Mustang Purist
02-10-2011, 07:18 AM
#11
6th Gear Member
If modding your car with non-OE parts is a concern to you, then have at it with Ford parts. You won't have the selection to choose from but if that floats your boat, that's all that matters.
02-10-2011, 07:53 AM
#12
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,498
My Uncle has an all original 64 1/2 with the 200 straight six in it, even has the Original Mustang Hub Caps, I think that is called being a Mustang Purist. So just because it does not have a V8 does not make it any less of a Mustang.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
I think you need a hug. :-)
02-10-2011, 08:52 AM
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 953
My Uncle has an all original 64 1/2 with the 200 straight six in it, even has the Original Mustang Hub Caps, I think that is called being a Mustang Purist. So just because it does not have a V8 does not make it any less of a Mustang.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
Oh really?
02-10-2011, 09:20 AM
#16
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
Posts: 6,409
Let's drop the V6 Vs GT debate, 'cause we all know it gets no where except a locked thread.
As far as modding or keeping the car "pure" I vote enjoy it while you can. It is possible if you keep your car in pristine condition in the garage with very few miles that it might be worth something someday.....but really, look at ALL the FUN you would have missed out on! Enjoy the car because we may not have that luxury in the future.
As far as modding or keeping the car "pure" I vote enjoy it while you can. It is possible if you keep your car in pristine condition in the garage with very few miles that it might be worth something someday.....but really, look at ALL the FUN you would have missed out on! Enjoy the car because we may not have that luxury in the future.
02-10-2011, 09:25 AM
#17
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Woodbridge, VA
Posts: 3,411
My Uncle has an all original 64 1/2 with the 200 straight six in it, even has the Original Mustang Hub Caps, I think that is called being a Mustang Purist. So just because it does not have a V8 does not make it any less of a Mustang.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
You guys with your BIG BAD V8's need to get off of your high horse, if not for the V6 Mustang there would not be an affordable V8 Mustang.
Is my V6 Mustang going to be worth more left stock, probably not, but neither is your GT. Reason being, straight from Ford you have 2 Engine choices and 2 transmission choices, the older High dollar cars were the unique ones, there is nothing more unique about your GT than my V6.
I have to agree with this. There are so many current V8 GT's running around, that the GT will not be much more valueble than a 6 in the future.
And yes, I believe that ANY Mustang 40 years from now will be considered a classic. How many 40 year old cars do you see rolling around these days? Not many.
02-10-2011, 09:38 AM
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TN
Posts: 671
This reminds me of when Harley came out with the 100th anniversary edition in 2003. They were supposed to be mega collectors items. Then Harley got greedy and made too many. Nothing at all special about them. They can be had used for the same price as any other used Harley. I've had 3 Harleys myself in the past 10 years. When I bought my first Harley in 2000 I was on a wait list for 6 months. Now you can buy them off the showroom floor most likely in the color you want readily available. The exclusivity of it all is gone. Anybody that can afford it can have a Harley these days.
IMO, the key to being a valued collectors item in the future is limited production combined with a unique style that everyone loved at the time. Nothing has yet to rival 50's 60's and early 70's as anything collectible in the auto industry. I'm sure everyones opinion varies on this. As much as I LOVE my S197 retro look it can never rival the original.
IMO, the key to being a valued collectors item in the future is limited production combined with a unique style that everyone loved at the time. Nothing has yet to rival 50's 60's and early 70's as anything collectible in the auto industry. I'm sure everyones opinion varies on this. As much as I LOVE my S197 retro look it can never rival the original.
02-10-2011, 09:43 AM
#19
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CT
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Do you REALLY believe that our S197's will become a classic? Sure, it will be nice to see an S197 in excellent shape in 2050 but a classic? I think this lends credence to "love is blind". I'm infatuated with my GT (as is my g/f with her Pony) but neither of us believe it'll become a classic.
If modding your car with non-OE parts is a concern to you, then have at it with Ford parts. You won't have the selection to choose from but if that floats your boat, that's all that matters.
If modding your car with non-OE parts is a concern to you, then have at it with Ford parts. You won't have the selection to choose from but if that floats your boat, that's all that matters.
02-10-2011, 10:00 AM
#20
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Cumming, GA
Posts: 2,460
When it comes to modding ... I like to upgrade my Mustang and keep it factory looking or looking like something that the factory should have done ...
My biggest mod was the Shaker hood which is now a SuperShaker. Shaker is Ford History so that is good.
Lambo Doors, Big Wings, etc ... are not my cup of tea .. and not something the factory would have done ...
Even my 1971 Maverick Grabber I kept looking factory stock ... but instead of a Lo-Po 2V 302 / 3-speed tranny which is all that was offered ... I swapped in a 4V 5.0 with a 4-speed Toploader. It looks factory original ... but made the car more of a muscle/pony car like Ford should have done.
My biggest mod was the Shaker hood which is now a SuperShaker. Shaker is Ford History so that is good.
Lambo Doors, Big Wings, etc ... are not my cup of tea .. and not something the factory would have done ...
Even my 1971 Maverick Grabber I kept looking factory stock ... but instead of a Lo-Po 2V 302 / 3-speed tranny which is all that was offered ... I swapped in a 4V 5.0 with a 4-speed Toploader. It looks factory original ... but made the car more of a muscle/pony car like Ford should have done.