At the moment there's these two old cars for sale in the $2012 forum with some interesting similarities: both coupes from 1976, both E36 M3ty yet-kinda-cool, both in original, period colours and at about the same price.
Plymouth Volare with a slant-6
Lancia Beta
http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/3265229834.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3341413656.html
I'd go for the Volare, myself.
I'll tie it up with a vote for the Beta.
As would I. 2" body drop, cut the fenders, big meaty tires, not-quite-gutted interior, and big, cammy engine swap. And then drive it on the street. 
Beta
volare.
I saw a 4 door one this morning on the road. I am reasonably certain it was called something else but I cant remember what.
In reply to failboat:
Aspen?
To answer the question, Volare.
Aspen crossed my mind, were they both 2 door and 4 door then?
Would depend on what the purpose of the car is for me. If reliable and roomy is what I want it for then Volare. If fun and sporty is my desire then Beta.
failboat wrote: Aspen crossed my mind, were they both 2 door and 4 door then?
To the best I remember yes, also had a wagon version.
They definitely had a wagon. The wife and I almost bought one.
Am I the only one with Dean-o's song stuck in my head now?
Whoa-oh-oh-oh!
If you listen closely, you can hear these two cars racing each other to see which can become an oxidized pile of iron filings faster.
Seriously, can anyone else think of another vehicle that should be atop Mount Rustmore than these two designs?
Oh, and Beta all the way if you're choosing between the two. And I really like Volares.
Of course, for the hell of it, I had to search ATL CL. This is pretty gnarly lookin:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/3327553313.html
And. Um. Wow:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3286476110.html
psteav wrote: Seriously, can anyone else think of another vehicle that should be atop Mount Rustmore than these two designs?
Vega, of course. As well Toyota trucks, the Datsun 240Z, the current Dodge trucks, etc.
Volare for me. I dig the wheels.
Volare. Drop in a 3XX V 8 and giddyup!
I had a 79 Aspen Wagon. Without a doubt the worst car I've ever owned. That said, the Volare pictured above is kind of cool for some reason. THAT SAID, I'd go for the Lancia, no question.
If the Lancia was low on rust I would want it mainly becauce LANCIA!
Otherwise I would gladly take the Volare, slant 6 and all.
Volare. They're both going to rust to death and are piles of E36 M3, but I'm going to go with the one I know.
E: E36 M3balls. Why did I have to look. 1k and close to me? GODDAMNIT.
For everyone who didnt choose the Lancia I can only assume you've never driven one.
Beta all the way.
I also choose the Beta, since you can drive one across the spine of Africa, just don't lose the cardboard.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/top-gear-botswana_part-1_2332261.htm
I'd take the Beta without a second thought. If someone left that Plymouth in my driveway I'd sell it for scrap.
Luke wrote: Plymouth Volare with a slant-6
The irony of this pairing just struck me. These two are simultaneously cousins and orphans. 
That volare needs a new-style hemi swap in it with a 6 speed. UHGHYHUHYHHYHYH 
It ain't no disco-nova though
Volare, hands down.
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