I will probably be getting a fun car next year (mine will have to have 4 semi-usable seats but whatever) and this got me thinking, what is the most interesting car that you can get for around 10k dollars? I will have to think about this some but my gut reaction is maybe a Jaguar XJS V12 that has a T56 swap. There is one around here for sale but he wants 17k. I am sure that you could find one that someone swapped for 10-12k. Anyway, provide links if you can.
Since you say "interesting", I don't think you can top THIS.
It's on my list of "one day" cars.
In reply to singleslammer:
I paid 8k for a mint, two owner 330i ZHP last month. It has 96k miles.
Maserati Biturbo
You can get a pretty good E36 M3 for that price, or build an XJ into a pretty good off-road machine. Both are fun and interesting.
Oh gees....How about a little mullet action:
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4663296715.html
Or on the other end a little hippie action:
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4676145339.html
Wow, this is why I thought to ask here. You guys have gone perpendicular to where I was at. Awesome!
I got a 12a powered MGB roadster for well under 3k shipped.
The FrankenFiat from a couple months ago was similar money.
My advice: Keep watching the forums here, most of us already post the interesting stuff.
Last time I checked you could buy deuce and a halfs off government liquidation sights for around $2k. Buy as many as you can fit in your yard.
In reply to gearheadmb:
I live on an acre and a half 
I think if I had $10k and wanted an interesting DD, i'd go XJ Cherokee or FJ60/80 Land Cruiser.
What do you want to do with it? There are many nice cars from the 50s which fit in your budget. Something like this could be "interesting."
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/pontiac/chieftain/1640195.html
Foreign cars. Like a Lancia Delta Integrale or Skyline or something along those lines. You can have either of those for $10k. Even something like a late 70s Mexican Valiant Superbee would be great in this category though I don't know what those go for.
Hands down, first choice would be a 67 GTO convertible. For $10k I could wait for a 4-speed with any options I wanted and have it be in good driving condition.
Second choice would be a LLY/LBZ Duramax truck with a 6 speed manual.
Third choice would be a classic Caddy Hearse, anywhere from 62-76.
curtis73 wrote: Hands down, first choice would be a 67 GTO convertible. For $10k I could wait for a 4-speed with any options I wanted and have it be in good condition
A convertible 67 gto 4speed for 10k? I will take one of those, they seem to start closer to 20k around here for a driver.
Biggest, oldest green station wagon from the big three (or Buick/Pontiac you know what I mean) with a big block. Then pocket $5k.
London cab? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-London-Taxi-International-TX11-4-Door-Sedan-2004-london-black-cab-/131303298256?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1e924954d0&item=131303298256&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
LAda Niva http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-VAZ-2121-NIVA-1979-vaz-2121-niva-us-canadian-export-version-/171470645072?forcerrptr=true&hash=item27ec726750&item=171470645072&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Saab 95 wagon
Minor 1000 Traveler
Hillman Imp
Lada's on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-4D-LADA-2103-OR-LADA-2106-FOR-SALE-IN-HIALEAH-FLORIDA-/181524786388?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a43b86cd4&item=181524786388&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Jag XKR's are getting to $10K
In reply to JamesMcD:
This question isn't specifically about me, I just wanted to see what others found interesting (Fun, unique, fast, etc...) within this price range.
I do like that Chieftain though
Swank Force One wrote: I think if I had $10k and wanted an interested DD, i'd go XJ Cherokee or FJ60/80 Land Cruiser.
If you want to approach this as a DD question, go for it.
In reply to Adrian_Thompson & BlueInGree44:
Now this is interesting!
That Nissan Pao is Awesome! I wonder what sourcing parts for that would be like however.
I forgot that they made the Saab 95 in wagon form or that the Hillman Imp was around.
Alfa GTV-6. But I think DrBoost got it right.
Oooo... 928 manual
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1980-Porsche-928-1559945.xhtml?conversationId=206828
Import a T-diesel AWD Mitsu Delica.
In reply to DaveEstey:
That is a hell of an idea
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