Reliable cheap car needed

Hi guys,
If you know of any decent second hand cars out there I'm chasing one for the eldest son who cooked the motor on his Nissan Patrol a couple of weeks ago (thats what happens when the welsch plug exits the block and you keep driving until steam comes out of the engine).
In his world he's chasing a 6 Cyl Falcon (Fairlane?) or Commodore (common moderators - remove that word) or a Ute.
In my world, as the financier of his 3rd car in less then 3 Years, I'm looking for something that is in good condition, reliable (that rules out an Escort) and comes with a Safety Cert. Budget up to $3,000 (maybe a bit more for the right car)
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Prefer something within 100km of the Sunshine Coast.
I can be contacted on 0404 890307 or via email wick31@bigpond.net.au
If you know of any decent second hand cars out there I'm chasing one for the eldest son who cooked the motor on his Nissan Patrol a couple of weeks ago (thats what happens when the welsch plug exits the block and you keep driving until steam comes out of the engine).
In his world he's chasing a 6 Cyl Falcon (Fairlane?) or Commodore (common moderators - remove that word) or a Ute.
In my world, as the financier of his 3rd car in less then 3 Years, I'm looking for something that is in good condition, reliable (that rules out an Escort) and comes with a Safety Cert. Budget up to $3,000 (maybe a bit more for the right car)

Prefer something within 100km of the Sunshine Coast.
I can be contacted on 0404 890307 or via email wick31@bigpond.net.au