You mentioned having $ 3750 to start out , do you mean that's the amount of money you have to buy the car or the amount of down payment to be used in purchasing a vehicle ? Either way , that's nowhere close enough to the amount needed to buy the 1967 Corvette ( or any similar vehicle ). In fact , at age 16 , that's probably what you'd be paying yearly for insuring such a car . I would trust Dad ( and Mom ) to help you make the right decision on what car to buy . It will be your first car but certainly not your last . The type of cars you desire will be available for you in the future when you are older and wiser . For now be happy to have any car and later after you have your education completed and have that good paying career , you can get the car of your dreams ! Good luck !