Donor for simplicity...

[veezee]

I'm looking to (possibly) start on a build over the coming summer, as I've now no longer got college to concern me and thus need to begin my search for a good donor.

My mechanical experience is minimal, although I do pick up how to do things very easily - and I still need to arrange garage space at the moment. I'm only 18 :P

For my first build, I'd love to jump straight in with something immensely powerful - frankensteining a car like this: CLICK

But, realistically I'll have to K.I.S.S. So, what car do you recommend for a first time dismantlation and rebuild? There are plenty of places to rent equipment within 20 minutes of me so tooling should be ok, though I'm well aware I'm going to be stretched financially.

I've also got a library of car repair, modification, restoration and building at my disposal, so I should be fine with a simple project.

I'm going to guess that a Sierra would be your first answer - if so, what years and what model (ie. Engine/Spec). Same applies for other suggestions.

Thanks for reading, look forward to your knowledgeable replies.


Oh, on a side note, does anyone hail from SE London/Kent? Seven style cars are few and far between here - so I wonder.