The Top 20 Cars For A Budget Restomod

August 26, 2017

Pontiac Ventura

If you’re looking for a restomod that you aren’t likely to see everywhere else, you could do a lot worse than the Pontiac Ventura. Or, to put it more precisely, the Pontiac Ventura II. Produced from 1971-77, the Ventura came in two flavors, coupe and sedan, and several engine sizes – a 250ci V6 was the base motor, with 305, 307, and 350 V8s also available, with the latter only available on the GTO, produced from 1974-75. If you’re looking for a cheap price, you won’t want the GTO, but you should be able to find a ’72 Ventura II for about $7000.

Most parts won’t be a huge deal to find replacements for: a lot of the parts between X-body cars (Ventura, Chevy Nova, Olds Omega) are interchangeable, giving you access to a wealth of parts from the off. Finding a Ventura will actually prove quite a bit more difficult than getting a lot of the parts for any refurbs: only 350,000 were made over their run, so be prepared to travel.

Battle of the Pony Cars: Camaro vs. Mustang

October 29, 2025

The battle between the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro is the biggest, most lasting rivalry in American car history. These two cars didn’t just…
Read more
The RM32 Ford Fastback Mustang Build Breakdown

October 24, 2025

The Ford Mustang: Historic Start The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic muscle cars in American history, capturing the imagination of car enthusiasts…
Read more
6 Things to Consider: Keep Your Classic Muscle Car Original or RestoMod it?

October 15, 2025

When tackling the big question that has become a debate on the internet: Is it better to keep your classic muscle car original or turn…
Read more

Show more articles

Become a Car Club Member

Car Club Members Get Entries to Win, Discounts in our Shop, Discounts with our Preferred Partners and more!

Membership benefits

By joining the RestoMods Car Club Today, you will receive amazing perks plus 15 bonus entries into our sweepstakes for every month you are an active member

Auto Discounts:Curated Discounts From Your Favorite Parts Companies
Restomods Monthly:Monthly Magazine With The Latest Industry News
Classified Ads:Get Free Postings seen by 300,000 enthusiasts monthly
Car Show Tickets:Check out the biggest vintage car shows on us.
Exclusive Car Deals:First chance to purchase any prize cars not selected