Can't Decide on Vintage

[morriganslayde]

I am in the market for a vintage car (is this seriously JUST a car forum? Nothing else? No specific cars? Weird)...

My dream vintage car is a 1959 Cadillac Deville but with being 20' long and me living in an apartment with atrocious parking, I felt that was a bit overzealous of me.

I called a friend of mine and all I asked for really was good clean panels. I can airbrush from there myself and my whole plan was to fix up the car into new condition over a year on my own and then have a sweet ride, y'know?

He gave me this list of cars, what would you pick? Mind you, they're all imported from America and certified left-hand drive (we drive right-hand here). Also, all are in running condition with minimal internal cosmetic repairs and engine repairs totalling around $3000 to be like new. $1500 if you know wtf you're doing.

My 59 Deville <3 - $9000
63 Jag - $11000
74 Jag - $8000
65 Camaro - $9000
67 Camaro - $10000
53 Mustang - $11000
62 Mustang - $11000
54,55,56 Mercedes - $8000
62,63,64 Mercedes - $9000
66,67,68 Mustang - $9000
72,75,84 Camaro - $6000

I don't know the exact models of each one as this was sent to me in a rather long text message as it was - but what looks most interesting to look into for my perfect vintage fixerupper car?

Mind you, I really don't want to go into the 70s like, at all.

All prices AUD.

Sorry if my post seems stupid - this is the first post I've made on this community where I didn't take a picture of my ass.

[tom_9109]

These cars do not exist:
65 Camaro - $9000
53 Mustang - $11000
62 Mustang - $11000



Buy the 66,67,68 mustang depending on bodystyle and what you prefer.

[barmanjay]

One of my all time favs and rare

63 corvette - split window

[canuckcarguy]

Originally posted by morriganslayde
I am in the market for a vintage car (is this seriously JUST a car forum? Nothing else? No specific cars? Weird)...

My dream vintage car is a 1959 Cadillac Deville but with being 20' long and me living in an apartment with atrocious parking, I felt that was a bit overzealous of me.

I called a friend of mine and all I asked for really was good clean panels. I can airbrush from there myself and my whole plan was to fix up the car into new condition over a year on my own and then have a sweet ride, y'know?

He gave me this list of cars, what would you pick? Mind you, they're all imported from America and certified left-hand drive (we drive right-hand here). Also, all are in running condition with minimal internal cosmetic repairs and engine repairs totalling around $3000 to be like new. $1500 if you know wtf you're doing.

My 59 Deville &lt;3 - $9000
63 Jag - $11000
74 Jag - $8000
65 Camaro - $9000
67 Camaro - $10000
53 Mustang - $11000
62 Mustang - $11000
54,55,56 Mercedes - $8000
62,63,64 Mercedes - $9000
66,67,68 Mustang - $9000
72,75,84 Camaro - $6000

I don't know the exact models of each one as this was sent to me in a rather long text message as it was - but what looks most interesting to look into for my perfect vintage fixerupper car?

Mind you, I really don't want to go into the 70s like, at all.

All prices AUD.

Sorry if my post seems stupid - this is the first post I've made on this community where I didn't take a picture of my ass.

You're trying to choose between a bunch of cars that don't resemble eachother, some of which don't even exist, and expect anybody to view this as a serious question? I think you should go back to taking pictures of your ass.

[badatusrnames]

Take the '62 Mustang... very, very rare car! :rofl:

Edit: On second thought, go with the '53.

[rookie101]

You don't seem to have any sort of preference, so I would think youre deciding factor should be some sort of local support system.

Check online for local car clubs that specialize in any of the cars you listed. ( except for the ones that don't exist :D ) After that give Ebay a quick check for part availability, and prices.

Good luck

[wjjeeper]

what country are you in?

[barmanjay]

I think this guy is an aussie

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Well, my first step would be to get quotes from somebody who knows something about vintage cars. The question is how much you're willing to spend and how much you're willing to sink into it.

Depending on trim level, Mustangs can be cheap or astronomically expensive. A late 60's Mustang fastback with the base V8 289 (or 302, depending on year) can be had for under $10,000 in decent condition.

Keep in mind, though, that you're going to have to ship it to Aus, and hauling a 2,000+ lb car across the ocean is going to be anything but cheap. Brokerage will also enter into the equation. As will, I suspect, import tax.

So, if you really want a specific car, it can be done. However, you have to be prepared to deal with substantial expenses to do so.


Side note: What's wrong with Australian classics? I'd totally rock a Torana LC GTR.

[morriganslayde]

I'm Australian and that was the text message I got so the guy is probably fucking with me... I should've known better. Sorry about that. :P

[morriganslayde]

Bah now I feel like an idiot for even listening to him. That's what I get for not checking into it. Bad me!

I'll go back to posting my ass pics ashamedly... :P

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Don't worry about it, ya gotta find out somehow.

Anyway, there's countless resources out there on the classic cars. Perhaps not as numerous as newer vehicles due to the older demographic, but it's there if you look hard enough. If you really want an American classic, see if there's parts available for it in Australia - the Mustang shared a couple of engines with the Falcon of the same era, so engine bits shouldn't be impossible to find. Further than that, I have no idea - I'm a Mustang guy myself and I can't speak on the Holden/GM connection.

[GT4rally]

An old Jag or Benz will put you in the poor house reeeally fast... and the Jag will be parked most of the time.

Go for a late '60's Mustang or Camaro... that being said, this isn't really the place to ask about these cars, as this isn't a classic car site.

[Deetz]

The one thing that came to my mind was the fact you'd mentioned that you live at an apartment complex. I don't even think i would buy a nice classic car if you lived there. Chances of it getting ripped off or broken into would be high. You want to have a private locked garage for a nice ride you are talking about.

Just my 2 cents.

[morriganslayde]

I live in Australia, the crime rate is shockingly low. I have an enclosed garage but definitely not one setup for a 20' car. I'm related to the owner of the complex as well and everyone knows it - they wouldn't dare.

And how was I supposed to know what kind of car site, this was... I found it when someone hotlinked my ASS! It just seemed like, well, a car site. :P I'm teasing. Thanks for being so nice to me.

I drove some Camaros the other day and I really liked them. Completely vamped up and original paint was $30k. Kinda beat up for 10k.. it's a project car anyway, so that's what I want.

I -want- to put money and time into a car. Make it my baby and love it.

[frozenrice]

Tough to say between a Camaro or Mustang. In that vintage, they're both equally cool cars. I'd take either one. I'd imagine that parts support for either are probably somewhat limited in Australia, but if you don't mind paying shipping there's lots of suppliers in the U.S. The important thing is to find a car with a good frame/body (meaning minimal rust) as your starting point unless you want to get into it really hardcore. Since you have a seemingly smallish garage, you probably won't have the room to do some of the more serious stuff anyways.
Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on what you come across or find.

[canuckcarguy]

You should shop for this car in Japan. There are some classics over there that were shipped from the US to Japanese customers, they're generally American-spec cars, and chances are good they've been babied and are rust free. Good luck.

[anothers10]

go for the caddy

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by morriganslayde

66,67,68 Mustang - $9000



Everyone and their dog has one. Go for a '67/68 Cougar. Sister car to the Mustang, less sought after, less seen, same power/drivetrain/suspension, more styling.


http://www.mercurycougar.net/gallery/data/501/215pre_4.jpg