Probably 1,000,000 of these ports sorry in advance.

I'm looking to buy a '66 or '67 Mustang when I get out of Basic Training and AIT.

I would prefer a convertible but it depends on where I get stationed. I was wondering what are some things I should look for when buying one of these years and some of the differences in between the models.

 

67-71 all had big block options which make them worth more.With any older car look for rust and hack job repairs,Also if the car is a v8 but has 4 lug nuts on the wheels walk away.

 

take a flashlight and get a good look under the car. I got burned on my first classic car purchase because the underside was a complete mess. My second was much better, but it still had issues I did not catch because I did not look close enough with a flashlight. Don't assume a new paint job means everything else has been taken care of.

 

What kind of engine do you want? Something smaller like the inline 6 or small block v8 like a 289 or one of the big blocks?

When I was looking I always asked about titles first thing. Saved a lot of time. Seems like every other person had title issues.

 

Definitely take a good flash light. Or better yet - inspect the car during daylight hours. I've been guilty of purchasing without either... and paid for it dearly.

Also, you mentioned 66 or 67 mustangs. You might as well broaden your years from 65-68, since the 65-66 and 67-68 were almost identical in body style, respectively.

Take your time in your selection and get something you really like.

Good luck.

 

Or expand to 69 and buy mine, everything is for sale

seriously, price range is very important when finding something. I think we are in a buyers market right now. But, an owner, unless he in in need of $$ fast, will not reduce his price to someone saying the market won't bring the asking $$.

I have no plans on selling my resto. but if I do, it will be more or equal to what I paid for it unless I damage it.

Good luck. People always say it's only worth X but many of them paid more than X, always to mouth pricing that's not in line. Then in the end, it's how bad you want it and where you are located. In New England, you will pay 1 - 3k more than Mid west to Ca.

 

My advice is to know how much different features add value to the car. If you're looking for a V8 convertible in a restored condition, you're going to have a hard time finding one for under 15k.

Look around and really compare what's online. Understand how much air conditioning, different engines, and different body styles affect the value of the car, and try to understand how important these features are to you.

 

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I would like a v8 but I wouldn't have a problem with a v6 I don't think. I'm looking at spending 10-18k nothin to outrageous. The body style depends on where I get stationed. Anywhere worm most of the year I would like a convertible. I dot really care much cor options. I don't ever use my A/C now so it's not a top priority for me. I'm just looking for one that's not going to need a lot of manor work for a little while and no rust is a big thing for me.

 

Convertibles going to cost you more than a coupe. Not partial to convertibles,but I know where your coming from. With the model years you mentioned, it's really going to depend on price.
You need to shop around and take your time. When you see the right car you'll know it. And yes a V8 is also going cost you more, but it'll be worth more and easier to sell when the time comes down the road.