days. Something that we could chuck a couple of bags in (albeit large ones if 'er indoors is coming, she does love to take a selection of outfits) and drive from here in Gloucestershire to somewhere like Glenfinnan in a single hit and be able to get out at the far end fresh and relaxed.
Frontline GT maybe?
MINI Clubman Cooper. You'll want the longer wheelbase of the Clubman for carrying capacity and reduced pitching. I'd rather use an XK8 for that trip, but is a bit large for narrow lanes

And the smallest XK8 wheel size is 18" so expect some wheel damage on large potholes (my barber pal's has 20" and he wondered why i wouldn't buy it

).