Overhaulin'

I would like to buy an old classic car or hot rod I can afford about $5K?

I am looking for a classic car or hot rod hobby car. I like 30s and 40s cars and trucks. I need something that is running and driving and registered. I can handle any cosmetics. I have about $5000. Please be in the western US. I will travel.

Public Comments

1. Actually there are very many here in Yuma Arizona ,very cheap. Fixer uppers. YOu hve to drive around the North side of Yuma and there are many srap yards with old time cars.
2. go to auto trader.com or your local news paper. They are always selling things like that in the news paper around where I'm from.
3. With your budget I would recommend an early Mustang. Easy to work on, an endless supply of performance parts and lots of technical support on line.
4. 5000 is a decent budget to start with although you may find that you will be somewhat limited in your vehicles of choice, depending on their condition. Just be prepared to sink 2 to 3 times that amount into whatever you buy to make the restoration proper. restoring these babies aint cheap.