I know I'm getting ahead of things, but I can't help thinking about the next "toy" I'll get after the Hawk is gone. Station wagon, 2-door Tahoe, El Camino...

I'd really like to find something interesting and low-buck, you know, guilt-free cool.

I really want to pump up the fun-per-dollar factor this go round. It could be a get in and drive cruiser, a project, even a curiosity.

I just want something I can enjoy without breaking the bank. And, I'd like to be able to haul the pups around in it without worrying about them trashing it.

I know I'm getting ahead of things, but I can't help thinking about the next "toy" I'll get after the Hawk is gone.  Station wagon, 2-door Tahoe, El Camino...

I'd really like to find something interesting and low-buck, you know, guilt-free cool.

I really want to pump up the fun-per-dollar factor this go round. It could be a get in and drive cruiser, a project, even a curiosity.

I just want something I can enjoy without breaking the bank.  And, I'd like to be able to haul the pups around in it without worrying about them trashing it.

Focus wagon ...no seriosly ...

sub $20k, 37mpg, still the best FWD chasis on the market (better than my mazda3), 40 cu ft of space, Made in Wayne, MI ... the interior sucks, but if you really hate it, you can drop in the pre 2005 interior - plus the aftermarket for the dura engines is growing .. we have first turbos, some bore and stroker kits ...

I know it is a FWD and 4banger ... but if you want practicality, fun and low pricetag, there is very little to compare to it (unless you consider a Mazdaspeed3's cca$25k sticker still low enough )

Igor

Edited July 4, 200619 yr by Igor2

I guess I should have laid out the parameters a bit better.

I don't want anything new or newish, no FWD, no sedans. V8 power required - I'm more concerned with purchase/project price than I am with operating expenses. This will be an occasional cruiser, not a daily driver.

But, it has to be interesting in some way.

I guess I'm just sifting through the last 40+ years of cars to see what catches my eye. I'd like to keep it simple, so no orphans (Studebaker,AMC...) and with good parts availability (GM most likely). I'd also like to have a big block V8, but maybe in an unconventional (non-musclecar) application. If something else that doesn't follow the rules hits me right, I think I can be flexible.

You know, it could even be something weird. Like say, an '83 Cutlass wagon with an LS1 conversion.

Just thinking out loud. :AH-HA_wink:

Still on the Yukon GT prowl?

Still on the Yukon GT prowl?

Yeah, saw a nice older one in a local car rag. Pre-vortec TBI though.

I'm kinda liking this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Chevro...1QQcmdZViewItem

Just throwing out an idea.

They have a bunch of old cars, including wagons. Too bad the website sucks ass.

Edit: I found it!

Edited July 4, 200619 yr by Satty

Thanks for the link Satty. Very cool site, they a huge inventory.

I think I'll pass on the limo though, my pups don't rate that sort of transport.

I am totally in love with the '72 and '73 Catalina coupes they've got.

Focus wagon ...no seriosly ... 

sub $20k, 37mpg, still the best FWD chasis on the market (better than my mazda3), 40 cu ft of space, Made in Wayne, MI ...

That little wagon is one car that deserves to sell much better than it does.

I truly believe that gasoline will be $5.00/gallon within a few years, and that is the one car that would keep me in the Ford family.

E-bay is the best place to find old station wagons for sale. If I were mechanically inclined, I would love to buy a big, relatively low mileage station wagon from the late 1960's or 1970's.

Edited July 4, 200619 yr by ehaase

Chevelle Stationwagon for the win!!!

At least thats what I would look for

Chevelle Stationwagon for the win!!!

At least thats what I would look for

Yup!

That's fast becoming the main object of my search, the dark green one on the site Satty linked to is a good possibility- if it is still around when the time comes.

Found a 1960 Olds Dynamic 88 4 door, solid body, interior needs attention, motor removed this weekend... Located in Texas.

Thanks for the link Satty. Very cool site, they a huge inventory.

I think I'll pass on the limo though, my pups don't rate that sort of transport.

You could make cash on the side by taking high schoolers to prom then driving out to the middle of nowhere and robbing them on the way back. Or not. They do have a lot of cool stuff. Back when I was considering getting an older car to resotre I checked their website a lot hoping an old Corvair or Mustang would com in cheap. They had a few but nothing I coul bring myself to pull the trigger on. They even have a few now I could see myself cruising in, a couple of '78 Lincoln Mark Vs, an International Scout II, some rough condition (or worse) Rancheros, and this:

They've also got a Studebaker Lark wagon, kooky looking, me gusta.

Camino:

How about (just for $hits and giggles) a 1978-84 Malibu Wagon...?

Stuff an LS6 with 6-speed out of a totalled Z06 & you're cooking!

Camino, I found it!

1959 EDSEL villager wagon,rare,orig unrestored complete,v8,auto,xtra parts, runs green 1,950.00

Edited July 5, 200619 yr by Satty

eh, I was thinking more along the lines of the '73-'87 Chevy Suburbans with a 454

They've also got a Studebaker Lark wagon, kooky looking, me gusta.

I should go get a look at that. It's not a 2-door is it?

Camino:

How about (just for $hits and giggles) a 1978-84 Malibu Wagon...?

Stuff an LS6 with 6-speed out of a totalled Z06 & you're cooking!

That thought has crossed my mind more than once. :AH-HA_wink:

I should go get a look at that. It's not a 2-door is it?

1962 STUDEBAKER lark wagon,rare,v8,auto,org unrestored,complete,interesting,runs good

For $1850, if it weren't for the baby on the way and having just bought a new car I'd seriously consider it.

That would be an interesting project.

Interesting yes, considering it looks in relatively good condition (as in it has a majority of its parts)

Black leather buckets, refurbished red dash, jet black paint job, all new chrome, subtle red pinstripe......

... upgraded suspension and brakes, LS1,6spd., dropped low...

How about one of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-C...003532967QQrdZ1

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Item Specifics - Cars & Trucks 

Chevrolet  :  Caprice Wagon 

94 Chevy station wagon 3rd seat LT1 25 mpg Nice & solid

You could make it into something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-C...003439064QQrdZ1

-RBB

Edited July 5, 200619 yr by RBB