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Old 12-17-2011, 06:07 PM   #29 (permalink)
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I'd go for the one that will always have parts support. That means probably something with a small block Chevy engine, or air-cooled VW.
I didn't think of parts for the diesel. A VW bug still has the subculture to keep it going forever. You can buy gorgeous chromed drop-in engines :

Mofoco TurnKey Volkswagen Engines

I guess the same would be true of the Chevy engine. I'd probably feel safer in a Detroit-steel Nova if I have to grow old with it.

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