Classic Mustang value guide

[fastback65gt]

Originally Posted by Fast68

Are they serious? I want my dream '68 Fastback 390 restored with minor things to do for only 14k...

There was a local one of those here needing reassembled and in mulitple colors for more $ than that.

I'm sorry, I don't seem them being realistic values on some of those cars unless they are very low optioned cars with poor color choices.

[Fast68]

This NADA classic car value guide seems much more accurate. You can click on the year you want to select halfway down the screen.

Classic 1968 Ford Prices, 1968 Ford Value & 1968 Ford Specs | NADAguides | NADA Classic 1968 Ford Car Values

[CobraSix]

The #5 conditions seem a bit high for whats on the market. I've seen lots of major work mustangs going for a lot less than those. Guess it depends on what defines major work.

[bryancobb]

Kid yourself guys... I have a 66 convertible that is a long way along at being just like concours new. I'd be lucky to get $20k out of it. Just get used to the new market!

[Carburetor]

Just wondering ... is there any major online platform for selling/buying cars besides ebay just like this one in germany:

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Using detailed search you can find the values for pre 1970s Mustangs quite fast and get an easy overview of models and prices.

Mike

[Carburetor]

Is there really no such platform in the US ?!?!?!:



Mike

[jevchance]

There are many sites like that, one of them is autotraderclassics.com

[md02geist]

Both NADA and the magazine don't make me feel so bad about what I paid for my coupe. It was still not even close to as represented and I've been putting some good money into it, but it's all good.

[Kenster]

According to NADA my 68 vert should run between $25k and almost $39k and that's taking a 20% hit for being a six cylinder. It's much better than "average" and probably very close to 'high" retail. In July 2012 I paid $19.5k plus $1000 shipping, $1300 state registration and sales taxes, and $2000 for all new front suspension and other tweaks. So, I'm into it for $24k. It's an extremely top notch car but not perfect by any means. I don't figure I could sell it for what I've got into it but I have no desire to sell anyway. I chose a car that should suit me just fine for a very long time.
Still... it's fun to know what it might be worth.

[Fast68]

Originally Posted by Kenster

According to NADA my 68 vert should run between $25k and almost $39k and that's taking a 20% hit for being a six cylinder. It's much better than "average" and probably very close to 'high" retail. In July 2012 I paid $19.5k plus $1000 shipping, $1300 state registration and sales taxes, and $2000 for all new front suspension and other tweaks. So, I'm into it for $24k. It's an extremely top notch car but not perfect by any means. I don't figure I could sell it for what I've got into it but I have no desire to sell anyway. I chose a car that should suit me just fine for a very long time.
Still... it's fun to know what it might be worth.

Were you reading the bottom line? With AC and pony interior I still do not get a match anywhere near your figures of 25k-39k.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...or-Convertible

1968 Ford Mustang 2 Door Convertible
Original MSRP, Low, Average, High
$2,920 $10,550 $22,100 $35,000
Options: (add options)
ADD-AIR CONDITIONING $850 $1,500 $2,200
ADD-MUSTANG PONY INTERIOR 10% 10% 10%
DEDUCT-6CYL ENG -20% -20% -20%
TOTAL PRICE $2,920 $10,345 $21,390 $33,700

[Kenster]

I just went back and looked. I must have entered something wrong.

[Harleydave]

They seem about right. The area, and market will change them somewhat. I figure I will have $20k, plus a million hours in mine when done. Should have no problem recovering it if I wanted to sell. Especially at my current hourly rate of $.02/per hour. LOL.

[Fullbasement]

Originally Posted by jevchance

Coupes are rarely a good investment.

I couldn't disagree more. Sure a convertible or a fastback bring more and generate more interest, but all the classic mustangs are excellent investments. 10 years ago a 65, 66 coupe was doing good if it sold for $5,000. Now days $15,000 for well done coupes is becoming common.

Now cars from the 80's, those are rarely a good investment.

[jevchance]

Originally Posted by Fullbasement

I couldn't disagree more. Sure a convertible or a fastback bring more and generate more interest, but all the classic mustangs are excellent investments. 10 years ago a 65, 66 coupe was doing good if it sold for $5,000. Now days $15,000 for well done coupes is becoming common.

Now cars from the 80's, those are rarely a good investment.

I've seen $15,000 for near-perfect coupes, and 9 out of 10 guys cannot restore one from a typical rusty project for that much.

I'll have close to $10k into my car when I'm done doing paint and body work myself, and most people won't touch paint.

[ozarks06]

Originally Posted by jevchance

I've seen $15,000 for near-perfect coupes, and 9 out of 10 guys cannot restore one from a typical rusty project for that much.

I'll have close to $10k into my car when I'm done doing paint and body work myself, and most people won't touch paint.

For coupes, you're better doing a resto-mod and enjoying it. A well-done restomod coupe will bring a lot more than a really nice original restoration.