I want to start working on cars, so i was woundering which old car would be the best to working on?

Question

im in high school and money is tight so i'm looking for a old cheap car maybe in the 1960's-1970's. i have no experience with car repairs so i would like a stright forward car with cheap repairs (parts), i would like to have a car that would look good when done, if you know what i mean.

thanks- dustin c.

Answer 1

If you can live with a 4-door, you can still find some early sixties GM cars that are pretty simple to work on. Chevy and Pontiac would be best from 62 through 68. A 4-door is not as collectible as a coupe, convertible, or 2-door post. Try to get something with a regular carb engine and a standard trans. Avoid air conditioning for a simple project.

Answer 2

The days of buying a cheap 60's or 70's car to fix up are done boyo. Look to the 80's or 90's.

Even a rust bucket Mustang that hasn't run in 20 years will go for 1-2k.

And a full restoration would cost more than a brand new 25,000.00 car.

Answer 3

You can work on my wife for free if ya like. Shes a burnt out old wreck. If you could modify her into something resembling a Ferrari F40 it would be much appreciated.