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I have an '89 GT Hatchback that I'm thinking about selling. My dad and I got it back in I think 2003 as a project car to work on together, and so it has a lot of performance parts. The engine threw a rod a few years ago and it's been sitting ever since, and my dad passed away last year and I just inherited his '79 Corvette, so I have too many cars around here, and the Corvette means more to me than this Mustang, so that's what needs to go. I guess I'm wondering what it's worth since it doesn't run, but has so many parts and is in great shape.

Here's a list of what it has, which I'm sure won't include everything:

- DSS Short block (that threw the rod :/ )
- Trick Flow intake
- K&N cold air intake
- Power heads
- Ford Performance E 303 cam
- Rebuilt Trimmick 5-speed Trans
- Triax shifter
- rebuilt rear end with 3:73 gears
- Original turbine rims
- 5 Spoke '90+ 5 some rims with eagle GT tires
- Mac shorty headers with Mac exhaust
- A lot of suspension upgrades

I'm wondering if it makes sense to throw a running engine in it to sell, but it seems even the used engines that are half decent at at least $2k, so by the time I'm done doing all that, I'm not sure if it makes sense to put that money in to it to get more for it.

Looking for some help and advice what I should do from some Mustang experts. Thanks! I attached some pictures of it, too.
 

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Is that a big scratch on the back?? If not pay somebody and sell it nationally
 
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There's no scratch on the back, that must be a reflection. Any idea what you think I should try to get for this?

Thanks!
 

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Try for 15K. Excellent color, but Im sure it has little blemishes. Don't just give it away. Put it on Craigs list for ten messed up and all.
 

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In San Diego?

Get it detailed and list it for $20k.
 
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Thanks for the advice! You really think I could get that with it having a blown motor?

Thanks!
 

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You'll probably get +- 9k for it with a blown motor. 15k with good motor.
 
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As nice as it looks in the images, I would have to think hard about putting a low-buck short block in the thing and getting my San Diego $20k that I'm selling my Mustang with a [NEW ENGINE!] for.

bUT tHAT'S just mE
 
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fishstang said:
I have an '89 GT Hatchback that I'm thinking about selling. My dad and I got it back in I think 2003 as a project car to work on together, and so it has a lot of performance parts. The engine threw a rod a few years ago and it's been sitting ever since, and my dad passed away last year and I just inherited his '79 Corvette, so I have too many cars around here, and the Corvette means more to me than this Mustang, so that's what needs to go. I guess I'm wondering what it's worth since it doesn't run, but has so many parts and is in great shape.

Here's a list of what it has, which I'm sure won't include everything:

- DSS Short block (that threw the rod :/ )
- Trick Flow intake
- K&N cold air intake
- Power heads
- Ford Performance E 303 cam
- Rebuilt Trimmick 5-speed Trans
- Triax shifter
- rebuilt rear end with 3:73 gears
- Original turbine rims
- 5 Spoke '90+ 5 some rims with eagle GT tires
- Mac shorty headers with Mac exhaust
- A lot of suspension upgrades

I'm wondering if it makes sense to throw a running engine in it to sell, but it seems even the used engines that are half decent at at least $2k, so by the time I'm done doing all that, I'm not sure if it makes sense to put that money in to it to get more for it.

Looking for some help and advice what I should do from some Mustang experts. Thanks! I attached some pictures of it, too.
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What were you doing to make it blow a rod?
 

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fishstang said:
Thanks for the advice! You really think I could get that with it having a blown motor?

Thanks!
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20K?........... when donkeys fly. Less than half that even if it does look good. 7k maybe
 
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Bad rod +..... 7-8 max
 

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I'd sell it as is.

If i were a buyer I'd be suspicious of a seller (not the OP specifically) putting a junk engine in just to get the car sold and the engine ting the bed a year later. I'd rather buy it as a non-op and rebuild the engine as I want it.
 
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