Update on my Christmas gift car thing.

"Rainbow" (rainbeaux) 01/07/2019 at 12:48 • Filed to: None

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So, my dad and I are getting a car as sort of a joint belated Christmas gift to ourselves. We finally settled on a price limit and stuff, so here it is:

$1600 max

1994 or older ( we want a legal antique)

Running, or almost running.

Clean title.

And here are a couple on Facebook I’m considering:

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someassemblyrequired > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 13:11

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Beater NA Miata? Not sure how much VW Beetles are near you, but they can be fun and inexpensive.

Maybe a super rough MGB?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 13:22

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Courier is dang cool. That Cougar is huuuuuuuge. For no reason in particular, I feel like truck will be easier to source parts for.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 13:43

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I like this idea!

Quick look in my area gave me this:

https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/grove-volkswagen-cabriolet-with-parts/6785808650.html

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 01/07/2019 at 13:51

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I’d say thats a bit over priced as it looks to be in worse condition than mine was and I’d paid 1250 for mine . but the asking on mine was 1700 so thats worth considering too.

the parts car could be and probably is worthless. the expensive parts are the top and rubber seals, and those are most likely shot on both.

Rainbow > someassemblyrequired 01/07/2019 at 13:55

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I live in the anti-rust belt, so Miatas are nearly impossible to find under $ 2k, sadly. I’m sure we would both get a kick out of one, though!

Rainbow > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 01/07/2019 at 13:56

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You may be right. Weirdly, I’ve seen at least two other Couriers for sale recently, so I guess there are definitely some around.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/07/2019 at 13:57

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Oh, I’m not recommending that they buy it. Just spitballing! =)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 14:04

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my candidate .

  https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/d/tulsa-1980-plymouth-volare/6786620961.html

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 16:09

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May I humbly suggest...

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/safety-harbor-first-year-1992-dodge/6786872802.html

Eh? Eh?

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/marietta-1993-nissan-maxima/6789067636.html

Make a viral ad and Nissan will restore it for you! Maybe.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/mcdonough-92-volvo-940/6789027731.html

I feel like there’s a couple people who might want that more than you though.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/d/cookeville-1984-lamborghini-countach-on/6788553156.html

... er nevermind. He’s definitely smoking something.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/roswell-dodge-dakota-convertible-v8/6775561347.html

Uh, YES. Except it doesn’t need restoring.

Okay okay I’ll be serious now.

https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/winder-1987-dodge-charger/6777247569.html

Put a 2.2 Turbo in it and you got a winner.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/canton-1985-buick-regal-type-38-turbo/6773153847.html

https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/d/macon-1985-buick-regal/6774871956.html

https://columbusga.craigslist.org/cto/d/eufaula-1986-buick-regal/6779650224.html

You can’t go wrong with a Turbo Buick. You can’t.

Monkey B > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 17:32

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there’s a Beetle on Delaware Craigslist, complete but not put together. Chassis restored (floors) new brake parts etc. Dunno all the details as I breezed through it so unsure of engine condition. Looked like an interesting project if it is indeed all there as you’d only need to assemble and paint essentially . $2k best offer I think.

My mom had a 78 Cougar when I was in middle school. I’m pretty sure the truck would be more fun as it’s simpler, more fun and would carry more interest. A 78 Cougar is meh.

daender > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 18:20

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‘92 NA Miata. It should be a long-nose crank so no wobble issues unlike earlier short-nose 1.6L Miatas.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/cornelia-mazda-miata/6788054530.html

Personally, get this one even though it’s 25% over your budget because it needs paint and some other things but looks like a better starting point. Wheels not included, you get 16" wheels instead.  Take a gamble on the replaced motor, dunno if it’s a long-nose crank or maybe a 1.8L swap if you’re lucky.

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/jonesboro-1990-mazda-miata/6775930922.html

Die-Trying > Rainbow 01/07/2019 at 18:40

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i dunno, that little truck looks a little too useful........

someassemblyrequired > Rainbow 01/08/2019 at 09:59

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Ah they pop up with fair regularity here in DC. They’re rough or high miles but serviceable. Here’s an NB in Gadsen with 150K and some cosmetic/maintenance needs - $1800 negotiable :

https://gadsden.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-payne-2002-miata/6788652006.html

ETA: here’s another, less than $1000, but pretty rough cosmetically:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/d/cornelia-mazda-miata/6788054530.html