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Nationwide | May 12, 2021 | Classic Cars | Auto Insurance<\/a> | Start a quote with Shield Insurance!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like all commodity markets, the classic car market<\/a> is always evolving. Values go up, values go down, and owners buy, sell, trade, and hold their cars accordingly. But unlike other collectible objects or financial instruments, cars provide a fun way to invest your money<\/a>\u2014you actually get to drive and enjoy an old car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often there are ways to find deals on classic cars<\/a>. To get started, here are 10 classic cars you can typically buy for less than 10K.[1]<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. 1971\u201376 Buick Electra 225<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your goal is the maximum car for the money, then you\u2019d have a hard time beating the fourth-generation Electra. Built on the General Motors C-body platform, the Electra offers more interior room than just about anything else on the road. The 455-cid V-8 is nearly bulletproof, and the cars were available with luxury options galore. Just six grand buys a car you\u2019d be proud to own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. 1973\u201379 Ford F-Series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everybody needs a good truck. And the F-Series is always an excellent choice. These sixth-gen models ride on a trusted platform, and while they\u2019re mostly no-frills, you can find them with four-wheel drive, a\/c, CB radio, sliding rear window, and more. Rust kills them, especially at the front of the bed and the bottom of the B-pillar, so bring your grubby pants and crawl all over the thing to make sure it\u2019s the clean one you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. 1989\u201393 Cadillac Coupe DeVille<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These things are so cheap right now: Less than $3,000 gets you a pretty good one, and both sedans and coupes offer up plenty of luxury for the price of entry. It\u2019s cheap to get your own little piece of the \u201cStandard of the World.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. 1978\u201387 Chevrolet El Camino Classic Cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The last of a legend. Cars built on the G-body platform have long gone unloved. Recent interest in hot Buicks like the Grand National and GNX have helped to spark interest in the rest of these models, however, and the El Camino may now be getting its due. Low power and huge saggy doors are still an issue, but few cars on the road are as distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. 1979\u201393 Ford Mustang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The importance of this car cannot be overstated. It\u2019s a design that has aged well, and no other car offers up a greater bang-for-buck factor than a 5.0-liter Fox body. Plenty of them have been used and abused, but with so many produced, you can afford to bide your time and be choosy. You\u2019ll still come away with a quick little modern classic. Aftermarket support is incredible, which only adds to this Mustang\u2019s appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. 1974\u201383 Jeep Cherokee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vintage SUVs are one of the best and cheapest ways to enjoy the old-car hobby. These SJ Cherokees shed the faux wood of their Wagoneer cousins but lose none of the brawny appeals. You can get them with either two or four doors, but no matter what you\u2019re after, a thorough inspection is in order, as quality control issues plagued Jeeps of this era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. 1990\u201396 Nissan 300ZX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 300ZX reinvented the tired Z-car, and it kicked the rest of the world in the face with the relatively cheap performance it offered. Available with or without T-tops, with or without back seats, and with or without a turbo, the Z offers so much in such a lovely, lithe package. Reliability is off the charts, and you can still scoot around quickly in the normally-aspirated version, which saves you considerably over the more desirable turbos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. 1974\u201378 Ford Mustang II<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Translated, Mustang II means \u201cMustang Also,\u201d as in, \u201cI\u2019m a Mustang, too, you guys. I really am!\u201d And it is, in that wretched 1970s malaise kind of way. There is a bright side though: If you want an old Mustang that isn\u2019t an enormous, ill-handling muscle car, look no further than the Deuce. And they\u2019re dirt cheap, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. 1961\u201364 Chrysler Newport Classic Cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Newport was Chrysler\u2019s entry-level model, and it reintroduced a dormant nameplate for Chrysler, after a decade of absence. Several body styles are available, including sedans, convertibles, and wagons, but front-end styling\u2014while distinctive\u2014is polarizing thanks to the slanted headlight setup. If you like fins with your Chryslers, then look for a \u201961, as they vanished after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. 1962\u201367 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Classic Cars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s nothing particularly revolutionary about the Chevy II. You might even say they\u2019re boring. But as staid, cheap, vintage transportation goes, you could do a lot worse than one of these guys. The inline-six is fine, but you\u2019ll have more fun with the 283-cid V-8, which was available in 1964. Tops in terms of collectability are the convertibles<\/a>, but they\u2019re also harder to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you go for one of the affordable classic car models listed above or opt for a pricier investment, you want your vintage car to be protected. That\u2019s why Nationwide has teamed up with Hagerty to offer classic car insurance tailored to the unique needs of car collectors. Learn more about classic car insurance<\/a> and get a quote today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1]<\/a> 10 under $10K: Hot and Affordable Collector Cars<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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