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1968 68 GT/CS price????

mojocat27

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I just bought my 68 GT/CS for $8000. The only thing is the paint/interior is incorrect and it has wrong size motor in it....has 289 and should be a 302. Other wise it is a daily driver other than needing ball joints? Did I pay too much??????
 

franklinair

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Welcome!
$8K doesn't seem too high- depending on condition & authenticity. I'm sure many collectable cars don't have all matching numbers.
Do you have a Marti Report? What is the VIN # ? Can you post photos?
You'll find lots of help & encouragement here.

Neil
 

Midnight Special

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...Indeed, photos and any details of flaws such as possible rust etc... VIN#, Marti report and anything else that can help us help You! $8K may or may not be too much at this juncture (in my opinion).
 
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mojocat27

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I go get her today and will post pics as soon as I can. The Marti report also goes with it. The body is pretty straight no rust or damage. The paint should be white with a red stripe but is red with a white stripe and the interior is black and should be red. The previous owner already restored the carpet back to red. Also there is a 289 in it and should have a 302.
 

Northern Pony

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From my prospective ( coming from southern Alberta ), if it has no rust and can be your daily driver, it is definitely worth $8000.
Up here a 68 plain jane coupe, as you for that kind of money.
BoB
 

Northern Pony

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sorry about that, my wording in previous post should have been;
" as you describe would go for that kind of money"
BoB
 
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mojocat27

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The paint desperately needs re done and there is a spot on the trunk lid that needs fixed other wise no rust. Inside is fair shape. I am happy with the price : ) I just wanted an idea of what you all thought.
 

admin

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there is a spot on the trunk lid that needs fixed other wise no rust.
Maybe I'm just reading it wrong, but that sentence makes it sound like you've got a rust spot on your trunk lid, which shouldn't be the case since it's supposed to be fiberglass.

Anyway, I think it's a decent deal. Your original color combo is a sharp one and will look great if you decide to restore it back to original.

Welcome to the site... and the obsession! :grin:
 
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mojocat27

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Can't really tell the damage on the trunk as it is covered by duct tape that got painted over when the car got painted. I am not gonna remove it...and the trunk doesn't leak. The paint job was really really bad : ( When she gets a real paint that will get fixed.
 
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