What's a cool classic (not Woody) car for surf?

[linter]

I want a new ride to put my surfboard on this summer and all the cars I really want I think I'd destroy with all the salt associated with the so-called, cough, cough, surfing "lifestyle." Nonetheless, I wanted to see if you guys think there's a car among my hoped-for few that I could somehow rust-proof enuf to make it last a good little while. I mean, when I see rust, can't I slap a little anti-rust goop on it and hope it goes away, ha ha? Or, isn't there some solution that'll let me get the car I want and not have it melt in front of my eyes? Or is one of these cars more likely to hold up better'n the others?

Sadly, I live in the Northeast, salt central. But I would travel *anywhere* in the US of A to get the right car, strictly on a fly/buy/drive basis so whatever it is would have to be in pretty good shape to get me back home.

Naturally, I'd like the cheapest car possible, but when I start thinking Porsche, well, all bets are off.

And Im the world's worst wrench, so that needs to be taken into account.

Here's what I'm thinking:

1/ BMW 2002. Probably my first choice.

2/ VW fastback or squareback. There's a SQ near me for sale but it's in such good condition that I can't bring myself to even look at it, knowing what it'd happen to it if I became it's new owner. (Hey, I have a conscience!)

3/ Mercedes 250c and the like. Cool!

4/ Porsche 911. Probably my first choice, too, but in a different price range category. And for that I'd probably pay up for an SC or 84-88 Carrera.

So, what do you think? BTW/ these are the only cars that speak to me, so it's either them or none.

[vash]

you're looking for a car that looks cool with a surfboard on top? get on that IS cool..buy a 4x4 sportsmobile van. i see a guy every morning with one, down the street. chicks love a warm place to shimmy out of the wetsuit.

[vash]

you do surf right?

[linter]

I do surf. Um, I dont care if it looks cool with a board on top; I just want to know of the four cool cars I mentioned, which is likely to last the longest given a saltwater environment. Could be none of them. Or maybe there's something I can do to extend the longevity of such a car?

I now realize that I've mistitled the thread, damnit. Any way to change it?

[vash]

get the 911. getting to the beach should be fun too.

[BeyGon]

VW Bus or Vanagon.

[GG Allin]

One of these.

Ford : Other Pickups : eBay Motors (item 280456761351 end time Feb-01-10 18:40:49 PST)

[lowyder993s]

Vdub Sq back...green metal racks and a big pig twin fin fish. Throw a lightning bolt Hawaii or Aipa sticker on it and you're good to go...mid 70's retro chic

[linter]

Now we're talking, low..., but what about the rust? Given where I live, and the saltwater I'm going to be sloshing around the thing, aren't I just going to destroy the thing lickety split?

Or maybe I should just drive the snot out of it and not worry about what's going in places I can't see.

[Z-man]

356 Speedster. There is nothing that oozes cool more than a Speedster with a board tucked in it.

Just wash it after coming back from the beach.

-Z-man.

[targa911S]

vista cruiser wagon.

[linter]

Vista Cruiser Wagon -- totally freaking cool, but it'll have to wait until I get one of these others out of my system. But, yes, great suggestion!

[craigster59]

Toyota FJ60 or 62 Landcruiser. You can pick them up cheap, easy to work on and will run forever.

[linter]

Nice! I'll get one of those after the Vista!

[911boost]

I've got this parked in a barn, Buick's big block version of the Vista Cruiser:



I think the vw would be cool.

[sailchef]

Try rinsing your stuff off and leave the windows cracked open so the steam, created by the heat (sunshine), doesn't vaporize the interior.

[vash]

if you go early BMW, go with a 3.0 CSi. i love em, just alittle better than any round tail light 2002.

[targa911S]

Here ya go....

[linter]

3.0 CSi -- oh without a doubt, without a doubt.

[lowyder993s]

No dog in this fight:

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