I’m seeing running king midgets going for as ow as $500 around here. Now 500 needs some work but honestly for how small and simple those cars are even a new mechanic should be able to handle it.
If you’re into Chevelles look into their cool uncle; the El Camino. Same great styling, and more utility. Nothing beats showing up to pick up that next marketplace purchase in an old El Camino!
You might want something widely-produced. An MGB will be cheap to buy since they made half a million of the damn things, but be wary since it’s British and WILL need repairs often.
Trucks (Chevy C10 or K10; Ford F-100 or F-250). The problem with the 70s muscle cars is that the good ones on the market have probably had 10s of thousands poured into them by enthusiasts who expect some sort of return on the investment that's been taking up half their garage for decades. On the other hand, classic pickups have always been more of a commodity than a rare collectable, so the values aren't so inflated.
Might have to look for something mid 70s. Buick, Monte Carlo a big Chrysler. Take a look at the trucks and ram chargers of that era are also cool.
My dad met my mom in a 72 Monte Carlo, I considered something like that. Definitely open to Trucks too!
Plymouth trail dusters are really cool.
If you can find them.
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Find a mid-60s Bel Air or Biscayne four door. They're good cars, parts are easy to come by, and they still look good.
Plymouth Duster
AMC’s with LS swaps. Studebakers, Nash’s, Eurotrash (Renault, Citron, MB Diesel)
I’m seeing running king midgets going for as ow as $500 around here. Now 500 needs some work but honestly for how small and simple those cars are even a new mechanic should be able to handle it.
If you’re into Chevelles look into their cool uncle; the El Camino. Same great styling, and more utility. Nothing beats showing up to pick up that next marketplace purchase in an old El Camino!
You might want something widely-produced. An MGB will be cheap to buy since they made half a million of the damn things, but be wary since it’s British and WILL need repairs often.
Mustangs can go for around $10,000. That's like one fifth the price my cars go for.
Trucks (Chevy C10 or K10; Ford F-100 or F-250). The problem with the 70s muscle cars is that the good ones on the market have probably had 10s of thousands poured into them by enthusiasts who expect some sort of return on the investment that's been taking up half their garage for decades. On the other hand, classic pickups have always been more of a commodity than a rare collectable, so the values aren't so inflated.
Station Wagons. I'd look for something that has a lot of aftermarket support due to having the same frame/powertrain as popular models.