I know there are a few car folks on here, was given the green light by the wife to get a classic. Having trouble sorting through the scams and what not to find places to get one, I'd appreciate any suggestions. I'm hoping to find a 60s convertible

A 1967 Olds 442 conv...will turn some heads.

Or a ..same year Buick Grand Sport.

Unless your a Ford guy

That is pretty broad question. Do you know anyone that could help you in your search? I would recommend you go to a local car show or join a local car club. Make a couple friends that have knowledge. I would START there.

I've looked at a couple 442 just slightly otta my price range, not a Ford guy would really like to get a 60s camaro but i can't find any at a reasonable price

Ok so specifically I'm looking for a 68 or 69 camaro convertible but I'm not ruling out others was just looking for some legitimate places they might be found

Your either going to pay a bunch or find an old relic in a pasture and spend a bunch restoring it

Well if your are looking for something reasonable(underpriced) forget it. Classic car people know what they are selling and most of the time private sellers are overpriced. I have seen some good buys at some of the larger auction companies like Mecum, Barrett Jackson, etc. But you need to know what you are buying.

Everyone has a Camaro or Chevelle...screw that.

Yup..as noted above..just lurk around cruise nights ..car shows.

Buy in the fall ..like October.

Even pay a car car guy to look at it..and give it his blessings

Hard to go wrong with a '64 1/2 - '66. Convertable Mustang. Easy to care for , parts readily available.

One thing to think about , any classic car can get expensive to maintain/restore unless you know how to do it yourself. I've watched many non-car people spend boatloads of cash having other people maintain their classic car.

Most classic cars are owned/restored by car guys.

Most classic cars sell for less than what it costs to restore one. It is a labor of love.

Both very true statements. You can get a much better deal when the nice weather is going out and the car is going into storage. Spring is the best time to sell , not buy.
Finding a car guy to look over a vehicle is very smart , even better is finding a car guy who is into that model/make as they are super familiar with its special needs.

If I was buying a GTO , Nessmuck would be the guy I would want to look at it. Buying a Mopar , I would seek out a Mopar guy from a car club.

Thanks, when I said reasonable price I meant I know they ain't cheap but I'm only going to get away with so much

You need to go to the spring Iola Car show in Wisconsin. They bring everything there from totally restored Camaros to Parts cars and everything in between. Used to go there all the time when I was a Teenager. Too bad old Jayson is gone he had Garages of old stuff but when he died his kids sold it all. That was just outside of Shawano on the res.

My brother had a first gen 442 conv.
Blue

Amx did not due convertibles

I hate convertibles, they twist on the rack and on a launch

If you want a convertible, get a 60s Lincoln
Don’t ever buy a Camaro lol

And get ac, only thing nessy has up on his
Zoom zoom

I'd start with your budget or limit , and then see what that can buy you as far as model and quality of restoration ,

Do you care if it is a numbers matching car and mostly original ?


As far as Camaros go , they made alot of them , and you can find just about anything you want , prices will be all over the place depending on many factors

I'd look hard at the Pontiac firebird too

I'm with vinke , I just don't like convertibles , unless it's a 71 , 72 K5 4wd

Lol
Sure wish I had all of them I destroyed ( and every other car / bike)

I'm driving a convertible right now.

Years ago I owned a '71 Mercury Cougar with a 351 Cleveland. Blue with a white top.

Currently driving a budget convertible. A '05 Chrysler Sebring. Black with a tan top. They can be had for cheap , $3,000 to $5,000 for a nice one. I got mine for $1,000. But it needs a new top which I am going to do myself for $600 or so. If I had someone do it for me it might cost north of $2,000. Needs a few other minor things but other than that it is a solid car.

I go to the big action in az and you do not see many come through

Probably a good tip

Cragar...I don't think the OP wants to be seen driving his Aunts car...you know I'm just messing with yah

There are also some cool German cars.
I have a m3 by bmw that the hard top goes to the trunk with a push of a button.