67/68 fastbacks

[Kiwi]

looking to buy, need advice


Hi all, Im new too the site,
Im looking to buy a 67/68 fastback(anyone whos sellin let me know)
My question is If I buy a matching Nos car in either a "C" code or "A" code 289 or even a 68 "J "code 302 and work the motor, will this depreciate the car at all??
I wanted something collectable but I wouldnt be able to put up with some thing stock standard, i will get bored quickly,
I need something that looks and sounds like a muscle car without going over top.

How much difference in value is there with a Really nice matchin no.s "C" code compared to the same car but modified with a worked 351 or 390 ?

 

[zookeeper]

As long as you don't do something really off-the-wall to the car, like swapping in a small-block chevy (don't laugh, it's been done) or chopping the top, then these cars will always increase in value. Personally I think the whole "numbers matching" thing is long gone with the exception of super-rare cars like Shelbys. My Shelby clone was an original owner, all stock "C" code fastback when I got it. I yanked the amemic 289 out, gave it away and swapped in a 306 cubic inch modified crate motor with two fours, cam, headers etc. All the stuff that had any value at all went on ebay, so the car will never ever be original again. Know what? Who cares? If dollar value is what matters then the car is now more valuable than it ever would be stock plus it's fun and it's exactly what I wanted. Also, as someone who has driven stock vintage Mustangs I can tell you that my modified Mustang is far safer than a stocker, which makes it more fun to drive. It's also (my opinion only) much better looking than it once was, and all that, performance, safety and apperance make owning and building it a far better "investement" than any stock "C" code fastback on the planet.

 

[Realmongo]

As long as you don't do something really off-the-wall to the car, like swapping in a small-block chevy (don't laugh, it's been done) or chopping the top, then these cars will always increase in value. Personally I think the whole "numbers matching" thing is long gone with the exception of super-rare cars like Shelbys. My Shelby clone was an original owner, all stock "C" code fastback when I got it. I yanked the amemic 289 out, gave it away and swapped in a 306 cubic inch modified crate motor with two fours, cam, headers etc. All the stuff that had any value at all went on ebay, so the car will never ever be original again. Know what? Who cares? If dollar value is what matters then the car is now more valuable than it ever would be stock plus it's fun and it's exactly what I wanted. Also, as someone who has driven stock vintage Mustangs I can tell you that my modified Mustang is far safer than a stocker, which makes it more fun to drive. It's also (my opinion only) much better looking than it once was, and all that, performance, safety and apperance make owning and building it a far better "investement" than any stock "C" code fastback on the planet.

I would have to agree with you on the above. A tastefully done car like you have accomplished would most likely increase its value since nothing could not be undone and it is desirable in its current form.

 

[LI Pony]

you could always do the mods and keep the original parts.. but them back on when you look to sell

 

[zookeeper]

The problem with that is the fact that many times, modified Mustangs are worth more, so the "back to stock" approach would be essentially doing a lot of work to lessen the amount of money you would get. I mean does anyone actually WANT drum brakes? How about slushy stock suspension or points ignition? Stock, 14" steel wheels aren't really helping draw in the buyers, and original AM radios aren't even worth putting on ebay. I've yet to see a stock, low-optioned Mustang, regardless of body style that is "too valuable" to modify. Again, Shelby's, Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs are the exception, anything else is fair game.