Where to buy a beater car?

I am not looking on Marketplace or Kijiji for private sales. I’ve attempted too many times now to coordinate with a seller and an accredited garage and it never works out. I know dealerships remove that hassle, but to the tune of thousands.

Where are all the old cars? I’m talking about a decade old with good interior and frame but have body damage.

I know it’s eccentric to be a 40yo female and still love driving beaters, but a lot can be said for them - they don’t attract a thief’s attention, you don’t care about parking lot dings, and they’re paid for. If anyone has a line on some guy with a yard of ugly cars or when the auto auctions happen, could you please kindly drop me a comment?

Thanks!