I wouldn't rule it out.

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You've got me on the Toyota reference.... point taken. Looking at a FJ40 tomorrow, but expect more work than I'm after given my budget.

A SXS would be super cool for tearing around the property, but I don't think I can register one for road use here in Massachusetts.

VW buggy a no brainer....:cool:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1485785800.jpg:D

Definitely a Jeepster.
Can pick up nice ones for under $10k.

Buick V6
4WD
Automatic
Station wagon
Convertible

My '68:

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https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/5970560227.html

72 Austin Clubman in beach appropriate colors

It's the slush box that is holding us back here.
I was thinking in the direction of the Jolly or the Manx myself, then that EDEN ROC showed up and totally stole the show. Fantastic, love those rear seats. Doubt it is an auto tho.

Cheers Richard

I am on the same page as Fred. Shiftomatic, or whatever they called in in VWs. Beach means convertible, how about a mustang?

thing, buggy or baja bug
and swap in an corvair motor with an auto box
there were kits back in the 60's to do it

Or just go straight to the corvair convertible. That could work.
A V W bug convert

Put your wife in something classy! Like an old Mercedes! You can pick up nice W123 wagons in your price range, and it will out live your kids!

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Subaru

Someplace I missed the budget. I thought it was open ended. The Jolly is a $50K vehicle The Eden Roc is probably North of that if you can find one.

Because I want one:
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Much cheaper than a 40 and a removable top!

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Yup. They made 2 examples of the Eden Roc. One just sold at Gooding's auction for $660,000.

No Reserve: One-Owner 1991 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer

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That's what I thought. I didn't think there were many but figured they were well above $100K.

If you can get by with a 2-door the Geo Tracker is hard to beat value wise.

What's the lowest priced 4-door Jeep Wrangler you can get into?

I'm afraid that if you go too old, all you will have is a island project waiting for you. Chasing faulty ground wire grounds, rotting hoses and belts..................etc.

Maybe some of these ATV alternates are a good idea after all.