Hey all, I'm new obviously. I made this post originally in the welcome forum, but then I found this more appropriate sub-forum.

I'm going to be moving out to California in a couple of months and I hear classic mustangs are a dime a dozen. I never have been a super Mustang enthusiast, but sure wouldn't mind owning one.

My questions are fairly general. I've looked at images and like all of the coupes and the convertables, but especially the fastbacks from the classic years. What kind of prices can I expect to pay for one in ...I don't know "good" condition that will last me a long time? Are fastbacks much more expensive than coupes and convertables?

 

Fastbacks and convertibles are more expensive than the coupes, but none of them are not a dime a dozen for the rust free models. You can expect to pay between 20 and 30 K for a rust free and well maintained fastback or convertible. New GT's can be bought for a cheaper price than a good classic. So, don't believe everything you hear.

 

you can still find the 71-73 mustangs for a decent price but if you go 64-70 expect to pay a good amount for a nice car.

 

It depends what you're looking for. If you want all-original or totally restored to look all-orginal, it's going to cost you. The fastbacks are more than coupes. I own a 65 coupe in very nice condition, but it's not all-original (motor is a 302). It's very clean inside and out (zero rust), but it's a driver, not a show car. I paid less than $10k for it five years ago. It's probably worth in the neighborhood of $12-15K now -- to the right buyer.

I live in Florida and I see a lot of 65-67 coupes around -- not nearly as many fastbacks. As far as classic cars go, I would say that Mustangs are the most common. Don't let anyone fool you, there are still plenty of old Mustangs out there. But that's good, because it helps you find parts, and there are plenty of shops that cater to old Mustangs. Now if you're looking for a Mach 1 or Boss, expect to make a serious investment -- those are expensive collectibles. But a drivable, fun, good-looking "regular production" Mustang won't break your bank.

Check collectorcartraderonline.com to see what people are asking.

Hope that helps a little.

Eric

 

get one there before you leave, coupes are way easier to find and way cheaper, but also, people go crazy over a california mustang mainly for the fact they are rust free. so get one there and then leave california.

 

I heard it mostly from a friend that went out there in the early 90's and bought one at what he described "a mustang junkyard where all they sell are mustangs". I forget the specific year and model, but he was very happy with it.

Looking at prices, I've noticed the price differences between them too. Although they don't seem to be "outrageous". I'm looking to probably spend about 8,500-9,000 USD max and a lot of them fit that range.



I'll keep that in mind. I kind of like the look of the 71-74 models anyway.



Extremely helpful. I checked out a lot of the prices there and found some good stuff. They are kind of what I expected.

I'm not looking for a show car either just something that is fun to drive and to be quite honest, looks cool.



Yeah, that's what I've heard. If you read my response to Soaring, you'll see I mentioned something about a "Mustang Junkyard" or something similar. My friend forgets the name of it, but says it's right out side of LA. Do you have any idea what he's talking about?


EDIT: Not to be an image thief, but I found this picture... ...in the signature of a member with the handle "ideal_mustangs" of his/her 68 fastback. The "look" of this car is exactly what I'm looking for.