Mid 90's to early 2000's you could buy running 68-72 Chevelle Malibus and 318 Darts. Duster etc for $3,500 here easy. I know cuz I did it along with many other people. These were not 454 SS 4-speed cars, but just average stuff with 350's ect. Today those same type of cars, cars that are not perfect, but 10 foot drivers are very hard to locate. Many old cars I see for sale are either heaps of poo, or already fixed up and large $$$. A kid wanting something old, cool, and affordable has their work cut out.