I need a project car, something old, simple, maybe English..

[morningsmiler]

I've got a $500 Alfa for anyone who wants it. It's a full on running and driving car, been my daily for a couple months, but I am buying a cop car so I can fucking baller. RWD, lightweight, rear mounted transaxle with inboard brakes, all alloy 2.5 liter V6...

Any more info? I've been kicking around the idea of a Milano.

OP...How about a little speedboat...a 10 - 12 foot plywood hydroplane with a 750cc motorcycle engine?

[MA-BMW]

mk1 vw gti. Enough said.

Can be had for under 500.00
very cheap parts and tuning available.
Engine swaps galore.
R3vlimited type forum backing.

What else could you want?!

rwd.

[-Jelko-]

Golf mk1 ftw :)

Always wanted one to swap in vr6,i know its heavy and handling of car would be bad...but hey it sound mean ;)

[StereoInstaller1]

Screw all of that.

Build your own tube amplifiers.

[euroshark]

I'm gonna second the MK1 VW. I have always wanted one.

[bev]

Vespa scooter project.

[kid325e]

MK1 VW GTi. enough said.

Can be had for under 500.00
Very cheap parts and tuning available.
Engine swaps galore.
R3vlimited type forum backing.

What else could you want?!

[graphikg]

where are you going to work on the car and do you have the tools?

If you are bored, I would join good gym and start working on your own body, best project for under $500

Great advice! Working on your body would be the best investment in the long run. It would help low cholesterol levels as far as low blood pressure, and maybe even more babes.

for 500 I suggest build a fixie bike. Those are nice and you could work out at the same time. A nice project to do from scratch. And then you could use it to go to class.

[Funkmasta]

If you can find a $500 MGB (or any MG for that matter) for $500 or less, run away, it's not worth your time. Average price for a driveable MGB is in the $4000 range. Yes they can be had for cheaper, but usually there will be problems with them like rust, electrical issues, etc...

Seriously, there aren't very many cars out there that are only $500 and worth owning. Have you thought about maybe getting a motorcycle or something else as a project that could be had for a lot cheaper?

An excellent post, Drewski.

[AndrewBird]

If you can find a $500 MGB (or any MG for that matter) for $500 or less, run away, it's not worth your time. Average price for a driveable MGB is in the $4000 range. Yes they can be had for cheaper, but usually there will be problems with them like rust, electrical issues, etc...

Seriously, there aren't very many cars out there that are only $500 and worth owning. Have you thought about maybe getting a motorcycle or something else as a project that could be had for a lot cheaper?

[euroshark]

Alfa?

I've got a $500 Alfa for anyone who wants it. It's a full on running and driving car, been my daily for a couple months, but I am buying a cop car so I can fucking baller. RWD, lightweight, rear mounted transaxle with inboard brakes, all alloy 2.5 liter V6...

[eric (^__^)]

then get an old RWD celica!

and I mean old, one of the ugly hatchback models

[MA-BMW]

if you find a 510 for $500 I will bake you some cookies

Ha they are not easy to find. But yes I Do have the tools and the space to work on it and a job to afford parts.

[eric (^__^)]

240! or 510

if you find a 510 for $500 I will bake you some cookies

[Stephen]

project e30's can be.

my thoughts exactly

a 500$ e30 will most likely be in MUCH better shape than a 500$ '02