Dilemma with 65 Fastbacks - need advice

[Yellow66]

Guys,

I have solved one problem in that i have now found a couple of 65 fastbacks in Australia, but it has led to another dilemma.

What would you guys choose:

65 "A" code 4sp Fastback. Body will be dead straight and rust free and have a new top quality paintjob. Complete interior (including a/c) will be new as will weatherstrips, chromework, badges, console. Will also have new disc brake upgrade, suspension kit and be re-wired. Motor was allegedly done a while back.

or

65 GT 4sp Fastback. Factory colour with some panels original paint and some re-done. Unsure of any rust which may be underneath. Non standard (351W) motor. Has Rally pac. Some body mods.

Now the "A" code is the equivalent of US$34,000 and the GT is US$39,000. You may think this is expensive but keep in mind they are a bit more expensive here as we have shipping costs and taxes added, plus there are not a heap of them around so sellers can bump the prices. The dilemma is would you go for an "A" code that is virtually new (rebuilt) or would you pay the extra US$5000 and take the GT which may have a few hidden surprises and doesn't have the original motor (on the plus side is i have a spare "A" code motor in the garage that could be rebuilt and slotted in).

Appreciate any advice.

Cheers

 

[65Stang200]

The '65 A-Code 4spd sounds AMAZING! I'm hands down for that one, especially at those prices. =D

 

[geostang351]

65 A code, easily.

 

[RedGTvert]

I agree, do the A code. The GT is too high, in my opinion for a restomod

 

[justford]

Plus the GT may not be a real GT.

 

[justford]

You can buy a nice 65 fastback for 20k US. Wouldn't that be cheaper than buying the car(s) you are considering? I know it wouldn't cost that much to have it shipped over to you. Just my .02.
Good luck

 

[krash kendall]

Go with the A-code. You can buy all the GT accessories brand new if you want to add them later (except the Rally Pack).

 

[bartman]

No doubt A code. I'll sell you a good A code fastback for half that in US.

 

['66 coupe]

Plus the GT may not be a real GT.

If it is a real GT it's AT LEAST an A-code, if not a K-code...right? Sucks it doesn't have the correct motor.

I would say go with the first A-code because you know what the condition is.

 

[Yellow66]

No doubt A code. I'll sell you a good A code fastback for half that in US.

If you can, i'll take 2 of them!!!

I have noticed that a few good quality "A" code 4sp fastbacks in the USA are priced around 24k. By the time i add a 10% tax and transport and shipping costs of about 3k, the prices has risen to just under US$30,000

Now the one i am looking at i can probably finish of and it will cost the equivalent of about US$33,500.

I think i will still be better of with this as at least i know what the condition of the body will be like under the paint (which will be new).

Don't get me wrong, i know that in most instances i could import a decent fastback from the USA for quite a deal cheaper than i could but one out here. But this one i am looking at i can finish for about US$3000 less than others here are selling for.

 

[justford]

I can sell you a nice A code 4 speed car with a 5 yr old restoration for 20k U.S. funds.

 

[bartman]

NO problems mate! Good luck

 

[steemin]

I have always been a big believer in buying the car
with the nicest staightest (sp?)body panels a.k.a. no filler.
And equally important is a solid rust free frame.
IMHO that is always the best starting point for a keeper
Scott

 

[strange65]

I ship 40 ft "cube's "oversea container's to China reguarly . They cost me like 1300.00 should not be that much more to Oz.

 

[Max Power]

Australia has import taxes and duties, it's NOT just shipping costs.