I was driving down a back road in town when out of the corner of my eye I saw a 1979-1982 Mustang coupe sitting on a garage lot. I turned around and went to look. It was a 1979, just what I've been looking for. I had a nice one years ago, been interested in another every since. I'm writing for some advice. The car looks to be pretty straight, some tiny rust spots on deck lid. It is a 5.0, 4 speed. interior is in poor condition, mainly because it's old. Nose piece looked to be in good shape except for not having any paint on it, but it's trashed. I couldn't look under the car to check for rusted floorpans. I talked with the guy at the garage, he told me it belonged to a friend of his daughter and that they wanted $900.00 for it. I was wondering if you all would give me some input on what you think i should offer or other things I need to look at. I don't even know if it runs, but it doesn't really matter because it would be a project. Please share your wisdom. I've tried to post some pics but was unable to, I'll keep trying.
+2 on 500 looks like it might need alot of sheet metal. Those painted over rust spots are hard to get rid of.
__________________
1990 convertible, BBK CAI, Aluminum radiator, high-flow water pump, Tri-Ax short shifter, adjustable clutch cable with aluminum quadrant. In the garage working on the turbo kit.
1989 Hatback, BBK CAI, BBK equal lenght headers, aluminum radiator, high-flow water pump, aluminm driveshaft, short shifter, off road h-pipe and 44 flowmasters. Daily driver...getting 14 mpg YAYA!!!
shes rough bud.............down here in the south thats a 2 or 3 hundred dollar car......but always remember its worth what we are willing to pay for it if we REALLY want it.only you can visualize the finished product. iv bought worse that that for a lot more.
__________________
1988 5.0 coupe 5 speed,blue with white lamans stripes, 355s ,H-pipe,flowmasters K&N filter.smog pump delete.
I've seen a nicer coupe sell for $50, but it was a 4 cyl. so maybe 200-300 tops. Cars pretty ate up though, better a parts car than anything.
__________________
Mostly stock 88 GT 5.0 5-spd with big block dreams on my mind. = )
"Never before in the history of the United States Navy has a Navy Board of Inquiry ignored the testimony of American military eyewitnesses and taken on faith the word of their attackers."
--Dr. Richard Kiepfer, Capt. USN ret. and USS Liberty survivor
I have one!!!!!!
~ 2nd owner of an all original (stock) 79 ford mustang (always in california) 5.0 (V-8) coupe, 105,000 original miles, auto, orig. a/c, tilt wheel, console, needs paint, very straight body EXCEPT the right rear qtr (bondo repair/ not painted), NO serious rust (only a few surface rust areas...easily repaired), aluminum trim in great condition.
Very clean interior (including dashboard, door panels, seats,etc.) except needs headliner & front carpet & front seat cloth would look better replaced.
Was running...but, hasn't been started in 9 years. OWN a part of Ford history! This was the 1st year of the Fox Body Mustang! I have the original hub caps/ steel wheels (not shown)
$1100 obo
( photos available)
__________________
1979 5.0 coupe auto (just sold)
1986 GT 5.0 Convertible, 5 speed, leather interior
What's a 1979 Mustang 5.0 Coupe Worth? 
