Ford Mustang Price / Buyers Guide And Information Mustang Dreams

Ford Mustang Price / Buyers Guide And Information Mustang Dreams

Proud owners might like to show off their cars and claim "it is all original". I am never sure what they mean. Does the car have the "original" paint applied at the Ford factory in 1965 ? Haven't the "original" spark plugs been changed in the past 50 years ? Original means the very same part (i.e. engine block, fender, paint , seat fabric ) that came from the factory in the year the car was made, the components never been replaced, refurbished, rebuilt or painted. These are two different criteria. Original is described above. Restored as original means the car has been repainted in correct 1960's colors, seats recovered in the right color fabric and grain patterns. Most 50 year old cars have had (at least) the paint and interior "restored as original" (new paint /fabric). Many of the mechanical components (starters, valves, transmissions) wear out and can be replaced with new or rebuilt parts that that are identical to 50 year old components.

They have no wear and tear and work as new. If the part has been replaced or painted and the work duplicates the look, color, or operation of the factory made part, it is "restored as original". A tired "original" car with faded paint, pitting on the chrome, in need of work is not inherently more valuable than one that has been restored as original with all shiny paint, working components. 2 condition) and and all components are original "Ford Factory Made" in excellent working order , just needs a new battery and drive it away . You will often hear someone point to a classic car and ask with enthusiasm "is it restored" ? 1 perfect "trailer queen", in the same condition as when it rolled off the assemble line. They are rarely driven, and if so are professionally cleaned from roof to undercarriage and returned to enclosed storage.

1 condition cars . 3 condition cars are presentable "drivers" showing wear . They are a combination of "restored as original" and good, presentable, operable original components . 4 car needs major restoration to be presentable and functional. 5 is wrecked, rusted, and incomplete, often only good for parts. 2 condition car with every part excellent original or restored as original, i.e. down to the factory decal that tells you how to operate the jack. These cars compete with other cars of the same model i.e. Mustang vs. Mustang and are rarely driven. After being on the road for more than a short distance , they are professionally cleaned inside and out, and put back into storage. Informal "showcars" are very presentable with few obvious flaws to the casual observer. The cars are driven on a regular basis. 3 condition cars . 21st Century Drivetrain ? We are often asked about finding a 1960's car with new, carefree 21st century designed mechanical components.

Since aftermarket ( new or reconditioned ) replacement parts from engines to doorhandles are widely available, there is little reason to make a 21st century designed part fit and work on a vintage Mustang. 2 condition car . The exception to this rule are the breed of enthusiast who are into hotrodding or making resto-mod (restored and modified ) cars. Complete kits are available for modern upgrades such as rack and pinion steering, 4 wheel disk brakes and engine performance packages. Modifications and installation are best left to knowledgeable gearheads. Perfect showcar, museum piece. Mechanically sound. Often has many desirable options . Mechanically, major components are functional. OR looks good but close inspection reveals excessive body filler or rust. Mechanically questionable. A project car. Sorry, we do not deal in these cars ! Putting a price tag on a collector car varies with who is doing the pricing ! We often see ads for cars with outrageous high price tags, and a note that "the car was recently appraised for something thousand dollars".