Bill....
I know where your coming from.
Until recently (getting the "family cars")
the most modern I had ever owned was the '76 SS TORANA.
But these were basically a race car with rego plates on them!
No air, no power steering, stiff suspension and bad seats!
http://holden.itgo.com/a9x.htmlAll the others were '1968 and older.
As you say.....cost stuff all to buy, stuff all to run and repair and yet still provide many miles of enjoyment.
To this day.....I have only ever paid more than $2000 for a vehicle ONCE.
You are right.if they break and the fix is more than that amount...........bye bye....plenty more out there!
Unfortunately, the old chev babbit motor,3 speed and tall diff are NOT going to be high speed, high milage, low cost repair/maintainance performers!
