I'm looking at getting a second hand mig welder. I'm a complete beginner and would like some advice as to good brands etc...

Just for use on steel, my dad has a rusty land rover and quite fancy an old ford to play with Obviously I need to get practised first.

From reading and talking to folks I get the impression that 180 amps with a good duty cycle is a benchmark for hobby/amateur use.

Any recommendations for or against particular brands or models?

Cheers