In your objective opinion, which of these cars has (a) most reliable engine and (b) easy to repair/find parts for if I can find one rust-free.
I know these cars are not for everyone but I am looking for a certain style car, and all these makes/models fit the bill. I am wondering which would be best to shoot for should I find one with low miles or with relatively less rust. I realize they all eat gas. No, I am not trying to build a lowrider. I just want to drive slow in a large, boxy car with comfortable seats. Thank you for your time, also, I very much like your videos - my dad grew up in Rhode Island.
maybe you should see which of these is actually available first. That will help narrow it down.
I found an 86 Crown Vic 33K, surface rust. No body damage $6500
never on my life would I pay that much
Crown Vic would be my first choice. Not sure about the others.
I would go for the 1978 Pontiac Bonneville sedan based on my brother's Catalina (practically the same car). We had to replace some parts on his with Bonneville as Catalina parts were rather scarce and that was back in the late 90s. Had a 400 small block that got passed around to 3 derby cars after our dad hit the 2nd deer with it. Sold it after the 3rd derby and it still pulled the truck and trailer that came to tow it away, (It got hung up on the trailer and they tried to back it off and try again)
