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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 20, 2024 7:57:45 GMT -5
I'm surprised the '57 T-Bird is that reasonable. I'd probably take the C - 6 Vette as maintenance and repair would be more reasonable. "As the seasons change and rain clouds make way for fresh foliage and flowers, it’s easy to start daydreaming about open-air motoring. If you, like us, have been perusing the classifieds for a reasonably priced and fun convertible, these selections might broaden your horizon. Each can be had in #3 (Good) condition for less than $30,000, and offer a mix of performance, cruising capability, classic looks, or a blend of all three. Hopefully, there’s something here that gets your gears turning and conjuring up thoughts of top-down oceanside drives or aimless canyon exploration." www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/hagerty-insider/dreaming-of-summer-7-convertibles-for-less-than-30k/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_UN_WeekendRoadTrip&hashed_email=63c04464cda8a18e98751fea96e16a3cd73cb2ecbc50f90a4d58a68f6798192a&dtm_em=63c04464cda8a18e98751fea96e16a3cd73cb2ecbc50f90a4d58a68f6798192a
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Apr 20, 2024 8:24:38 GMT -5
When I was looking for my first car I had about $500 to spend.
I found a Corvette that was a 6 volt system that the owner had started changing to a 12 volt system and ran into difficulty. He wanted $400 for the car. As I was 16 and had no idea how to fix it I passed on it.
The next car I found was in the backyard of a house about a mile away. I still drive by that home and lament to this day. It was a two seater T Bird with a motor problem. I honestly believe he was asking $200 for the car. Again with no mechanical knowledge I passed.
Finally after passing on these two “classics” I purchased a 1957 Pontiac with bucket seats and a three speed on the floor that someone had installed. What a fine decision. But I was 16 and it was 1965.
Turns out the Pontiac had clutch and transmission problems anyway so my mechanical education soon was underway.
If you could only turn back the hands of time.
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Post by gogittum on Apr 20, 2024 11:14:55 GMT -5
Yah, been there, done that. When I was 21, in 1964, I shopped for a Triumph TR3 at a dealer in Santa Monica, CA. While on his lot, I test drove a Jaguar XK140 and, being uneducated at the time on the history of them, found the steering to be very heavy and the transmission clunky and stiff....but it went like hell and sounded wonderful. I passed on it, but wish I hadn't, now. Forget the price, but around $1,000 - $1,500.
I've spoken before of the '59 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta that they had there for $3995, and I lusted after it, but couldn't finance that much. They let me start it and make vroom vroom noises, but wouldn't let me drive it. It was beautiful and the sound of that V12 stood my hair on end.;
Then we got to the '57 TR2/3 that I ended up buying for, I think, $795. Loved that little car and ran it hard for several years, before an evening full of Ripple wine caused a crash that totaled it on the way to visit a willing girlfriend. Too bad.
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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 20, 2024 12:15:32 GMT -5
Been there done that. 😀
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Post by gardawg on Apr 20, 2024 12:18:29 GMT -5
Had tons of fun in this 72' MGB until my brother stole it and wrecked it
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Apr 20, 2024 13:34:03 GMT -5
View AttachmentHad tons of fun in this 72' MGB until my brother stole it and wrecked it g I really liked the MG midget. I had two in what seemed like the only color that they came in - green. Then I got one in maroon that was a few years newer. That was in the early 80’s. My Mrs loved them also. She Learned how to drive manual transmission on them.
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Post by nikonoclast on Apr 20, 2024 13:37:51 GMT -5
That 4 seat Morgan would be fun.
( Especially with a roll-bar )
Knew a guy who had one back in the late 60's, or early 70's.
Though the blurb doesn't mention them, I recall it having Triumph running gear.
The TR engine, and transmission required double-clutching every shift.
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