I learn something new every day.
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you could always turn it into a desk.
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Fastbacks have value.
“Ready for paint”, engine not installed, as-is $49,000.
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And you are wrong again .
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Depends on the def’n of “old car”. That’s not what I think about as an “old car”. It may well be very close to being fully restored, interior perfect, just needing the engine installed, and a paint job to complete. With no rust or structural problems, not gonna be a huge expense. Whether that car is worth $49 k in that condition, it hasn’t sold yet, just speculation.
that is a one of a kind 1967 mustang…it says front wheel drive…LOL
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The ad is ridiculous, $5000 for a fastback roof. Shell only, no title, front end rusted off, no floors.
That price is nuts for a non-runner with a seized engine. Maybe it’s the one of a kind “front wheel drive…”
Here’s a nice runner that recently sold for $35k:
1968 Ford Mustang | eBay
That car is in Maryland, I wonder how many times the body has been patched. The description states the car needs rust repair, the frame channels are gone.
Ugh. That’s what I get for not looking through the whole ad.
I had a 1970 fastback, solid desert car. I sold it 30 years ago for $5000 when I was saving money to buy a house.
My 64 1/2 notchback was a rust bucket, but fun in high school.
Here are some nicer ones in the $28,000 - $45,000 range:
1966 Ford Mustang | eBay
1967 Ford Mustang | eBay
1966 Ford Mustang | eBay
1967 Ford Mustang | eBay
1967 Ford Mustang | eBay
If you want real values, Hagertys valuation tool for classic cars is the best reference. Asking price is usually greatly inflated. Sold price is all that matters.
Ford made lots of Mustangs so the parts market is good. Far fewer fastbacks…and buyers want fastbacks so their prices are higher.
Coupes are much cheaper. 6 cylinders knock a bunch off, too.
All new bodies are available for $20K or so. If you have a rusty coupe and want a fastback, buy a fastback body and swap parts over. It wont be original but many wont care. There have been solid coupes converted to fastbacks with repo sheetmetal.
The ones I listed were all at sold prices.
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Possible? Yes.
Worth it? No, from a purely financial perspective. If you want a cherry restored classic car, buy one someone’s already restored car. It’s cheaper. If you want your dad’s car, then that goes beyond economics and only you can determine if it’s worth it.
Add airbags? Nope. Airbags are calibrated for the car they’re in. No one’s designed an airbag system for a '68 Mustang, and no one will unless you bring probably millions to the table.
If you truly want a modern car that looks like a classic car what you really want to do is buy a modern car, then chop the body off and replace it with a (heavily modified) classic body. This can be done. Here’s an example:
Underneath that body is a mashup of a 2015 and a 2016 Cadillac ATS-V. They had to chop up both new cars, modify them extensively, then chop up the '48 Caddy body, modify it heavily, and then smoosh them together in a way that actually looked good.
They pulled it off, but it doubtless cost the GDP of a small country or three to do it. And I’m not convinced the airbags will function properly in a wreck, since they changed so much stuff on it. They may have even removed them - haven’t seen anyone say either way.
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You can build a 68 Mustang from scratch if you want.
https://www.powernationtv.com/episode/HP2009-15/mustang-track-car-motor
You can add an airbag but it might not do you much good. A modern seat belt and better seats would give you more safety for less money.
There are after market frame kits that you can add to your current unibody but you will need to do some welding.
If you try to put in a modern OHC V-8, it won’t fit between the shock towers so a frame mod would be needed. Almost all older OHV V-8’s will fit, a reman 302 would be a good choice. Add a TBI and headers and you will be in good shape.
BUT, before you do anything, have your vehicle appraised by a professional. This way, you will have a good idea of what your options will be and if there is any ROI (return on investment).
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If you are referring to the $49K car, I expect at that price the engine is ok, just not installed. Most prospective buyers would prefer the engine out until the paint job is complete.
Nope, read the ad. “The engine does not turn over, and will require a complete rebuild as well as the transmission.”
Good point. I didn’t read the ad.
Like @Mustangman said, asking price is just that, asking. The ones I posted, all fastbacks that were runners in decent shape, sold for less. For the kind of money they’re asking I’d have expected some high performance original equipment, not a plain jane V8 with an AT.