By Tara Hurlin / Originally Published August 4, 2015 / Hagerty / Here is some good news for car enthusiasts everywhere: You don’t need an overflowing wallet…{"id":7699,"date":"2015-09-20T07:23:40","date_gmt":"2015-09-20T14:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/?p=7699"},"modified":"2015-09-15T12:26:17","modified_gmt":"2015-09-15T19:26:17","slug":"five-classic-cars-for-under-5k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pomonaswapmeet.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/20\/five-classic-cars-for-under-5k\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Classic Cars for Under 5K"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Tara Hurlin\u00a0\/ Originally Published August 4, 2015\u00a0\/ Hagerty \/<\/h5>\n

Here is some good news for car enthusiasts everywhere: You don\u2019t need an overflowing wallet to enjoy life with a classic car. There are a wide variety of vehicles to be found for under 5 grand that could tickle anyone\u2019s fancy, including \u2014but by no means limited to \u2014 these fine finds:<\/span><\/p>\n

1969-74 Ford Galaxie 500<\/a><\/strong>: It was built for a luxurious, comfortable and quiet ride during the time when cars were getting bigger to meet the public\u2019s demands. Options included air conditioning, high-back bucket seats, AM\/FM radio, dual rear speakers, power door locks, power steering, power windows, Rimblow steering wheel and steering wheel tilt, all of which met the desires of consumers.<\/span><\/p>\n

1987 Shelby Turbo CSX: As a limited-production high-performance vehicle, not many were made, but even so they still pop up for sale and have been seen in exceptional all-original condition at this price point. It\u2019s the perfect way to get a big bang for your buck in head-tossing turbocharged horsepower, and several offer an extra bonus with Carroll Shelby\u2019s famed signature on the glove box.<\/span><\/p>\n

1967-69 Cadillac Eldorado<\/a><\/strong>: Nothing says class quite like riding in comfort in a Cadillac. Even if you find a more readily available four-door versus the more sought after two-door, these big boats are so stylin\u2019 that most onlookers don\u2019t notice at first glance, and yes, it is entirely possible to find a two-door in road-ready condition for $5,000. Not only do these cars make great family cruisers, but their values maintain stable with potential to increase in future years.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1967 Cadillac Eldorado<\/p><\/div>\n

1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0 Packed with personality, this car has a large cult following, but if you look hard enough you may be able to find a coupe \u2014or if you\u2019re really lucky, a convertible \u2014 in decent condition for the price range. Not only is it an older fun-to-drive car that will maintain its value, it\u2019s a rather simple creature that has parts readily available for easy repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza (photo courtesy of Greg Gjerdingen)<\/p><\/div>\n

1973 Mercedes 450SL<\/a><\/strong>: Sharp, elegant and sporty, this is the only year of 450SL that used the slim, easy-on-the -eyes bumpers before the clumsy U.S.-spec federally regulated bumpers, which gave the car an undeniable fat-lip effect, took over in 1974. Available in a coupe or convertible, the V-8 engine offers the car plenty of cruising power. But with values rising steadily, you may want to grab this one quick.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1973 Mercedes-Benz 450SL (photo courtesy of Zefke)<\/p><\/div>\n

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