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  • 68 Stang, what do you think?

    I'm thinking about buying this and selling my 91. 68 Fastback, 302/auto , perfect body, needs a full resto front to back. $9k. I've always wanted an older Mustang but the prices are just outragious now. This might be the last chance at buying one while I can still afford it. I like my 91, but I don't drive it and there are still reasonably priced low mileage Fox bodies still out there. I'm just worried I'd overrestore it, putting more in than it's worth. (I'd like to do an Eleanor) So, push me over the top, should I go for it?



  • #2
    Go for it!

    I love these fastback body styles even though I'm a Chevy guy...

    (Put a big block Chevy engine in it and have the best of both worlds)
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    • #3
      Looks like it might be a good project... If you are going to be doing a "Eleanor", thats the way to go(drool)! Good luck let us know what you end up doing.
      Brandon

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      • #4
        BUY IT those fastbacks keep going up in price

        Rides 1967 mustang fastback 429 4 speed
        1999 Dodge Dakota 5.2
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        • #5
          Buy it but don't you Elenor it!! Be orginal, make bad 2 D Bone!!
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          • #6
            Ohhh Nice!!!! Definitely Buy It!

            Not sure if you've taken on a project like this already, but read this article--it's an old friend who documented his journey of buying a 69 Dodge Charger and restoring it over the years (his first time). Its going to be one of my next buffouts.



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            • #7
              I'd say buy it! And I'm into late model cars! I'm with Shine on making it baaaad (supercharger out the top and hydros anyone?).

              Seriously though, if the motor isn't too bad and the chassis hasn't corroded away it'd be a good investment. Too many classics are being moved to the trash heap these days.
              Gil A. Castillo

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              • #8
                Here's the latest value on that ride:
                1968 FORD/MUSTANG MUSTANG 2D FASTBACK
                Fair $7,800
                Good $14,000
                Excellent $27,000
                Show $32,000

                So with a restore, it would be quite a while before you put more money in it than it is worth (unless doing a frame off resto). Mustang parts are fairly inexpensive. You can put a whole new interior in it for ~$700.

                Looks like it is worth the money and as has been mentioned already; the classics are harded to find these days.
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                My ride: 1971 Chevelle Malibu
                Wife's ride: 2001 Buick Century

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                • #9
                  Well this doesn't look good. I was given an absolutly not from my parents. Unfortunatly I still live at home because I'm saving up for a house. I was restoring a 240Z a few year ago and all they remember is parts all over. It turned out to be a rot box so it's in the junk yard. They could care less about cars so it means nothing to them. I'm still not going to give up on it.....got some phone calls to make to people with garage space.

                  I still would like a classic Mustang regardless if it's this one or not. My business is growing pretty fast so in 6 months I'd be in a position to buy another Mustang as well as keep my 91.

                  BTW, after pricing out a "true" Eleanore I don't think I'd be doing that. It's up around $15k just for parts!

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                  • #10
                    Well I buffed the paint out today for it to go on ebay. This thing was HAMMERED. #84/#80 x2 did wonders for it. It's hard to see it go, but I think I'm better off buying a restored one than doing it myself. Hopefully someone doesn't ruin it by turning it into a drag car.

                    Check it out now- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2509%26fvi%3D1
                    Looks like I missed some spots on the trunk....it was done in a dark garage.
                    Preview-

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                    • #11
                      20 bids and still 6 days togo, I think your buff job really helped...

                      BTW, the leather seat covers alone for my 82 vette are $750.00, stangs are cheap.
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                      • #12
                        22 bids $11,800

                        already got 2800 over the 9k from your buff out

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                        • #13
                          Ok now I'm wishing I bought it and resold it....... Keep in mind, this thing still needs a TOTAL restoration.

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