I am pretty sure you cannot tell it is a GT from the VIN or data tag. That can only be determined if you decode the buck tag or get a Marti Rreport.

You are in for a fight if there is no title. There is another thread on here about a missing title in Virgina. That poster is having a hell of a time getting a clear title which is the only way you can get it registered. If you can find out who the current title holder is from the DMV, PO, or a title company, you can get them to file a transfer. If you cannot find that information, you can try to file a missing title application but you may never get it approved. This car may not be good for anything but a race car that does not need to be registered if no clear title can be generated.

 

$7500, which I think is too high. I thought, if it looks good in person with not much rust other than surface, $5000.

 

I would buy it for 7k ish. I'm not an expert but I do browse Ebay a lot to look for parts, parts cars and another car (for my wife, 67-70 convertible, auto everything). That’s me though and my favorite car was/is 67/68 fastback, plus I can see a great future for that car.

Patience, time and money is all you need to get a classic car up, running and maintained. More patience and time if you are low on the money; Less patience and time if you’re young and willing to shell out money for your mistakes. Just know that that car could potentially still be in your garage two or three years down the road without one mile driven under its own power by you.

No title though? Unless you work for the DMV or like previous post, it’s going to be a race car, I wouldn’t mess with it.

Check to make sure door tag matches the tag under the hood on the fender, should be one on each side, a little cut out from the front quarter panels as they run up under the hood and meet with the inner engine bay wall.

 

well he can't sell a car if he doesnt have the titl;e (at least that's the way it works in europe). you buy it, fix it up, then someonce comes along with the title and takes it off you? I'd do my homework on that and if seller is serious he'll organise a new title or do it together with you, which probably involves going to the cops to check for stolen/salvage etc

 

If you can weld & do bodywork then restoring would probably be cheaper.
If not, then buying a restored car will probably be cheaper.
But doing work yourself is one of the most fun parts!
I bought a basketcase 1970 Fastback & have now realized that since I can't weld or do any bodywork I would be better off selling this one & buying one with a minimum or no rust.
Sheet metal work can get real expensive, real fast.
I can do interior, drivetrain, etc. I just need a solid body to start with. Anybody need a $1000 70 Fastback in NC???