Buyer’s Guides
Best Project Cars for Beginners (and What They Cost in 2026)
The best first project cars for beginners: cheap to buy, easy to wrench on and backed by huge parts support. Real 2026 prices included.
Home / Section
What to buy, what to avoid and what to pay.
The best first project cars for beginners: cheap to buy, easy to wrench on and backed by huge parts support. Real 2026 prices included.
Pop-ups or a stiffer chassis? We compare the NA and NB Mazda Miata on engines, handling, rust, problems and what they actually cost in 2026.
AP1 or AP2? We break down the engines, handling, year-by-year changes, common problems and what Honda S2000s actually sell for right now.