First Thread!!! Want a car that looks like..

[deejay23]

Hey people. I'm looking to get a muscle car, I don't mind if I'll have to do a little restoration work to get it back into shape, but my limit is about $12,000. My knowledge of cars is not that great so I'm here to ask you guys to recommend a couple of cars for me which look like the Ford XA Coupe. I say specifically the coupe because the back looks incredible like that.

So in short does anyone know a car which looks like the Ford XA Coupe for about $12,000? And I don't really mind what manufacturer the car is made by.

[deejay23]

Uhh... Is there a problem with my thread?? Have i done something wrong?

Just need my question answered and I'll be on my way.

[RHR]

You might need to give it longer than 9 minutes

[chrisfpv]

Haha..

Welcome.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by deejay23

So in short does anyone know a car which looks like the Ford XA Coupe for about $12,000?

XB Coupe
XC Coupe

[prydey]

mach 1 mustang

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MUSTANG-1...#ht_544wt_1396

[davenl5l]

try this http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11353681

[deejay23]

Originally Posted by davenl5l

try this http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11353681

Wow.. I definitely am interested in that one though it may be slightly out of my price range. I will still keep an eye on it though.

Originally Posted by RHR

You might need to give it longer than 9 minutes

Haha yeah.. my bad

[QUOTE=prydey]mach 1 mustang

Cheers. I like it.



If you have any more suggestions feel free to add them. But your help has been much appreciated. Cheers guys.

[falconnut]

Unless you can do alot of the restoration work yourself 12k wont get you very far.

If i had $12k for a restoration project i would try and get a car that needs as little restoration as possible.

Try and find something thats near mint but not for a ridiculous price.

You could get lucky and get a classic thats been looked after in good condition.

[TheZHLANE]

What about a ta22 celica?

[UKXR8]

How about a Capri?

[Falcman0o7]

Originally Posted by RHR

You might need to give it longer than 9 minutes

[SPArKy_Dave]

Originally Posted by RHR

You might need to give it longer than 9 minutes

Definitely the comeback of the day.....

[Uncle Niceguy]

what about an early falcon coupe XL-P or M they are damned fine looking car aye and awesome cruisers but look nothing like the XA,B,C coupe

[lockieoc]

Originally Posted by TheZHLANE

What about a ta22 celica?

I was thinking exactly the same thing!
A TA or RA Celica would make a sweet little project.
Japanese muscle cars are the best!

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by davenl5l

try this http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11353681

16k for a rustbucket, is this what coupes are selling for these days?

If it was a V8 then maybe I could understand the price but for a 6 in that condition i'm staggered.

[Uncle Niceguy]

man 16k for a car that needs a full resto but in saying that i looks like they have everything to put it back together again but 16k i wouldn't offer any more than 8k for that

[Nikked]

GO an old celica or earyly cortina coupe...

[Strap XR8]

try a Chevy Nova, good ones hover around 20k so an average one needing a bit of work shouldnt be far off it

[RAREV8]

You will probably find a Valiant Charger for that money- thats as close to a Ford coupe as you'll get for $12k. Still a hot looking car, easy to restore and still quite a few around but you'll need to spend more on it.

Regardless of whether its a muscle car or something pretty ordinary- a 40 year old car will swallow $12k pretty quickly!

[QIK006]

Originally Posted by TheZHLANE

What about a ta22 celica?

Its an RA28 celica that looked like a mustang had been put to the dryer shrunk a bit and had its nose all knocked out of shape. Sexy car, but getting a bit rare on the roads now

I built a TA22 celica a million years ago, with a 4ltr 1UZFE V8 in it. Tuff as guts, but couldnt ever get traction

[4.0i_SiX]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

16k for a rustbucket, is this what coupes are selling for these days?

If it was a V8 then maybe I could understand the price but for a 6 in that condition i'm staggered.

Yep, its crazy but the coupes are worth good money in any condition

not a coupe but what about a TC/TD Cortina?

[rag top]

how about an XA-C ute? still a two door; and cheaper than a coupe.

[OzJavelin]

Originally Posted by rag top

how about an XA-C ute? still a two door; and cheaper than a coupe.

Good idea .. Utes can look tough.
Lot of good ideas here .. Mustang is a good substitute .. And Valiant Charger is a good alternative. If you can find one .. AMC Javelin might be another option .. The second generation "humpsters" have the aggressive pumped out guards of the Falcon coupe.

[mad13b]

How bout a Capri

[Luke Plaizier]

You know, I'd love the idea of driving around in a mint XC Coupe with all the running gear, including the IRS, and the creature comforts from a BA XR8.

I saw that recent thread where someone had done the same thing with a 60's Mustang using AU XR8 running gear and nearly creamed myself. That was about 19k though if I recall.

Ahh, to dream....


Lukeyson

[davenl5l]

$12,000 will get you a real nice xa-xc 4 door v8 manual or auto

[Iggypoppin']

Can't believe only one person has mentioned the 4 door XA-C...



I mean, this one was free, but you could get one like this for under 12k with change for some awesome wheels too. The girl is a much more expensive optional extra so i suggest just sticking to the car.

[T2TICK4D]

What about a freshly sprayed Xb sedan gt replica ? $7k with extras

[Jock260]

http://gallery.oldholden.com/d/26793...+Green+Met.jpg
Cheaper than Clevo powered X Series, great looking car, go hard with a 308 and a few bits and pieces and can get a V8 (253/308) of some sort in good nick for maybe a little more than half of your 12k Budget.