What car deal did you get back in the day?

I was working doing siding at a townhouse complex, and there was an old Ford van in the way of doing some work. The kid who owned it came out to move it, and told me he didn’t want it anymore and was looking for someone to take it, as it was parked in an unauthorized spot. He told me I could have it, but he just bought a new battery for it and wanted $35 for the battery. I gave him the $35, and drove that van for about 2 years before I gave it to a buddy of mine who needed a vehicle to get back and forth to work. Best $35 I ever spent!