Basketcase :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry)

[Eggman]

I am looking into buying a Plymouth Valiant once I can shop for used cars again. There is a Valiant convertible for sale a few hours away. 60s era. And all-original.

I owned a 1969 Plymouth Valiant bought off a little old lady who needed help with small jobs. It had a slant six. Ran great until it rained and the distributor got wet. Good old Chrysler... What finally did it in was underbody rust. The front suspension used torsion bars for springs which were tied to the frame (well, subframe) at a crossmember. The crossmember rusted enough to the point where the torsion bar let loose and dropped that corner on the rubber bump stop. Nowadays that would be desirable... No one would repair it. So if you do find one, inspect that crossmember very closely.

Still, I feel that some classic cars are going under the radar right now, and now is a good time to buy a collector car.

I agree. Seems the market for classic cars is getting smaller and smaller. Fewer drivers are interested in an old car. Considering the old-timers who treasured and preserved these cars are aging out their classics will hit the market but not as many want them. Be patient and a good bargain should come your way.