If you want that round engine sound and the fun of taildragging, a Broussard is the cheapest way to do it.
A group of 6 has just bought G-YYYY, the former St. Ivel advertiser, from Rendcombe and operates it at Eggesford. They seem to have no problems operating it and it's very nice to fly apparently. About 20 gallons an hour. If it's flying and you're here there are usually spare seats in the cavernous interior.
The DC3 would be incredible fun and probably do-able at £60K capital cost with 10-20 or so members, but it would take someone to lead the project who had real driving force (and time).
QDM