If you had $10,000 to spend..........

[sammyg2]

I've got the $$$$ sitting around but don't really want to start another project.

But iffn I did, here's a couple I've been dreaming of for decades:

I'd buy a T bucket and build up a supercharged motor and all sorts of over the top radical things to make it ridiculous.

Or, I'd buy a 427 cobra replica and install a supercharged motor that stuck 3 or 4 feet out of the hood so you'd have to look around it to see. And I'd paint it chrome yellow with brite white stripes.

ten grand wouldn't get there, but it'd get it started.

[911boost]

I picked this up for $1,500 after I sold the 911. The paint isn't great but not bad, and there is zero rust on it. I fixed a few small things and tinker with it some, but mainly just get in and go. Getting 400 hp out of them is stupid easy and not that expensive. When the original 5.0 goes I am going to just get a new one from Ford and throw a blower on it and back that with a six speed. Great little cars in my opinion and the value for clean ones seems to be going up just a bit (although not like air cooled 911's, but it isn't even in the same class as them).

[jyl]

Do like the early 914s did. No seat. Build padding and upholstery right on the floor and bulkhead.

Quote de jyl

If you go the kit route, I'd vote for a Super Seven . . .

That would be lots of fun except that I'm over 6 ft tall and getting into a Super 7 is like putting on a pair of tights. A removeable steering wheel helps. One of the neat things about a Super 7 is that in case of an accident it can double as a casket.

[BeyGon]

For $10k you should be able to get an MR2 and two 944s, have some money left over to set them up well.

[porsche4life]

Obviously dean hasn't priced 944 go fast parts....

[MRM]

Consider an Audi S4. A few years ago I had a $5,000 budget and wanted to get a track-worthy car with a partner. We ended up getting a pretty beaten S4 with some serious turbo mods through Kaisen (Eric) of this board. It was a roller skate on wheels. My partner ended up driving it as a second car and loved it. It was also a track beast. Best of both worlds.

[fred cook]

You are doing great, guys, keep up the good ideas! One car that I am considering is a 1995 or 96 Jaguar XJS convertible with the 4.0 six cylinder engine. They seem to be going for under 10k in some cases! The 95 and 96 had the AJ16 engine which seems to have been the best of the breed. Plus, the long hood/short deck is a classy look!

[PabloX]

My wife would really like a Volvo P1800. I'd like a Toyota FJ.

[tedg04]

Originally Posted by MRM

Consider an Audi S4. A few years ago I had a $5,000 budget and wanted to get a track-worthy car with a partner. We ended up getting a pretty beaten S4 with some serious turbo mods through Kaisen (Eric) of this board. It was a roller skate on wheels. My partner ended up driving it as a second car and loved it. It was also a track beast. Best of both worlds.

B5? I think the biturbo S4's (esp with any go fast stuff) are well north of $10k. If not, glad I sold mine when I did.

For $10k you could get a lot of Mustang (as previously mentioned).

Are E36 M3's getting into $10k territory?

[porsche4life]

10k buys a damn nice E36 M

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

10k buys a damn nice E36 M

These are real driver's cars.

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

I've got the $$$$ sitting around but don't really want to start another project.

But iffn I did, here's a couple I've been dreaming of for decades:

I'd buy a T bucket and build up a supercharged motor and all sorts of over the top radical things to make it ridiculous.

Or, I'd buy a 427 cobra replica and install a supercharged motor that stuck 3 or 4 feet out of the hood so you'd have to look around it to see. And I'd paint it chrome yellow with brite white stripes.

ten grand wouldn't get there, but it'd get it started.

I like the way you think!

[berettafan]

My father in law had a t-bucket with a built 327. Scared the crap outta me when he stepped on it a bit. Crazy, crazy power to weight.

[wdfifteen]

I like the way Sammy's thinking - little car big motor, lots of bling. But for $10k I'd probably end up with something like this:

[Henry Schmidt]

Originally Posted by berettafan

My father in law had a t-bucket with a built 327. Scared the crap outta me when he stepped on it a bit. Crazy, crazy power to weight.

My A bucket had a 64 high comp Corvette 327 as well. Crazy quick!!!
Sold it recently for just under $10K.

[Tervuren]

I would go for a sub 1970's truck. If you wanted to stay air cooled - a corvair pick up done nicely would be a sweet fun/practical toy.

Since you already have a two door sports car, I'd recommend making the next project a truck. I smile every time I see an old pick-up cruising about. There is too much variety for me to post individual suggestions for year/make/model.

Personally, I already have two 80's Porsches, a new $10K project would either be a third 80's Porsche, or something from the 50's/60's, preferably a truck or open top sports car. There are only two modern cars I'd consider, but the S2000 is probably out of the $10K budget, and the other, a Boxster could be done for less than $10k.

[scottmandue]

I'm sorry, if I had $10 to blow I would pick up a well maintained high mileage 996 or Boxster...

For you $10K will buy a nice Miata or Z3

[DanielDudley]

I'm doing up a Fiat 124 spider right now. I have very little into it, and it came with nice paint.

I basically wanted something to screw around with, and they are nice drivers.

[herr_oberst]

A Volvo Amazon might be cool, or a Studebaker Hawk. And I haven't forgotten the shoebox Ford...

[tedg04]

If you want to get experience doing things upside down and backwards, you could get into a cool Alfa Romeo too. GTV or Berlina.

GTV:


Berlina (sedan GTV, lower sales volume):