67 Barracuda
I would shop around unless you have experience and a passion for bodywork.
Try finding a car with minimal bodywork necessary from the north west or southwest or canada with this:
http://www.my-craigs-finder.com/
eBay or other websites and posting what you are searching for.
Body work costs are astronomical in today's market. I could be wrong, but I would appreciate a more knowledgable member showing me a better way.
The market for cheap cars has just started and continues through February, in the summer most of the prices Are much higher.
Good luck and keep us up to date.
-pictures of the potential buy would arouse many more opinions.