5 Reasons To Love Old Used Cars - Car Throttle
Am I the only one who loves crusty old cars. And since there are no federal vehicle inspection standards here in the U. S. (most states have varying requirements for either emission or safety inspections, though 14 states have no requirements at all), it’s not uncommon to find cars... When enthusiasts see a tired old car defying the odds, especially one that has a smidgeon of performance DNA, it becomes more than just a piece of machinery. But maybe you can keep that old Escort GT on the road for another year, giving it one more chance for glory. Yeah, I’m something of a sap like that, but if you’ve ever given your car a name, you probably know the exact feeling I’m talking about. That’s why, as long as I can turn a wrench and hold a paint gun, I will always enjoy shopping for old and cheap used cars. Here are a few other reasons why going old can be more rewarding than going new. And so you don’t think I’m just pulling this out of my behind, I’m using a few of my personal cheap car challenges over the last 15 years as examples. In 1987, this Mk2 16-valve GTI was exactly the same as every other Mk2 GTI on the dealership lot. Source: www.carthrottle.com
