There are somethings that don’t need to be expensive to enjoy. There are so many fabulous rides out there with their own beauty behind the wheel. Their own experience, and the fact they are still fairly cheap while being rarer on the road only makes them more fun to drive, and talk to people about at shows. Lets look at some non-heroes the cars that bring a sense of special, hidden gems right out in the open Craigslist.

The base model stick versions of classic rally cars. Neat looking fun to drive and most importantly cheap to own. Keep them stock or build them up your gonna have a great time. Lets start with the Fifth Gen Toyota Celica. Pop up headlights smooth body work a hatch back version with a 5-speed can be had for $2000 what a deal. Did I mention it had pop up headlights, also the dash board wraps around the driver.

Now lets talk about a car I love but most people don’t notice, a fourth gen Mitsubishi Mirage 4dr with a stick. Im talking cheap slow car. But it is the same body on the old Evo III’s. Again cheap around $1000 dollars but you can enjoy the drive and modify it and just enjoy the rally look.

Last one I promise tonight, but it floats around everywhere and could be way cooler. Older Ford Escort hatchbacks. America got some pretty boring ones but make it look like a Cosworth edition and blow people away. Again super cheap and not fast but fun and could be tuned. Slap down $1000 dollars and clean one up.

Now Im not saying these are out here to destroy other cars, these are cars you can love the looks of enjoy a drive tune up a bit and enjoy for your self. Sometimes you need something more you and more fun. These are cars for a poor mans habit that will grant you some respect at the show. Different and fun.