whtnblk.GT

Hey fellas. Need your expert opinions...

I have two 1973 Mustangs - 1 Fastback and 1 Coupe. I originally bought the Fastback to fix up and it came with a cool story (was on a TV show). It is currently in primer state but I'm afraid I'm going to find more rust issues behind it once I sand it all down . It has 351 Cleveland and C6 Auto Trans. I've already poured ~$10K into this Fastback including the car (mainly engine and mechanical work). Bought the coupe as a parts car but the irony is that it's actually in a lot better shape than the Fastback is in. Right now, I am currently selling both of them... but I'm having second thoughts. My goal as of now is to make money out of it or at least break-even. Reason for having second thoughts is that since the coupe is in really good condition, would I have a better chance at getting my money back by building it and sell it? Of course will be using the parts from the Fastback that has been done instead of buying new parts.

What do you guys think?

Pics - will post more pictures later of the Coupe.

racer_dave

Without seeing the actual rust/damage it's hard to say. Even a so/so fastback will probably outsell a nice coupe.

barnett468

unfortunately even though you have 10k in the fb it is only worth around 4 - 5k.

musnicki

72-73 Fastbacks....I kinda like them. But yeah, they're not worth that much.

whtnblk.GT

I will take pictures of the actual rust this weekend. The rust issue wouldn't be a problem for a welder, but I am not a welder. I'm more of a paint body & electronic type of a guy. It's probably a good idea for me to sell everything... check your pm.

whtnblk.GT

Updated with more pictures of the coupe. Check out first post. Will get pictures of the Fastback rust.

barnett468

well unfortunately if the fb has only a little rust it will still be bear impossible to sell foir more than 5k in any of the southwest states.

whtnblk.GT

What if I have her all fixed up and rust-free, how much would I be looking at to sell?

barnett468

well if its registered and the body is perfectly straight and the paint does not look like a one day paint job, then my guess is around 10k but it will still be a slow mover.

craigslist and ebay are good places to try to sell it.

if your in the valley you can take it to mckellips just east of scottsdale road to the classic car dealer there and let them try to sell it.

whtnblk.GT

Gotcha. Would I be better off recouping most of my money by parting it off on both mustangs?