Project Cars Under $1000.

[moparcrazy]

Are they still out there ? are the $500.00~$1000.00 car deals all gone?

 

[dukeboy_318]

Are they still out there ? are the $500.00~$1000.00 car deals all gone?

they still exist. Just dont expect them to be complete or highly desirable models, and expect LOTS of rust.

 

[Darter6]

I say yes, but it's hard to find a complete car for that price.Also a popular car would be tough. I got a 71 Chrysler Newport 2 door for $125 that was complete. Also a 72 dart 2 door complete and a 71 Charger less engine and trans for $1600 for both. This car in the photo was on CL for $3000.A complete running and driving car with fresh built engine,zero rust.The guy said he figured it would cost way too much to complete and was moving anyway.Brought it home for $1700.Could have got it for $1500 but I payed up for the new Optmia battery he bought.

 

[moparcrazy]

they still exist. Just dont expect them to be complete or highly desirable models, and expect LOTS of rust.

Yup Agree but here socal luckily not to much rust, $500. gets you this beautiful Gem:

 

[moparcrazy]

1962 DART ! $500.00
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/los-angeles-1962-dodge-polara-500-4dr/6843147203.html

 

[BeatersRus]

i think a 1000 is too low,all you get for that is a rotter or a shell out here in the east.
at best,a decent 4 door like shown above.
now,if you raise it to 2 grand,Then you get quite a few possibilities.

take the amc`s i just bought,a javelin,and the matador.
asking prices were 1500 for the jav,and 1500 for the matador.
i got them both for 500 and 600 bucks on the spot.
then i sold parts off and have less than a grand in a half decent project.

again,it seems to me like not many people want to work on anything,
which is why you can get Very good deals on projects right now.

 

[moparcrazy]

1973 dart $650.00
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/palmdale-1973-dodge-dart/6852515283.html

 

[BarnFind71RR]

In Winchester, VA there's a 72 Charger with numbers matching 383 for cheap:

 

[Evan Frucht]

1962 DART ! $500.00
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/los-angeles-1962-dodge-polara-500-4dr/6843147203.html
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That's nuts, I didn't see that one yet. If I had more room I would buy it in a second. Its four door but who cares when it's a 62 with a red interior.

They pop up you just have to be patient. Usually the less desirable models, yes, but not always.

I would also agree around 1000-2500 likely to give you a greater "bang for you buck." A more desirable model or a car in better condition. You can get lucky with someone who has had something for a while or just wants it gone but otherwise around 1500-2000 would be highly possible asking price for a reasonable person motivated to sell who didn't overpay to begin with.

 

[dartforforty]

I haven't seen a decent parts car for under $2000.00 in a couple of years.

 

[Fran Blacker]

A "desirable" car for a $1000 would be resurrection not a fixer upper.

 

[barnfind]

Here's a 500 dollar mopar these days, rusty, no interior or drivetrain. Had a shot at 3 run down 70 Challengers last winter for 3k, the deal didn't last long.

 

[Darter6]

Have posted this photo many times.Bought it off of CL for $1700. He was asking $3500. Ran, drove, complete down to the hub caps.318 3 on the tree.
Didn't look that great as the owner primed it after the CL photos.White with a red interior.Only a little rust in the quarter and a small hole in the passenger floor. Sat in the corner for about 5 years after I bought it.

Working on getting it on the road now.

 

[Evan Frucht]

I bought my 64 fury wagon for 2100. The engine ran great, but it didn't really drive well and wasn't road worthy. 95% complete too. Only missing the original radio and some other very minor stuff which I have already sourced.

318 push button car.

I needed to rebuild the trans. I replaced the brake system completely, some other small odds and ends needed working out.

I'm currently driving it around... drove it to work today

 

[moparcrazy]

A "desirable" car for a $1000 would be resurrection not a fixer upper.

$1500.00 nice little truck runs, New slant 6~ 4~speed on the floor, this truck is a money maker IMO.
https://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/d/fresno-1978-dodge-d100-short-bed/6832510419.html

 

[moparcrazy]

These Deals are all over SoCal, I see them all the time, just don't have a big enough back yard.

 

[Fran Blacker]

These Deals are all over SoCal, I see them all the time, just don't have a big enough back yard.

The rust belt areas, won't say you'll never see a nice car/truck deal. They are hens teeth.

 

[Evan Frucht]

These Deals are all over SoCal, I see them all the time, just don't have a big enough back yard.

Yep... it all comes down to space. If I had more room at my place I'd have a bunch cars and motorcycles waiting for me to get to them ;)

I've had to pass up a lot of stuff simply because I had nowhere to put it and work on it.

If your looking for a deal on a car older than the 70s california is the best place to shop around.

 

[matthon]

I think this is under a grand, iirc, sunroof, petty blue, rot box, good luck getting it off the flatbed.

Hubcaps sold separately.

 

[moparcrazy]

1962 bird, a cool year I think $750.00 NO RUST ANYWHERE !
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/llano-1962-thunderbird/6834095106.html