Need some smart peoples views

[The Incredible Mac]

All right heres the deal, I'v been a long time 'stang fan first time buyer. I'v been looking for one the past year and this guy will sale me his CS for $8000. Now here is the catch I know very little about these special addition Mustangs (mainly b/c I thought I would never get the chance to afford one.) Now i'm 90% sure its the real thing according to the vin and everything. Its a 289 auto with less than 100k original miles. Everything else looks/runs fine other than the interior needs replacing and a paint job. Outside that its in exxcellent condiotion. So any feed back would be highly apprecialted. ;

-Mackie

 

[davidathans]

the vin # needs to start with 8R01 because 8 stands for 68 the only year cs's were built, R stands for: built at san jose plant, which is the only place cs's were built, the 01 stands for hardtop, because all cs's are hardtops.

I hope you buy it and the only thing i will say is that you are going to put a lot of money into it but once you do it will be as eye catchy as a ferrari and if you put money into the engine you can be as fast.

Good luck,
David Athans

 

[darb]

Well, I'll give you heads up:

That seems like a fair offer. I purchased my GT/CS in roughly the same condition you are describing for: $7500

After all of the parts / replacements / paint / interior, and finding more and more problems through the restoration - I came out at: $14,000 total into the car (including purchase)

So, I would go for it. It's a good price, in my opinion, but be aware of the cost for the restoration.

 

[quicknick]

If you are serious about paying out that kind of money for a classic Mustang, the first thing you want to do is invest in a Marti Report. (See this website for the info)
Be sure it is a true GT/CS. Also, try to find out as much history on the car as you can from the current owner. It is wise to bring a professional body man and/or a Mustang expert with you for a closer inspection.
Forget about flashy and fast! Be sure the $8000.00 car you are purchasing is really worth $8000.00.
Good Luck. I hope this endevor works out for you.
Nicholas

 

[rvrtrash]

Check to see if the fiberglass parts are original or repop. If they're all aftermarket, chances are greater it's not real. The bottom of the deck lid should have a dimpled texture, kind of like an orange peel. All the parts will be a pinkish color. Look up in the cavities in the spoiler area. Unless the paint is scratched, it will be hard to tell on the taillight panel, 1/4 ext.'s and scoops without taking them off. Hope this helps.
Steve

 

[68gt390]

Mackie;
Regardless of looking at the fiberglass texture or even if it has a repop trunk lid etc., get the Marti Report. It will show if it is a true GT/CS. I purchased mine back in Feb 04 in Seattle, WA. I had the Marti Report fax'd to me prior to buying the car. I then flew out to Seattle to look at the car. My mind was already made up simply because the car was a big block 390, 4 spd. Paint and body work had been done back in 97 and I was pleased to find that the paint was still in excellent condition. Interior and engine was crap but, I figured being able to get a big block GT/CS wasn't an everyday event. Bottom line, since purchase $16,500 and about $6,000 later, total $22,500 car is now done. New interior, rebuilt engine with mods, new grille and fog lights, the car appraised for over $30,000. Granted getting the appraised value is not always possible, I now have a car that has taken 4 best of show's and has placed in every show I've taken her to. Besides, I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. That's just my take on it. Even a small block GT/CS is worth getting if you can. Just make sure you get the Marti Report to authenticate the car. Look at my gallery pictures on page 1 of the gallery under Don Potter and you'll see what she looks like today. Gallery shows both before and after pics. Good luck with your decision.

Don ;D ;D ;D