ford mustang fastback

mcc85

hi there, i was thinking of buying an out of shape mustang fastback 66-69 that i would gradually retsore, ive searched the web and came across plenty of ones for sale but im looking for an old cheap thing that i could almost start from scratch with, could anyone point me in a direction to get started? any for sale in ireland or uk

Tomebagel

these 2 beauts

http://pistonheads.com/sales/963328.htm
http://pistonheads.com/sales/940012.htm

theyre in england.

Big Nasty

Needs very careful consideration dude.

Firstly what's your interest - driving or restoring? I.e: if you just want a 'Stang to drive, go to shows in etc then there are some really good deals to be had out there right now. If you are more interested in restoring that's a different gig but beware that you will likely spent 2-3 times the original price of the car on a good resto.

I don't know how experienced you are in this league but here's some basic info for you:

Avg cost to buy resto project coupe in need of pretty serious work: €5k
Avg cost to restore same: €10k
Total cost: €15k
Avg cost to buy pretty good finished coupe: €10k
Savings: €5k

Avg cost to buy resto project F/B in need of pretty serious work: €12k
Avg cost to restore same: €15k
Total cost: €28k
Avg cost to buy pretty good finished F/B: €20k
Savings: €8k

In fact I know of an absolute MINTER of a '69 Mach1 F/B that is totally immaculate with brand new interior that will go for less than €25k. Easily worth €30k in better climes so PM if interested and I will put you in touch with owner. This particular car is turnkey and perfect in every way.

Best of luck with your project dude!

Big Nasty

Tom, don't mean to offend but:

The first one looks pretty good but I know someone that went to take a look at this car and it is in a pretty bad way and still expensive for its condition.

As for the second one, CAN OF WORMS!!! (Never mind the fact that it is a V6 and doesn't belong anywhere near a F/B of any discription!)

Tomebagel

hes looking for an out of shape mustang so they fit the description,
and youd be looking to pick up a fastback for anywhere near 20k here or in england

Big Nasty

Tomebagel wrote: »

hes looking for an out of shape mustang so they fit the description,
and youd be looking to pick up a fastback for anywhere near 20k here or in england

There's Fastbacks and then there's Fastbacks Tom - all depends on the condition. A serious minter for €25k is a great price. I'm talking ground up 'nut and bolt' resto with not the slightest bit out of place. As for the project, it depends on the OP's needs - if he's more in to restoring than driving let him at it. If not it will cost him considerably less to buy a finished project. The choice is his own. I don't have any idea of his level of experience hence the base nature of my post.

Here's my idea of MINT:
(If you can find anything like this for ,€20k please let me know!)





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S.I.R

mcc85 wrote: »

hi there, i was thinking of buying an out of shape mustang fastback 66-69 that i would gradually retsore, ive searched the web and came across plenty of ones for sale but im looking for an old cheap thing that i could almost start from scratch with, could anyone point me in a direction to get started? any for sale in ireland or uk

i seen a black on in donnybrook in D4...


Black is ONLY color you should get it in

mustang68

mcc85 wrote: »

hi there, i was thinking of buying an out of shape mustang fastback 66-69 that i would gradually retsore

<old man hat>
I have a 68 coupe, I bought it in very good condition, no major problems at all. Last night i was doing a rough calculation in my head and was horrified, I've spent 8000+ on it in about four years, not including running costs. Last month I discovered my springs were dead, that will be another 600 please
</old man hat>

I would hate to think how much it would have cost had I bought a rough car needing work. For every extra euro you'll spend on a car buying it you'll save about two in the long run. Don't buy a car to restore if it's your first classic.