It's time I buy my dream car. You are probably thinking along the lines of Porsche or Ferrari, but you would be wrong. I'm thinking pre-1974 for smog reasons, at least 20 feet long, 400+ cubic inches of carburated, pushrod V8 power--wood paneling would be a definate plus. Fuel mileage is not a concern. I do not wish to do any major repairs, so it should be a good runner and capable of doing a nice "one-tire fryer." Condition is not important at all; this car is going to get dented. Big time. Jumping capability a definite plus. Cost? Think walmart pricing.
Here is one candidate. With only a few feet of overhang front and rear, this one might make a good jumper:
"Will take best offer for our 1972 Ford LTD. Last licensed in 1984 and had been stored in barn until last year when these photos were taken. Has been worn some by the sun since. Interior in good shape. V8 engine with only 58,000 original miles on it, started right up when we moved it. Great project."
It sort of has that look I am going for--big and angry. I also like the "best offer" pricing. I can't imagine people are lining up out the door for a car like this.
Another one--a Cadillac, the American dream:
selling 1969 cadillac coupe de ville runs great has new transmission new radiator
new catalytic converter new battery looking to sell for $1500 obo this car is smog exempt and it has brand new 2009 tags so you only have to pay the transfer fee and no smog ever and runs great so come get it ! just the tranny is worth almost as much as i am asking ."
I like the look of this one too. It looks pissed off just sitting there.
If you find something good, post it up. Keep in mind that I am in Central California, so at 3-4 MPG, a car like this would be considered "totaled" if I had to drive more than about 100 miles to pick it up.
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Originally Posted by elripster
My initial plan was to take it to Prairie City OHV to "break it in," however I know myself too well and it is very likely the car would never leave the place under its own power. I want more than a one-time-use. So I thought I would start with some pavement challenges such as a few laps at Willow Springs Raceway. I used to take my Supra Turbo to Sac Raceway all the time--figured it would be fun to make some passes in something a little different. 