Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 7:50 a.m.

What would win in a race, that '71 Plymouth Scamp or Nova?

Flight Service
Flight Service PowerDork
2/21/13 9:14 a.m.
Coldsnap wrote: What would win in a race, that '71 Plymouth Scamp or Nova?

The one with the least amount of Bondo?

Sorry couldn't help myself.

The one with the best complete package and competent driver of course.

Flight Service
Flight Service PowerDork
2/21/13 9:18 a.m.

Custom 1969 Mercury Cougar

This would be fun

Flight Service
Flight Service PowerDork
2/21/13 9:19 a.m.
Lugnut
Lugnut Dork
2/21/13 9:41 a.m.
tuna55 wrote: Yes this, this is 20 pages of picking out something with a V8 under $5k. You could have bought and sold 10 cars by now!

Since Jan 14, I have already bought three cars, all rwd with V8s. Just buy something already, Coldsnap!

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 9:45 a.m.

Whatcha get?

Lugnut
Lugnut Dork
2/21/13 9:48 a.m.

A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 9:49 a.m.

sweet, that Nova will probably be mine. I'm just still shopping and learning tho. I like too many cars.. maybe I should buy 3.

Flight Service
Flight Service PowerDork
2/21/13 9:49 a.m.
Lugnut wrote: A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.

all for under $5k?

Flight Service
Flight Service PowerDork
2/21/13 9:49 a.m.
Coldsnap wrote: sweet, that Nova will probably be mine. I'm just still shopping and learning tho. I like too many cars.. maybe I should buy 3.

Now you have the GRM idea

pres589
pres589 SuperDork
2/21/13 9:58 a.m.

In reply to Lugnut:

Tell us about the Mercs!

Lugnut
Lugnut Dork
2/21/13 10:00 a.m.
Flight Service wrote:
Lugnut wrote: A 2000 Mustang GT and a couple of V8 Mercedes.
all for under $5k?

The Mustang was 5k. Each of the Mercs was under a grand. A 400E that has already been released from the fleet and a '94 E420, which I really, really like. I am seriously considering stripping all the AMG bodykit shizzo off the 300E and putting it on the E420 and ditching the 300E.

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 1:33 p.m.

Turned out that Nova in Atlanta was a over priced basket case. It would be a fair car for $2,500 but would need a lot of work. If I can afford a $5,500 car I think I should buy one instead of taking on a big project.

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 2:13 p.m.

I give up, everyone on craiglist is out to rip you off.

tuna55
tuna55 UberDork
2/21/13 2:25 p.m.

Sorry on the Nova!

Has this come up yet?

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3619488646.html

Always liked the front end on these:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3620020488.html

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 2:27 p.m.

I think I just stash my money away and patienty wait for a none basket case Nova/Skylark/Duster to appear.

Rob_Mopar
Rob_Mopar SuperDork
2/21/13 2:34 p.m.

Are there any cruise nights or car shows in your area? How about any car clubs for muscle car stuff?

Keep squirreling away your cash. Find some GRMers in your area to hang out with and learn the basics you were looking to learn. Build up your skills and knowledge while building your budget. Then you'll really be ready.

tuna55
tuna55 UberDork
2/21/13 2:34 p.m.
Coldsnap wrote: I think I just stash my money away and patienty wait for a none basket case Nova/Skylark/Duster to appear.

That's a mighty odd mix. If your set on those (and there's nothing wrong with that) try posting a WTB ad. I'd be willing to bet that there are forums for each of those, too. Find out, register for them, and see if there is anything useful there.

tuna55
tuna55 UberDork
2/21/13 2:35 p.m.

Also I know a car guy in Raleigh if you need a contact for some reason.

crankwalk
crankwalk Reader
2/21/13 2:42 p.m.
Rob_Mopar wrote: Are there any cruise nights or car shows in your area? How about any car clubs for muscle car stuff? Keep squirreling away your cash. Find some GRMers in your area to hang out with and learn the basics you were looking to learn. Build up your skills and knowledge while building your budget. Then you'll really be ready.

This is good advice . Like I said that Nova is a good car for 2500 bucks it just isn't what you're looking for. Keep your money and go to shows in the spring. Everything has a price!

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 3:06 p.m.

Thanks again crank!

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 4:50 p.m.

I mean this Scamp could be fun

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3620991182.html

Hood is sorta tackey

Coldsnap
Coldsnap Reader
2/21/13 4:59 p.m.

Also got my eye on this Nova on craigslist. Seems like it's from a legit dealer with a TON of pictures

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/350-CU-V8-Good-Body-Interior-Runs-Drives-Great-/390545944707?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid=111000&algo=REC.CURRENT&ao=1&asc=14&meid=5760008967257043695&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=390545944707&&forcev4exp=true#ht_34479wt_1165

yamaha
yamaha SuperDork
2/21/13 6:00 p.m.

I see rust and berkeleyed up rocker.....that scamp is pretty cool.

pres589
pres589 SuperDork
2/21/13 6:05 p.m.

Get the Scamp get the Scamp GET THE SCAMP

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