I got my first car!!

Well done - welcome to a world of expense and freedom! I thought my '02 plated car was old...

Still, with all the rust gone and the paint refreshed (or possibly done in a more modern colour scheme?) that'd look pretty timeless, I suspect.

I thought my mid 90s Toyota Seca was junk when I first started driving, especially after the engine died on me in the middle of a busy road, but this puts everything into perspective. I was a spoiled little shit to get that hand-me-down when I began. Like Phobus said though, if you get that somewhat fixed up and get a fresh coat of paint on there it will look like a cool classic.



I feel like this shade of blue for the body but keeping the accent color as white could look quite nice.

This is based on UK law, so it might not apply.

As a fully trained vehicle boy I recommend inspecting major structural parts and locations (such as the seams or various mounts for the engine/suspension) for rust/decay, I recommend going over the cosmetic exterior rust/paint to ensure none of it is sharp, check every light works independently to ensure functionality then activate them one by one all at once to ensure there is no short circuit or bad earth faults and finally ensure it has a catalytic converter on the exhaust. If an officer spots these issues you will be stopped and your vehicle inspected.

Oh and a big rule, your tyres must have over 1.6mm tread depth (across the central 3/4th of the surface) each, must not have any visible damages (blebs, bulges, feathering ect) and most importantly the tyres on the same axel must be of the same ply construction (radial tyres cannot be placed on the other side of cross tyres). Failure to comply with tyre law in the UK can net you up to £2000 in fines and six points on your license for EACH offending tyre, making it the best way to be instantly disqualified.

I'm sure that's the UK being strict but it wouldn't hurt to brush up on your area's road legality laws.

^{but I'm sure you'll be ok.}

VDRK_17, Give that bad boy a paint job and it would look pretty damn good.  

i plan on getting a paint job for it. just gotta save up for it . also, just found out the original AM radio still works XD. but looks aren't too important ATM, I just want something to drive that gives me a little bit of leg room. Plus, you can't beat $550!

40oz oh hell yeah. people are *always* cruising in old ass cars around here (most of them are really nice). and some of them come from those car restoration Television shows .

dn nope, I just like kuul carz yo