suggestions time! Classic looking coupes that are reasonably priced

so my wife and I have started talking about my next project car and I think we have settled on a small, light weight, rwd coupe. So far we have agreed upon an mgb gt, or a Volvo 1800(P, S, E, whatever). I am looking for other suggestions in that spirit of vehicles. I'm not partial to European cars so long as it is reasonably (I know) easy to get a hold of in the Midwest.

I also like the 240z but my wife doesn't think it is "classic" looking enough. Boo...

I have to push one already on your list, the MGBGT.

My second car (in 1996) was a 69 MGBGT. It was a ragged out, rusty, old piece of E36 M3, but it was a ball. Mine had a hot cam and overdrive and was a really great car. If I lived in the southwest I would consider daily driving one. They are a true classic, but are simple, and have great parts and knowledge base available.

Do it..

If you're not in a rush, you can still get a deal on an Elan +2.

well that didn't take long. I already had an FB and that's a big no go. I really do like the mgb gt. That 6 series is not classic enough, however, it made me remember the 3.0cs. Had not thought about an elan, great suggestion. Keep em coming! You guys are awesome.

Fiat 124 AC coupe

VW Type III

Dude, Alfetta GTV

DaewooOfDeath wrote: Dude, Alfetta GTV

I'm liking this but I'm guessing this rare and pricey

singleslammer wrote:

DaewooOfDeath wrote:

I'm liking this but I'm guessing this rare and rusty and worthless

FTFY

I would be surprised if you couldnt find a running one for $1500. There was a pretty nice MGB gt with wire wheels in pick and pull the last time i was there, that kinda annoyed me.

Wait! I know this one!

This

Or, this

Thank you and have a nice day.

Good Lord I need to get my Capri done.

I vote Mazda RX-3. There's a wagon for sale on CL in Chicago right now!

the 6er is not classic enough? Some of them are approaching 35 years old

singleslammer wrote:

DaewooOfDeath wrote: Dude, Alfetta GTV

I'm liking this but I'm guessing this rare and pricey

I've seen them in Nevada for 2,000 in decent condition. Saw a (really) rough runner for 1,000.

TVR?

Not cheap for a clean one, tho

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/2644719100.html

They do come cheaper than that, though. GRM'er bravenrace (something like that) sold his recently. It seemed pretty sorted, and I think it was more like $7K.

That would be my pick. Way more interesting than an MG.

An RX3 is a very rare car, if anyone proves me otherwise, send me the link.

But an MGBGT, that is going to be a great car. Overshadowed by the classic MGA, but worlds better as far as drivability goes.

Screw the Alfetta; terrible rusters, underpowered, almost zero resale value and for only a few thousand more you can have the sweetest V6 ever made: The Fiat 124 is an excellent choice, but finding the AC version will be tough. Don't discount the BC; still a good looking car: Or, if looking cool is more important than going fast: You can never go wrong here either:

What about a BMW 2002?

Lately I have become enamored with the LWB 912! It's 250 pounds lighter than a contemporary 911, mostly where it counts, and only down a few horses. That Super 90 engine is brutally awesome.

singleslammer wrote: as it is reasonably (I know) easy to get a hold of in the Midwest.

I also like to look at who is out their supplying parts for these cars. MG, Z, 2002, Triumph, Beetle (LOL); are all supplied in the aftermarket and make it easy to find parts.

The wheels scare me.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/search/sss?catAbb=sss&query=alfa+romeo&srchType=A&sort=date

1976 ALFA ROMEO - $1200 (HARTFORD) Date: 2011-11-07, 9:10PM EST Reply to: see below [Errors when replying to ads?] POSTING FOR A FRIEND 1976 ALFA ROMEO WITH 54,000 MILES 5 SPEED MANUAL NEEDS CARBURATOR WORK COME WITH THE ORIGINAL RIMS ONLY NOT THE 3 SHOWN $1200 OR BEST OFFER PLEASE CALL 860 9 0 4-3 9 8 3

One of my all-time favorite shapes