Seriously? Nothing... A newer car will just allow him to get killed in a more interesting way. He'll also drive himself broke in a hurry. Maybe help him learn some of the "excitement" of planning for his future.
Yeah I couldn't say that with a straight face either. ;) I think you've got the feel for it, I think the Mustang is probably a better platform than most GM vehicles although they are severely uncool... Maybe go for a serious challenge like a hot rod Pinto wagon. Oooh what about an AMC Eagle? On the MB front I'd say something like a 560SE with a blower, lowered with fancy wheels. The car will handle better than most mid '80s US iron to begin with and should tolerate moderate hop up well. -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:54:03 -0500 From: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: [MBZ] Classic Cars? Message-ID: <4e00e8cb.1080...@bennell.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed My 22 year old mechanic son has a desire to build a hot rod type classic car. He works for a shop that does that sort of thing and that has fanned the flame, so to speak. In any event, I have been thinking of encouraging and participating to some extent as he lacks the cash to do it right now. He has moved out onto his own with his girl friend and they are learning to pay rent etc. So, my reason for posting this is to ask a question. What do you folks think is one of the safer classic cars? Please do not say Mercedes unless you wish to hear tales of how we stuffed a small block Chevy into it as that is the most likely result. I could go for one of the gasser MB's but he will not wish to do so and the point of this is him rather than me. I am sort of guessing that newer is generally better to some extent. For example, one of the 80's Chevy Monte Carlos or Mustangs is likely a better choice than a 55 Chevy in terms of accident protection. He will not be concerned about this sort of thing, but I am and as his father, I would like to steer him in that direction without disclosing that as my purpose. So, what think you all? Randy _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
