11 Beautiful Classics From The ’60s That Are Now Dirt Cheap
The 1960s gave us some of the most stylish and character-filled cars ever built. What’s even better? Many of these gems are now surprisingly affordable letting you drive classic cool without draining your wallet.
MG Midget
Oh, the MG Midget honestly, this one isn’t much bigger than the cup of coffee I’m holding. It’s tiny, silly, but so much fun to drive. It’s got this classic British roadster vibe, a top you can flip back, and, I mean, you’re close to the pavement, so everything feels fast. They’re usually about $5,000 in nice shape, which is wild.
Volvo Amazon (122S)
You want stylish and kinda tough? The Volvo Amazon is like the secret agent car for the sensible crowd. I mean, it’s boxy but kinda elegant at the same time. They run forever sometimes feels like even the rust gives up. You’ll find decent ones under $10,000 and, not gonna lie, they’ve got a charm that modern Volvos never really matched.
Triumph Herald
So this is the one with the little fins and, uhm, a bonnet that flips forward so you can practically crawl inside the engine bay. It’s one of the easiest classics to work on I swear, mechanics love seeing these come in. You’ve got convertibles and coupes, but still, most go for $4,500–$6,000 depending on shape, and that’s dirt cheap for old British metal.
Rover P6
Not gonna lie, the Rover P6 just looks more expensive than it is. It’s got this executive, kind of secret agent thing happening very Bond but, uhm, if Bond was on a budget. Clever design, comfy seats, and I’ve seen clean running examples for $3,000–5,000, which is honestly wild for what you get.
MG B GT
Alright, if you’ve ever wanted to park something that makes you feel a little posh but, like, still cheap grab an MG B GT. It’s the fixed-roof version of the classic roadster, looks amazing from any angle, pop the hatch and pack your stuff, and you’ll turn heads at $8,000-$12,000
Ford Corsair
This one kinda flies under the radar. The Ford Corsair isn’t loud or flashy, but I swear, the lines grow on you it looks sharp in photos, a little strange in person… but, I mean, you’ll be the only one at Cars & Coffee with one. They usually go for $3,000–$5,500, which is silly cheap for a real ’60s Ford.
Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth Valiant’s got that American “not quite muscle” look, but runs forever and parts are stupid-easy to get. You see these at classic auctions sometimes selling for $7,000 or so, and, uhm, honestly, for the price, it’s hard not to smile. Extra points if you find one with wild interior colors.
Volkswagen Beetle
So, the Beetle yeah, it’s not a wild or rare find, but if you’re after cheap, cheerful, and timeless, you can’t beat it. Feels quirky, easy to fix, and they’re everywhere from $4,000 for runners to maybe $10,000 for shiny restorations. A classic for folks who just want to run errands and wave at strangers.
Citroën 2CV
This is another “small and silly” legend. Citroën 2CV is light, slow, and kinda funny-looking, but I promise it’s happiest on a back road with the roof rolled back. They go for $8,000 on a good day. Sure, it’s not a muscle car, but sometimes you just wanna cruise and smile.
Austin-Healey Sprite
Little Frogeye Sprite if you ever want a car that legit looks like it’s smiling at you, this is it. Like, headlights pop out, and you can’t help but laugh. Stripped-down, a joy to putter around in, and yes, you’ll find decent ones for $7,500 to $12,000 depending on condition.
Chevrolet Corvair
So yeah, the Corvair isn’t exactly loved by, uh, safety advocates, but for a rear-engine American classic, it’s silly-good value. Convertible, coupe, odd little vans, they all go for crazy low prices $6,000, maybe $9,000 for something shiny, and, not gonna lie, the weird
