How much is this car worth?

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bimmer3ix

Discussion Starter · Dec 9, 2012

Hello Ford fans! As I stated in my introduction, I am very new to Fords, however, have restored Mopars. I have an opportunity to buy a 1966 Mustang that has been off the road sense 1993. Here is the breakdown: 1966, SanJose, CA, 2 door Hardtop, 200 6cyl, Standard interior, Ivy green Metalilic exterior, Black Crinkle Vinyl and Black Rosette Vinyl. 3.20:1 rear end and (a number 5 in the transmission spot which indicates a 4 speed). I think it is a 3 speed though. I know how to check for rusted areas and do not seem to find anything at all (I know all cars have rust in some places). Bottom door seams are flat, trunk and interior floors are good, battery tray and surrounding areas are perfect. shock towers are solid. The car is all there and has not EVER been taken apart. It needs everything as far as restoration. It looks like someone put an aftermarket grill in (in the 80's as well as the 4 bolt mag wheels). I know if this was a Mopar in this shape (318, 4speed, 1970 cuda),it would go for no less then 10K. I just do not know how much this car is worth even doing LOTS of research. I work with this wonderful lady who has owned it since 1990 and she wants 1000.00 for it. I am so used to mopars, I just fell over and told her that it was worth more then 1000 dollars. I want to be fair. Maybe I am wrong and this car is really not worth much. PLEASE help me out. thanks steve i tried to upload pics with the attachment...I was not successful. I will try later

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Hockeyman48

· #2 · Dec 9, 2012

Double it to 2 G's and your both getting a great deal!

domesticpower

· #3 · Dec 9, 2012

I'm sorry, I'm not much help but I found it pretty refreshing to know that a buyer is not trying to simply get the best deal with no concern for the seller or what the item is actually worth. good luck to you both.

J66

· #4 · Dec 9, 2012

Eventhough we can't see it, I do agree that 2K is probably a good deal for both parties. One thing to consider is how much you will want to put into it. Good luck.
My first car was a '72 Coronet with a 318...be nice to still have it!

Lizer

· #5 · Dec 9, 2012

I too agree that $2k is a safe bet without seeing it but basing it on your description. You seem to know what you're talking about so I'll trust you on it.

Also glad to hear that you still have enough honor and dignity to not want to rip her off, and be fair, even if it means giving her more than she was asking for.

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vsop

· #6 · Dec 9, 2012

bimmer3ix said:
Hello Ford fans! As I stated in my introduction, I am very new to Fords, however, have restored Mopars. I have an opportunity to buy a 1966 Mustang that has been off the road sense 1993. Here is the breakdown: 1966, SanJose, CA, 2 door Hardtop, 200 6cyl, Standard interior, Ivy green Metalilic exterior, Black Crinkle Vinyl and Black Rosette Vinyl. 3.20:1 rear end and (a number 5 in the transmission spot which indicates a 4 speed). I think it is a 3 speed though. I know how to check for rusted areas and do not seem to find anything at all (I know all cars have rust in some places). Bottom door seams are flat, trunk and interior floors are good, battery tray and surrounding areas are perfect. shock towers are solid. The car is all there and has not EVER been taken apart. It needs everything as far as restoration. It looks like someone put an aftermarket grill in (in the 80's as well as the 4 bolt mag wheels). I know if this was a Mopar in this shape (318, 4speed, 1970 cuda),it would go for no less then 10K. I just do not know how much this car is worth even doing LOTS of research. I work with this wonderful lady who has owned it since 1990 and she wants 1000.00 for it. I am so used to mopars, I just fell over and told her that it was worth more then 1000 dollars. I want to be fair. Maybe I am wrong and this car is really not worth much. PLEASE help me out. thanks steve i tried to upload pics with the attachment...I was not successful. I will try later

I think you could stretch the price to $3000, if it runs and is not rusty.

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bimmer3ix

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 10, 2012

Thanks for this great advice!

Hello again ford fans. Iam excited about this bone stock 6cylinder, 4 speed basic classic 1966 mustang! I have been looking at restoration parts for mustangs and can't believe the difference in prices compared to mopar. I believe my profile has a picture of the car and I'm still trying to figure out how to upload photos. I bought the car for 2k and she was very happy, as I was too. Thanks for the info and clarification of its value. Oh, the car came with a set of old school 4 bolt slotted mag wheels in very good condition as well as the stock mustang hubcaps. Looks like I will need a steering wheel, emblem for the front grill and an original 200 air cleaner. For some reason, this car does NOT show evidence of having the rear quarter chrome bezels in the indent. I'm way off topic now moderator. Thanks again, Steve

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Veronica

· #8 · Dec 11, 2012

Hello.

If you pull the rear interior quarter trim panels, the ones that have the window regulator shafts sticking out of them, and look at the back-side of the quarter panels, where the studs for the quarter ornaments would be sticking through, and there have never been any holes there for the quarter trim ornaments, that would mean that either somebody special ordered the car without them, or, far more likely, the car came with the painted pin-stripe. On the 66 model six cylinder cars that would mean that the car might have come with the Sprint Special package. There wasn't anything about that package that actually made the car sprint in a special manner :nogrinner but, it did have some nice cosmetic touches. This guy knows more about the 66 Sprint Specials than anybody that I know, and he is always, as far as I can tell, happy to talk about them. He is also a very nice fellow. If you read through this 1966 Sprint 200 and think that this might be what you have, I can pm you his email address.

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bimmer3ix

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 15, 2012

Thank you Veronica! I will research more of this info and I would really like to get into contact with this fellow "Rick Mitchell". I do believe that my car is a sprint special package. You are the first to mention this and more and more interesting points are surfacing as I move forward with this project. This may easily guide my decision to paint it to it's original color and add this correct stripe. I will need more info first. Thanks again. Steve

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Veronica

· #10 · Dec 15, 2012

Hi again.

I just sent you a message.

mustangman1965

· #11 · Dec 18, 2012

Sounds like you got a good deal, 4 speeds in 6 cylinder cars are pretty rare from what I've read.

lastminutejenny

· #12 · Sep 4, 2013

hello, I have a 1966 ford mustang pony car. I am totally clueless on the value. All the parts are there the engine will turn over it needs tires and a paint job. any idea of the worth

kenv

· #13 · Sep 6, 2013

domesticpower said:
I'm sorry, I'm not much help but I found it pretty refreshing to know that a buyer is not trying to simply get the best deal with no concern for the seller or what the item is actually worth. good luck to you both.

iagree.gifThat`s worth a pat on your back. You sure don`t see this happening much anymore.nod.gif

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geicoman58

· #14 · Sep 8, 2013

no other posts since dec ?????...................whats up with the car??? always strikes my curiosity when people post once or twice and then we never hear back from them.

Zetor

· #15 · Sep 9, 2013

I highly doubt you'll get an answer since his last login was on 12-31-2012. But let me use this thread to determine value of a car I'm interested in. It's a 1973 Mach 1 Q-code 4 speed, urestored barn find, supposedly very little rust, all original except grill. Engine turns over by hand. Here are some pictures

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Estimates?

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Zetor

· #16 · Sep 11, 2013

Well, seller is asking $11 750, which is way to much i think?

franko66

· #17 · Sep 11, 2013

That would seem too much for a 73 but it has a good options package with 4 speed 4 barrel . It would cost several grand to restore this beast. Its whatever a person wants to do and with what. Most people never get their investment value returned after restoring an old ride and trying to sell for more than their investment. Its just a hobby for most people. I still think $11,700 is about 3 or 4 grand too much for this car in the existing condition from the pics..

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Beechkid

· #18 · Sep 11, 2013

Here's how I figure a quick car value....
1. If the car was a very nice daily driver condition, what would it be worth? (usually a 73 is around $15-22K)
2. How much would it cost me to bring the car up to that condition?
3. Subtract line 2 from line 1, that’s the approx value of the car.

Typical values:

Paint $3k+ bodywork
Upholstry $1k
Glass $ 800
Chrome, trim & misc $1000
Engine/cooling system/Etc $ 3500
Trans $1000
Driveshaft/u-joints/yoke $ 300
Differential $1k
Front suspension $1k
Rear suspension $ 500
Brake system $1000
Exhaust (including headers/manifolds) $1200

(FYI..worst case scenerios)

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