Editor’s Note: We love scouring the internet for reasons to spend money we don’t have on cars we daydream about owning, and these are our picks this week. All prices listed are bid amounts at the time of publishing.
Getting your first classic car isn’t exactly a purchase you make on a whim. Unless you hit up eBay after a night out; we’ve all been there. But under regular, level-headed circumstances, your first classic car should be a smart and sensible purchase.
Whatever car you decide on getting, keep in mind it’s your first; so you might think you like the idea of owning a classic, but then the reality of it settles in as you’re driving away and the rose-tinted glasses fall off. Or, you picked up a German sports car and after a few miles you reconsider and realize that that sensible Japanese coupe may have been more practical. The point is to keep the price low, but not so low that the bottom rusts out after the first drive. This way you’re not in the hole for a huge chunk of change if and when you do need minor repairs or the opportunity to trade up market presents itself.
As far as vintage cars go, these five, are the perfect way to jump into the lifestyle without sacrificing too much.
1973 Ford Bronco
What we like: This Bronco is fairly broken in, but that’s half the charm of dependable off-roaders like this. It’s as basic as you get, and a great way to see if you can live without creature comforts on a daily basis.
From the seller: Solid floors, frame and body. A lot of new parts have been put in including a new radiator, hoses, fuel lines, fuel tank, front brakes and brake lines.
