I paid $1250 and drove it home 20 miles. Proceeded to put $2000 to make it safe. You could even trade the ford for an very good 67-72, but you need to know what you are looking for. amazing enough there are people out to make a buck. Attention to detail look over everything. To be quite honest if your're that young and going to school. Buy the year/model you like and store/work on it.