i got an old 1978 ford falcon XC station wagon, Got it for basically nothing, but extreemly easy to maintain, engine is as tough as rocks and never breaks down, (did catch on fire once though)
if you can find a older wagon, with 250crossflow all you will need to do spend 500-1100 getting it back up and running and youll be set for years to come.
I love my wagon,
Heres a pic

I have obviously spent alot of time and money on it since getting it, But she's lovely
these where taken before buffing and polishing