Looking For A Fun Old School Beach Car

[csala]

I just moved to the beach and want to treat myself to a beater beach car.

I'm hoping for a fun car to drive around town on the weekends. My only criteria is that it be old school, under 10k, and relatively reliable. The 10k price limits it to only a few cars like a 70's Karman Ghia or an old Jeep.

I'm not really a car guy and this will be my first "toy" purchase in that area. I don't want any regrets by winding up with a mechanical nightmare. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions to point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

[anyonefortennis]

VW Bus?

[SoComSurfing]

VW Thing. Or Jeep. Either are cool.

[iamlowsound]

Jeep YJ. You could easily find one with a 3 or 4 inch lift and 33" tires on it for well under your 10k limit.

lowsound

[HollowBassman]

Here you go. Just throw your surfboards in the back and you're good to go.




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[jonathan_matos5]

[Stumbo]

Early '90s Honda Station wagon.
For example: http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/998312699.html

[MakiSupaStar]

VW bus, especially a Westfalla, Squarebacks work too. A lot of my buds had those in high school. Bus is more practical though.

[Joe Gress]

Sand rail.

[Linas]

How about an old volvo?

1969 145.





volvo 122 amazon

[gold_member_321]

Originally Posted by Linas

How about an old volvo?

1969 145.

my thoughts exactly, especially if you can find a woody.

[MakiSupaStar]

Hell, if were talking Volvos I'm selling my 2003 v70 for around that price range. I can fit all 12 of my boards inside, including my 9'0" longboard.

[Linas]

Originally Posted by gold_member_321

my thoughts exactly, especially if you can find a woody.

I dont think volvo made a "woody", but im not positive.

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Hell, if were talking Volvos I'm selling my 2003 v70 for around that price range. I can fit all 12 of my boards inside, including my 9'0" longboard.

You can get these cars for much lower than his max price point. But yea, even a v70 would be a sweet car to tote boards in. Definitely not old school though.

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by HollowBassman

Here you go. Just throw your surfboards in the back and you're good to go.




Ad here: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/de...?adId=84762785

Oh, he1111111111 yeah!!!

That, or an old jeep, or a VW Bug. Bugs are great on the beach.

Cherie

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by csala

I just moved to the beach and want to treat myself to a beater beach car.

I'm hoping for a fun car to drive around town on the weekends. My only criteria is that it be old school, under 10k, and relatively reliable. The 10k price limits it to only a few cars like a 70's Karman Ghia or an old Jeep.

I'm not really a car guy and this will be my first "toy" purchase in that area. I don't want any regrets by winding up with a mechanical nightmare. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions to point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Note: No matter what you buy to drive around on the beach, always...*always*...carry a sheet of plywood or siding material with you, and a bag of cheap clay cat litter. Even 4WD's get stuck. A simple sheet of plywood and a little bit of cat litter for your tires to get traction on will get you out of soft or wet sand very nicely!

Cherie...Grew Up On The Gulf Coast

[Atoz]

An old Cadillac hearse.

[Phalex]

Right here:


Not only is it affordable, but it's great on gas too!

[thehurlatron]

How about a nice late 60's to late 70's Toyota FJ40? I love these rides.

[FL Knifemaker]

My Wagoneer loves the beach!! I'm much more into fishing than surfing these days though Gimme 10K and it's yours!

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by thehurlatron

How about a nice late 60's to late 70's Toyota FJ40? I love these rides.

Great. Not too practical for the boards though.