1965 mustang. buying help
05-04-2009, 04:46 PM
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1965 mustang. buying help
so theres a 1965 mustang in off white with black leather interior for sale nearby, but i dont know much about old cars.
its selling for $15000 or best offer.. theres alotta info, some of which i dont really know what it means.
289 v8 w/ 4 barrell carb
rebuilt engine and transmission (with less than 1000 miles on it)
comes with new wolf cover
ps/pb/ac/at
if someone could explain everything minus the rebuilt engine and tranny that'd be awesome. and also: is it worth it?/is there anything i really should know about owning an old stang or any old car in general?
i really appreciate any help
its selling for $15000 or best offer.. theres alotta info, some of which i dont really know what it means.
289 v8 w/ 4 barrell carb
rebuilt engine and transmission (with less than 1000 miles on it)
comes with new wolf cover
ps/pb/ac/at
if someone could explain everything minus the rebuilt engine and tranny that'd be awesome. and also: is it worth it?/is there anything i really should know about owning an old stang or any old car in general?
i really appreciate any help
05-04-2009, 05:08 PM
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Location: Baltimore MD
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What are your reasons for wanting the car?
Do you want an "old" car
Do you want an old Mustang
Do you want/ need a daily driver or something to cruise in on the weekends
A 42 year old car will break down. Are you ready for the time, expen$e, frustration and inconvenience of this?
In this economy cars are not selling for what they did a few years ago and 15k seems steep for a coupe (not that I am a expert on prices).
What to look out for: Rust you can see, rust you can't see, rust that has been badly repaired. Pour a few gallons of water in the cowl and see if it comes out on the front seat floorboards.
Spent the money to have a professional appraiser or inspector look it over. Find someone reputable, you hear horror stories of people being ripped off because they hired a lousy inspector.
Post what city you are in and what city the car is in. Chances are someone one on this forum lives nearby and would be willing to look at the car with you.
These cars are a blast to own and sometimes even fun and enjoyable. Just be sure you get what you are paying for and you know in advance what you are getting into.
Good Luck
Do you want an "old" car
Do you want an old Mustang
Do you want/ need a daily driver or something to cruise in on the weekends
A 42 year old car will break down. Are you ready for the time, expen$e, frustration and inconvenience of this?
In this economy cars are not selling for what they did a few years ago and 15k seems steep for a coupe (not that I am a expert on prices).
What to look out for: Rust you can see, rust you can't see, rust that has been badly repaired. Pour a few gallons of water in the cowl and see if it comes out on the front seat floorboards.
Spent the money to have a professional appraiser or inspector look it over. Find someone reputable, you hear horror stories of people being ripped off because they hired a lousy inspector.
Post what city you are in and what city the car is in. Chances are someone one on this forum lives nearby and would be willing to look at the car with you.
These cars are a blast to own and sometimes even fun and enjoyable. Just be sure you get what you are paying for and you know in advance what you are getting into.
Good Luck
Last edited by ThanksDad; 05-04-2009 at 05:18 PM.
05-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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05-04-2009, 05:21 PM
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Means the engine, transmission, rear are all the original factory installed units. This is determined by serial numbers but I don't think our cars had the markings to be able to be "matching numbers". Again someone else will need to verify whether I am correct on this or not.
05-04-2009, 06:33 PM
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Means the engine, transmission, rear are all the original factory installed units. This is determined by serial numbers but I don't think our cars had the markings to be able to be "matching numbers". Again someone else will need to verify whether I am correct on this or not.