Hey everybody i am new to the classics but I got a few questions about them that maybe you guys could answer for me. Alright so I am mainly looking for an older mustang to basicly drive for fun. I am not sure if it will be a daily driver yet or not it all depends on how much insurance is for one. So what do you guys think would be a good mustang to get for the money? Also what should I expect to pay for insurance because I looked it up and they said it would be around 7k a year which seems kind of high? (I looked it up on the internet) How much horsepower could a stock transmission and rear end hold on the car you list? From just looking around I thought about maybe getting a 71-73 Mustang Mach 1 and putting a 460 big block in it. So would the transmission and rear end to hold up to 600+ HP and 600+ TQ on a Mach 1? Do you guys think that a Mach 1 is a good choice or am I completely misguided? Another thing how hard is it to put a 460 big block in a Mach 1 because I read that they were made to take the biggest engines that Ford made?

Thanks for all your info and opinions.

 

I almost forgot. I was going to get one in good shape and probably redoing the electric systems so that I could try to install a CD/MP3 player and speakers.

 

The insurance cost depends on your age and driving record. With that kind of quote, you are obviously very young and maybe have a bad driving record. If this is no the case, I apologize, but that is just a ridiculous quote.

 

im still young but I have never had any instances so far( cross my fingers)

 

as for insurance, i cant say because my car isnt driveable so its not insured, or registered,lol. just titled. but for a more accurate quote try calling your insurance company.

as for the 460, you can whatever you want, if you put something that big in though, maybe try a manual 4-speed, a C-6 auto, or a new Tremec Heavy Duty 5-speed manual. if its a c4 or an fmx in it, it may not be able to hand that power. If it were up to me, i'd go with a normal size engine like a 351 or a 302 and just mod that. saves on gas too. i liek the boss351 and the boss9, but its really up to you. when you do decide, make sure to get some pics

 

if you want a 71 - 73 mach 1, ti save on cost, you might just want to buy a normal fastback and buy the ram air hood and a new grille, and the decals of course. as for the big block, a nice 351 or 302 with mods, in my opinion, would be the best choice.

 

I'm 20 with a negligent driving on my record. I paid 1600ish for the previous 6-month term with Allstate. I just talked to farmers and they think they can get me in at 1200ish for 6/mo.

7k for insurance is f'n ridiculous

 

i pay a little over $1k every 6 months, and i have 2 tickets.

 

dang, i have a 66 and im 18 and have 2 tickets and with state farm in only payin about 400 a quater. so 8 every 6 months, 7K is insane...

 

i need to switch to that then