When it comes to cars and driving, each of us dream differently. For some, bliss is a winding mountain road and an agile sports car, while for others it’s a plush, family-sized station wagon and a stretch of open road. For those who like to compete, it may involve a drag strip and something V-8 powered, or even a cone-filled parking lot in a light car with a stiff suspension.

Naysayers will say dreams like this are often priced beyond the means of the frugal hobbyist, but this edition of the $5,000 Challenge hopes to prove otherwise. Sports cars? Check. Muscle car? Check. Land yacht? Check. All priced below the $5,000 limit? Check again, which means that with a bit of planning and budgeting, all reside in the realm of the attainable.

A '72 Midget, '86 Mustang and '71 Super Bee, all up for a grabs under $5k.