michaelgrey

Hi guys,

Ever since I was a kid, and before I have ever seen Gone in sixty seconds, I dreamed of having a 1967 Mustang Fastback. Not the Eleanor version, but a classic in raven black with the deluxe brushed aluminium interior. Originally, this was the sole reason I started my business in the first place.

I was born and raised in Belgium, Europe, and live part-time in Oslo, Norway. As Europeans aren’t exactly spoilt for choice when it comes to these cars, I would prefer taking my time to purchase one in the US and export it.

Only thing is, I have zero experience with working on cars. Is a mechanic-course (night classes) a good start? I’m a quick learner and I’ve been told these cars are pretty straightforward to deal with mechanically. I want to be able to do basic maintenance and be able to get the car running again if it ever leaves me stranded on the side of the road. Major repairs can be done by a local, very affordable Ford dealer who has two Mustangs himself.

I am looking for a restored car in great condition, with a C or A-code engine. Car has to be raven black with black interior and the deluxe interior.
I am not looking for a matching-numbers car, but I don’t want a college beater either. It should be a (near) original car, on which I want to put only a few reversible upgrades (handling/fuel economy). I want the car to retain its value, if this makes sense to you. This car will be driven regularly but not daily.

Where do I find such a car?

Any recommendations? I am expecting a $30-35k price tag, is this reasonable or over the top? What Perhaps it’s just me, but I feel more confident buying from a reputable dealer than from a private individual- even though I realise this comes at a premium. Is myrod.com any good? Any others?

Oh, and any Norwegians on here?

Thanks a lot,

Michael

88 orangepeel notch

Well, welcome to the site. I can't help much on the purchasing part of your question, but as for mechanical maintenance, what I've done whenever I get stuck on a car project, big or small, is to Google it or look on Youtube. I've always been able to find a forum with the answer or a step by step video of what I'm working on. It's helped me alot in finishing automotive projects.

Good luck on your search thou, should be fun.

Neko

Welcome to the forum from the South

2005Redfire6

Welcome

michaelgrey

Oh hi there!

I guess that depends on when you ask, unfortunately I'm currently in rainy Belgium

Jarrod@latemodel

Welcome to the forums!

Neko

In which case: Hi from the north (where it's dry) :lol:

96t-bird

Welcome. Good luck in your search.

michaelgrey

How do people on here find their Mustang?

Any other recommended websites beside eBay or Autotrader Classics?

Are there any recommended dealers, or is buying from a private party with a proper PPI more advisable?

05 Mustang

welcome & good luck!