cheap beginner cars

[Mock2]

Hey guys, I'm a teenager lookin to build my first car. I'm lookin for something cheap though. i'ev thought about unusuals 74'-82' 2nd gen camaros and different cars like that but can't decide can you help me.

Thanks Bryce

[paulk68]

I really like late 70's early 80's chevy Malibus. you can usually find then in pretty good condition for a few thousand dollars

[ssmonte86]

78 to 88 Montes. Actually any g-body.

[Mock2]

thanks I'll really take those cars into consideration

thanks Bryce

[dropit69]

there is a nice ol 1971 buick skylark near me..grandmas car 66k miles for 2500..be nice car to start with alot better than what i drove at your age..lol..good luck..

[69CamaroRacer]

I have been eyeing the early 70's datson Z cars with v-8's installed... they are an extreamly light car and it would be a fun project.. You can pick up a good project car pretty cheap and you can buy one with the sbc already installed for under 10k There are 2 for sale on e-bay now.

[ssdeuce]

3rd gen Z28's and Trans-AM.

[DusterRT]

If you'd like to come over to The Dark Side...

Mopar A-Bodies are still kind of affordable. Darts, Demons, Dusters, Scamps, Swingers and Valiants..

[ProdigyCustoms]

I like a V8 Monza, been thinking about one of those little cars with a bad ass small block.

[MonzaRacer]

doing the Monza.
also my buddy has a 75 Vega for sale AND it has a 283 and a 4 speed.

[NOT A TA]

I'm with Frank, V8 Monza !

John

[BonzoHansen]

3rd gen f-body - parts are out there, pretty affordable, not too difficult to work on, aftermarket parts galore. And you can get one on the cheap, even with good paint. Plus it has 3 point front belts, and late ones even have air bags.

[TonyL]

Late model corvairs are CHEAP, easy to build and work on, and have super gas milage. They've got four wheel independent suspension, unibody construction and are lighter than the corvette of the same year.

This car got to this point for less than 2 grand total invested.

[Damn True]

I have been eyeing the early 70's datson Z cars with v-8's installed... they are an extreamly light car and it would be a fun project.. You can pick up a good project car pretty cheap and you can buy one with the sbc already installed for under 10k There are 2 for sale on e-bay now.

I'll second that and throw in the Datsun 510 and 2nd Gen RX7 as well.

[evan]

All the performance goodies will cost approximately the same amount whether it's a 1980 Malibu or a 1969 Firebird. The only way to keep the costs down and still get all the goodies is to find a super solid platform to work with. A solid frame (most important), a relatively rust free body, paint you can live with, and a complete interior are all big money to fix or replace and not nearly as much fun to spend your paychecks on.

I wouldn't recommend any vehicle that is too obscure unless you are very comfortable doing a lot of fabricating. Check the mags and the online sources (like the ones along the right hand side of your screen) to see what kind of parts are available for which cars.

[ullose2]

Fox body mustangs are relatively cheap and there is alot of aftermarket support for them. Companies like Maximum Motorsports have alot of suspension goodies for them. They are everywhere too so one shouldnt be hard to find. The only thing is, is that they are everywhere so I guess it would be a little harder to make yours different. This doesnt matter to me so much as long as its fast, but some people like to stand out. Good luck searching. i hope you find something soon.


Heath

[wiedemab]

I'll second the Fox Body Mustang suggestion. I built my '89 coupe right out of College and on a somewhat limited budget. They are fun cars and the aftermarket parts supply is almost unlimited.

[Steve Chryssos]

....This car got to this point for less than 2 grand total invested.

Wow that's cool!!

[Steve Chryssos]

I wish I wuz a teenager again! I'd do a 75 Nova four door with a bench seat. I could throw a buch of Camaro parts at it and have room for me and five friends.

[Mock2]

wow thanks for the help really appreciate it. great car tony.
I'm not to scared of alot of fab work my dad owns chubbys perforamce fabrication. If you any of you guys have seen mizfit motorsports car he (my dad) did all the fab work on it. I think you'ev seen it steve.
thanks for the that really opens up options i did'nt even think of.
Thanks Bryce