new guy considering buying a 65 valiant

Oi, 2500 for THAT? I would offer $600...Perhaps I am spoiled with a large metropolitan car pool to choose from.

$2500 is def too much for that car. Just trying to illustrate the point that somewhat "rust free" cars can still be found. There probably a dime-a-dozen where you are. Seems they always pop up on CL in Southern Cal or in the northwest. Those early As must have been super popular in that part of the country when they came out.