Need Advice,Im 17 want a 1969 Mustang.Am I in over my head?
Ok so heres the deal. Im new in the forum and this is my first post.Im 17 and im not a car expert or anything and im not going to pretend to be one.I do share one thing with yall: I love mustangs,particularly the lates 1960s models.By the end of this summer I should have anywhere from $2000 -$6000 saved up.I would like to buy a 1969 Mustang, but I would settle for one between 1967-1971.I would love to find a Boss but that would be difficult.Would I be in over my head in getting one of these models?Would it be just to expensive to maintain?To expensive to take care of,fix up?
Welcome!...for six grand you may be able to pick up a coupe...but not a Boss. Should you get an older 'stang? Depends on a lot of things. Not being a car person isn't a problem you can learn we all did and you'll have a lot of fun along the way. The problem is what you're going to get for 6K. Maybe a coupe and it's going to need work. The biggest thing is do you have a place to work on the car and the tools your going to need. Tools can be bought but are an expense you'll have to plan for. Garage space is another matter. This will be an on going project and it will be a project that requires money. You can pay as you go as your job allows but I'm wondering what your plans for the future are. If you're going to school after Highschool then put off the classic until after you graduate and settle into adulthood. In the long run you may be better off with a late model 'stang. We just got my son who's your age a 98 GT for about what your looking to spend. It runs and is in good shape and it's a car he can learn on and drive while he's learning. He's also going to school next year so he be able to take a decent car with him when he goes park it on the steet and just have fun with it in general. Now should you pop for that classic?....depends on your plans.....
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Ok so heres the deal. Im new in the forum and this is my first post.Im 17 and im not a car expert or anything and im not going to pretend to be one.I do share one thing with yall: I love mustangs,particularly the lates 1960s models.By the end of this summer I should have anywhere from $2000 -$6000 saved up.I would like to buy a 1969 Mustang, but I would settle for one between 1967-1971.I would love to find a Boss but that would be difficult.Would I be in over my head in getting one of these models?Would it be just to expensive to maintain?To expensive to take care of,fix up?
Hi 69, and welcome to AFM ! You're in the right place to ask all of the questions you have and get straightforward answers and suggestions.
My suggestion to you would be to look at what some of the '69's are selling for on Ebay, in Mustang magazines, on Mustang websites etc.. Anywhere you can find classic or vintage mustangs for sale. There are also others in the Forum who can give you further advice and suggestions. Since you're waiting until the end of summer that will give you plenty of time to research it. Remember that you'll be getting into a car that's almost 40 years old so there will be maintenance expenses. More than on a new car (obviously). Take into consideration your mechanical knowledge and willingness to learn etc..
Fixing it up opens a whole new can of worms. That depends on how deep your pockets are and how far you want to take your car. Do you want a show car or a daily driver? Obviously the daily driver will be less expensive to fix up than the show car.
In any case you'll find a wealth of knowledge here in the Forum so hang out, ask questions and have fun !
Hi 69, and welcome to AFM ! You're in the right place to ask all of the questions you have and get straightforward answers and suggestions.
My suggestion to you would be to look at what some of the '69's are selling for on Ebay, in Mustang magazines, on Mustang websites etc.. Anywhere you can find classic or vintage mustangs for sale. There are also others in the Forum who can give you further advice and suggestions. Since you're waiting until the end of summer that will give you plenty of time to research it. Remember that you'll be getting into a car that's almost 40 years old so there will be maintenance expenses. More than on a new car (obviously). Take into consideration your mechanical knowledge and willingness to learn etc..
Fixing it up opens a whole new can of worms. That depends on how deep your pockets are and how far you want to take your car. Do you want a show car or a daily driver? Obviously the daily driver will be less expensive to fix up than the show car.
In any case you'll find a wealth of knowledge here in the Forum so hang out, ask questions and have fun !
Well I've been so set on getting one for the past couple of months but now im having second thoughts because of the money ill need to fix up the car.The $6k is at most what ill have and it'll be all I have till after football season is over.Im only a junior in high school.Im not looking for a show car, only the daily driver but id like to be able to fix my car to the way id like it.I might get a fox body or a 90s model.My gf has a fox body and ive driven it and I must say I liked it.But if I cant get the model I want ill prolly go with the 90s or early 2000 models.
Ive been so set on getting one that past couple months.But now im getting second thoughts because of the fact its such an old car and the money to fix it up and keep it running would be too much for me.At most what ill be getting this summer is $6k and that would be all I have until after football season.Im about to be a senior in high school.I might get a fox body because my gf has one and Ive driven it before and I did like it.But I guess id most likely get and 90s model or early 2000 model.Im somewhat disappointed because I wanted my car to be an early classic muscle car.
We didn't mean to discourage you, just being realistic. I would think that being 17 you might have more important things to do than work in your garage on weekends at this point. Your girlfriend might agree also. Hey, don't lose sight of your dream of owning a Boss though. It CAN happen !
Welcome man! Their making it seem like its going to cost thousands of dollars to fix it up, but it wont. I am 16 years old and i am restoring my second mustang. It does take a bunch of my money, but every cent i put into it is worth it. weather it be that extra couple of Horsepower, of one more person coming-up to me and saying "Hey nice car man!" and think of it like this its an investment, if you buy one now and save it, you could sell it in a decade or so for an insane amount of money, not so with a newer car. before i bought my first mustang i was also skeptical, but i finally bought it and i am so glad that i did! Well i hope this helps with your decision, and if you have any more questions don't be afraid to ask, like Steve said: the amount of information on this website is unbelievable.
Later,
Sore
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Welcome man! Their making it seem like its going to cost thousands of dollars to fix it up, but it wont. I am 16 years old and i am restoring my second mustang. It does take a bunch of my money, but every cent i put into it is worth it. weather it be that extra couple of Horsepower, of one more person coming-up to me and saying "Hey nice car man!" and think of it like this its an investment, if you buy one now and save it, you could sell it in a decade or so for an insane amount of money, not so with a newer car. before i bought my first mustang i was also skeptical, but i finally bought it and i am so glad that i did! Well i hope this helps with your decision, and if you have any more questions don't be afraid to ask, like Steve said: the amount of information on this website is unbelievable.
Later,
Sore
Its not that.Its just that the money I'll will have will probably only get me a car that barely runs and needs some work.I wont have any money besides the money ill have to buy it for a while.If I could find one in good shape than for aroun 3-6k that would be awesome but that isnt likely to happen.I would love to have a fastback or a Boss!A Boss is my dream car!
Set a price limit below the maximum amount of money you'll have. Say, about 5 grand. This will give you a little cash for incidentals that you may need.
If you are patient and keep an eye out, I believe a 67-73 coupe with a V8 can be found. Not everyone is out there to make a mint. Some people still think they are just old cars. For example,"We've got to get rid of that old car we inherited from Aunt Sally. We won't be able to sell her house with that old car in her garage." In a situation like that you may find that good deal.
If you want a V8 car, don't buy one with a 6. It'll take too much time and money to convert it over. Plus the knowledge.
You need to study the aspects of construction of the car. Know where to look for rust, collision damage, engine and transmission condition, ect. Use this forum and get some books. Research the hundreds of threads from the past on this forum and others. Like I said, be patient and know what to look for when it comes to trouble spots. Consider the advice that the others have given you also.
I wish you luck in finding what you want. ---Chuck
Chuck offers very good advice. If you take your time, you will find a Mustang that will fit your (personal, financial, etc.) situation. My first Mustang was a 69 Grande (302, auto, 2-bbl) I picked up in 84, and sold after I got married and started having kids in the early 90's. I still regret selling that car, but that's life. After wanting to for years, I finally got back into Mustangs a little over a year ago when I stumbled across a really nice 65 convertible that had been sitting in the original owner's garage around the corner from my in-laws for quite a long time. It's my goal to get this car as close to show quality as I can. My brother recently found a very nice honey gold 65 GT (271 hp, manual 4-speed) that had been sitting in someone's garage in WV for years. He's currently fixing this one up for re-sale. I'm also on the look-out for a 69 Mach-1 as a restoration project for me and my son.
My point is this, there are plenty of Mustangs that are still out and you'll find the right one if you're patient. This is a great hobby that you can enjoy for as long as you can still open a toolbox or renew your drivers license.
Good luck in finding your Mustang. It's out there!
hey man your in the same boat as i am.... im 18 working on going to greenvill tech in a few more weeks and i wanted a stang..... best thing going for you is that you live in Texas an thats a very dry state so that means not as much rust i live in SC so its always common to find rust all over cars here.... now i picked up a 1967 289 coupe for $1600 it runs and the floor boards were gone BUT someone had lef the windows cracked for years and thats why so there wasnt any other rust sep surface..... so far iv put almost $4000 bucks in it and im almost done .... its flat black with a R type front end ... does it look ratty a little bit but is it a stang that gets me places YES.... so look at what you can do and make friends with car people your age cause they have car buddys..... like my friend david his uncle has a car lift an a 2 bay shop .... we were good friends before i knew this but now his uncle told me to bring my car by anytime
If your willing to learn to work on your own car pick up a clasic 67 -73 look around buy something you can afford, buy borrow or steal a good workshop manual and not only will you end up with a cool car and a great hobby .If your not prepared to get your hands dirty you'd better have deep pockets
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Maybe the best bet would be to buy a later model (80's or 90's) with half of the money you have and put the rest away in your dream account.
Keep saving until you can get what you want ,but if it's going to be driven a lot of miles a 69 fastback with a well built 351 should do the trick.
My Boss was a daily driver when I bought it in 1969 but those were different times,there were muscle cars everywhere.
The only place it goes now is to car shows and some cruise nights.
Maybe the best bet would be to buy a later model (80's or 90's) with half of the money you have and put the rest away in your dream account.
Keep saving until you can get what you want ,but if it's going to be driven a lot of miles a 69 fastback with a well built 351 should do the trick.
My Boss was a daily driver when I bought it in 1969 but those were different times,there were muscle cars everywhere.
The only place it goes now is to car shows and some cruise nights.
Dude I love that Boss.The Boss is my dream car but a fastback would do just fine.I know a mechanic who says he knows a lot of people and he could find me a fastback or a Boss for a good price so im gonna check in with him once I get the money.If I cant get the fastback I'll prolly go with an '03 model.I saw one for sale yesterday and it was nice.
Hey dude if you really want a 60's stang then get one i got my 69 Coupe for 550$ it had rusted out floors and stuff but i welded it all up my self and all that it had a 302 with hooker headers took it home put gas in fired right up! so you lots of time to look and keep your eye open i know i guy selling a 67 fastback for 3,200 in good shape you just need sit back and wait for your car to come in the price for you there are manny ppl that sell them for a good price but if you get it from someone who knows about mustangs they try to sell them like there gold
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Need Advice,Im 17 want a 1969 Mustang.Am I in over my head? 
Hey, don't lose sight of your dream of owning a Boss though. It CAN happen !
it had rusted out floors and stuff but i welded it all up my self and all that it had a 302 with hooker headers took it home put gas in fired right up! so you lots of time to look and keep your eye open i know i guy selling a 67 fastback for 3,200 in good shape you just need sit back and wait for your car to come in the price for you there are manny ppl that sell them for a good price but if you get it from someone who knows about mustangs they try to sell them like there gold
