What is a durable classic car that is reliable?

[Silverado12]

Originally Posted By: 53' Stude
very sweet cars Silverado12

Thanks. I like to work on stuff and turn old junk into something decent. Best way of "recycling" there is.

 

[eljefino]

Get a Malaise era car then build the motor back to hot rod specs.

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1975-olds-omega-85-coupe/6680126532.html

 

[fdcg27]

Realistically, any car that's bought in decent shape and sees reasonable maintenance will be durable and reliable.
The question is what you want.
I'd personally be very happy with a seventies Mercedes or BMW and neither would be expensive to keep with both offering good parts availability. I saw a really good 280 SEL 4.5 offered for $7K and the car was virtually perfect, just as an example.
An MGB would be another contender as would a Corvair.
So many possible choices with the extent of your wallet being the only constraint.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted By: eljefino
Get a Malaise era car then build the motor back to hot rod specs.

https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/d/1975-olds-omega-85-coupe/6680126532.html

Already did that.

 

[wtd]

Originally Posted By: funflyer
70 to 72 Monte Carlo. I see them out here in Arizona for sale all the time and much more reasonable than most others. Not so much a muscle car as say a GTO, Chevelle, Charger or Mustang, but nice just the same.


I would say this too but I'm biased since I own a 70 Monte Carlo that I've had for over 31 years. It needs work again but I still enjoy it. I transplanted a 396 big block in it back in the mid 90's so it's a fun ride.

They have come up in price over the years so they are not as cheap to buy as they once were and there is a decent after market out there for these cars.