r/CarRestorations

looking for a project car in the southwest.

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looking for a project car in the southwest.

WANTED: Pre-1980 Manual Project CarLooking for an older car to restore. I’m mainly interested in smaller, simple cars 1500-2000$.Must be:- 1979 or older- Manual transmission- Mostly/original - Complete- Rust-free or extremely solid with no major rust- A legitimate restoration project. not looking for a heavily modified car or something missing half its partsI’m open to 2-door or 4-door cars, as well as 2-seaters or 4-seaters. Prefer something on the smaller side.Cars I’m especially interested in include:Morris Minor, Austin/Morris Mini, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph TR6, Volkswagen, Volvo, Rambler American, Ford Falcon, Mercury Comet, Chevy II, model ADoes not need to be pretty or running. I’m specifically looking for a mechanical restoration/project and don’t mind putting work into it. I just want to avoid major rust, extensive bodywork, or an incomplete basket case.If you have something sitting in a garage, barn, driveway, or know someone who does, please reach out with photos, location, asking price, and whatever you know about the car.

u/Critical_Public3367 — 7 days ago

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How to rehome this?

My friend had this stashed in his back yard for a long time and doesn’t want to just scrap it and doesn’t know what it’s worth. Was looking for advice? Central Florida.

u/Annual_Fishing_9838 — 9 days ago