Yes, you can't beat a 1960s 6cyl compact.
Cheap to buy, cheap to run, easy to repair, and they'll push a Honda
sideways.
Falcon, Comet, Valiant, Dart, or my favorite, the '64-'69 Rambler American.

Ken D.

"Otto Skorzeny" > wrote in message
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> How about a 1960-1965 Ford Falcon or it's companion the Mercury Comet?
> They are great little cars, simple, reliable easy to work on. The in
> line six is also very economical. You can get a decent 2 door coupe
> for $5000 or less. A convertible for around $8000 to $10,000.
>
> You're right about those old CVCC's being hard to come by. I had a
> great little 1977 Honda CVCC in 1985 when I was in college. It was my
> "spare car". My main car wads 1968 Camaro. I loved that little Honda,
> though. It got 35mpg and I only paid $500 for it. It was in almost new
> condition. I nver see any of them arounfd any more, though.
>
> What kind of car are you getting rid of?
>
> Forrest
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