OK, so I enjoy buying and selling and keeping classic vehicles, always have my eyes open. I found a 1969 Mustang Coupe (200ci) San Jose factory built mustang under a canopy and unfortunately under a tarp. The body was pretty straight but clearly had some minor rear end damage at one point. Everything looks factory original to include paint and interior. When I received the title, it read 9,691 original miles. The owner claims his father was the original owner, when he passed, he gave it to the guy I bought it from. He had intentions of fixing it up, but left it under the canopy and tarp for the last 20 or so years. Unfortunately, this allowed moisture to remain inside causing some surface rust on the dash and other interior parts. The drivers seat is torn and cracked near the top and close to the door where the sun got through, but otherwise the seats are not worn hardly at all from people sitting in them. Everything I can see appears to be consistent with the listed mileage, but CARFAX or any other independent company can not confirm the mileage because it's not a 17 digit VIN. The car was originally purchased and registered in California, but all of their records are purged after 9 years of inactivity. The vehicle was registered in Oregon in December 2001 and showed the correct mileage at that time as 9,691. Bottom line, I can not find any legitimate source to ultimately confirm the mileage. Can anyone from the "Vintage Mustang Forum" offer any advise? I brought the vehicle home, cleaned it up, had the starter rebuilt (using all the original casing) and I replaced the starter relay. Other than that, I have not done anything, but I plan to replace the underlayment, carpet and have the seats reupholstered. I don't know what to do with the vehicle, I'm afraid any modifications or upgrades could lower the value. I have no idea what the vehicle is worth in it's current condition, but I do know the value has everything to do with being able to justify the actual miles as original. Any feedback or advise is appreciated. I have included a couple pictures to give you an idea of the condition, I can provide more photos if necessary. Oh yes, she does run, smooth as silk, quiet and just purrs. I have not gone through the brakes, but it does shift through all gears and stops. Most lights appear to work, headlights, brake lights and running lights, blinkers are not currently working. I believe emergency brake is off, but release is stuck and does not move. Horn and wipers work. Thank you all in advance!