valuation for classic american cars

choppermutt

Does anyone know of a good website for valuing classic american cars in particular old mustangs from end of 60's early 70's. Looking for a guideline on what you can expect to pay

Big Nasty

All depends on what you're looking for. You can pay anything from €5k to €500k and beyond depending on what you're looking for. Prices haven't gone down a whole lot in the states and when you include shipping costs and relevant charges you can find some better deals in the UK or even here, where prices have gone down a lot over the last couple of years. Lettuce know exactly what you're looking for and I'll point you in the right direction.

MercMad

Take a look at, or even talk to PaulK, http://welcome.to/classiccarsireland

choppermutt

I was looking at the flat faced Mustangs from the early 70's. I thought they were supposed to be cheaper than the 60s mustangs but from what I have seen on the web they are roughly the same value.......is this correct? If it is I might as well hold out a bit longer and buy a 60's model

Big Nasty

A flat faced Mustang? What's that? The Mustang came out half way through '64 with various different types of spec but can mainly be classed as being either a coupe or a fastback with the fastback being more desireable and hence more expensive. The second generation 'Stang came out in '74 as a response to the fuel crisis and regulations of the time and is not desireable at all. In fact if I was looking for a Mustang I would be searching for a '65 - '71 model, preferably fastback, but a coupe is less expensive and an easier find from this era. Post up examples of what you're looking for.

choppermutt

Something like this but in a hard top..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mustang-Right-hand-drive_W0QQitemZ110390031387QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item19b3c2341b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

I couldn't think of any other way to distinguish it from the late 60's model other than 'flat faced'. Is the money on this one what you would expect? For a good standard coupe of the same year what would you expect to pay?

choppermutt

I guess a Mustang Grande would be what I am looking at buying........If you could give a rough estimate of value on a good\average\bad one

PaulK_CCI

choppermutt wrote: »

I guess a Mustang Grande would be what I am looking at buying........If you could give a rough estimate of value on a good\average\bad one

Cheers for the good words MercMad

Basically you want a sub-10k Mustang

As the words always go, 'you get what you pay for', and this of course is true for Mustangs as well!!!
There is a huge difference as to what makes a good or a bad car, and also what you as a potential owner would consider acceptable or not acceptable. Only a personal chat as to what exactly you're after and what sort of standards you find important in a car, will determine the sort of budget that you can stick to.

First things first the 71-73 Mustang is indeed to 'cheapest' of the old style Mustang range (before the series II in 74). Sometimes refered to as the "Grande", with the more sought after examples (and therefore a LOT more expensive) 'Boss' and 'Mach1'. These cars come as a Coupe or Sportsroof (the old Fastback styling). Engine you can go as low as a Straight 6, and then you have the V8's with a 302 or 351. However, these cars would have had so may modifications over the years, you could literally find anything under the bonnet.

Pricewise, don't be fooled, as a good one will still fetch between 9 and 13k. Anything under 9k will be either a straight 6, or a car which will need TLC or restoration. It's up to you as a potential buyer as to how low you want to go, and as to what you are willing to put up with.

For only a couple of grand more, you could opt for a 65/66 Coupe, or 69/70 Coupe. Generally 67/68 Coupe's would be another grand over these.

But essentially it's down to the individual configuration of the car, current condition, history that goes with it, etc. that would define wether a car is worth what it's worth...

If you need specific details about the various models, and specific prices, or about specific cars available, feel free to give me a ring any time :-)

Big Nasty

Lettuce know your budget dude and I'll see what I can find. There's some seriously good deals to be had right now here and in the UK. US prices have not seemed to go down at all yet, and then you gotta factor in shipping costs, VAT, and the fact that you can't see before you buy unless you travel over. Not worth it unless you're looking at a top example. Also, if you're not familiar with working on this type of stuff you're better off going the extra mile and buying a finished example rather than buying something on the cheap and pumping twice as much in to it to perfect. These cars were built to go in a straight line and handle boats, plus the brakes tend to be poor. Many cars you'll find here or in the UK will have brake and suspension upgrades so you can drive with relative safety and enjoy your car better on our 'beautiful' roads. The difference is incomparible.

choppermutt

Ideally I would love a mid-60's coupe but I dont think my budget will stretch. Max would have to be 10k and it doesn't look like thats going to put me in the area for one of those - thats why I was looking at 70's models. Might wait a bit longer and see if prices drop a little.......

Big Nasty

Not to my taste at all but looks *pretty* clean:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mustang/200922192911183/advert?channel=CARS

Have you your heart set on a 'Stang or are you open to other possibilities? I've always wanted a 66-70 Fastback but couldn't afford one in the condition I wanted at the time. Other models, i.e. coupes or post '70 models never did it for me so I looked around for other stuff. Any interest in Trans Am's, Camaro's or 'Vette's? Well finished and speced models can be gotten for the budget you're talking.

choppermutt

Haven't really looked beyond Mustangs but I guess I might have to look at other muscle cars. So long as its a V8........I'll keep my eyes and ears open

Big Nasty

How about this? €8.5k

choppermutt

Pretty slick looking.......what year is it

Big Nasty

77, has been recently registered here. In very good condition. Seller is a decent and honest dude. If you're interested PM and I'll put you in touch with him.

Cheers!

unkel

MCMLXXV wrote: »

How about this? €8.5k

I like that! I'd take a Corvette over a Mustang any day tbh.

Any more info on the car? More pics?

Big Nasty

I think Chopper has first dibs but you can PM me if you're interested and I'll pass on your details. Don't want to be posting up the dudes personal info here (or start a bidding war!)

If ya wanna see more of the car it's in the 'Cars For Sale' section of americanmusclecarsireland.net - you'll have to join the forum to view I think, but if you like muscle cars you will enjoy. Check out the 'gallery' and 'events and shows' sections while you're at it. Some great pics there! Enjoy!