1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
information is as follows:

Asking Price - $10,600

After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks


Model Year 66
Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
Automatic
Convertible

Exterior/Interior - Excellent
1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
factory job
2) No scratches or dents
3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
original pile)
4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
6) Tires- like new
7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works

Mechanical/Engine
1) Original 120,000 miles
2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
good when started las week)
3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)

Areas that Need attention:
1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.

Downside:
1) No power steering
2) No power brakes

Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?

wrote:
> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
> information is as follows:
>
> Asking Price - $10,600
>
> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
>
>
> Model Year 66
> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
> Automatic
> Convertible
>
> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
> factory job
> 2) No scratches or dents
> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
> original pile)
> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
> 6) Tires- like new
> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
>
> Mechanical/Engine
> 1) Original 120,000 miles
> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
> good when started las week)
> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
>
> Areas that Need attention:
> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
>
> Downside:
> 1) No power steering
> 2) No power brakes

wrote:
>
> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
> information is as follows:
>
> Asking Price - $10,600
>
> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
>
> Model Year 66
> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
> Automatic
> Convertible
>
> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
> factory job
> 2) No scratches or dents
> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
> original pile)
> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
> 6) Tires- like new
> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
>
> Mechanical/Engine
> 1) Original 120,000 miles
> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
> good when started las week)
> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
>
> Areas that Need attention:
> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
>
> Downside:
> 1) No power steering
> 2) No power brakes

Even in a convertible, a 6 cylinder is an albatross. Personally, I'd
give it a pass at that price

How old are you? Even with a six cylinder, a nice convertible is a good
investment. And from what I've seen, the price is not unreasonable.

"rubior2" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?
>
> wrote:
>> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
>> information is as follows:
>>
>> Asking Price - $10,600
>>
>> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
>> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
>>
>>
>> Model Year 66
>> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
>> Automatic
>> Convertible
>>
>> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
>> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
>> factory job
>> 2) No scratches or dents
>> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
>> original pile)
>> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
>> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
>> 6) Tires- like new
>> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
>>
>> Mechanical/Engine
>> 1) Original 120,000 miles
>> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
>> good when started las week)
>> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
>> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
>>
>> Areas that Need attention:
>> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
>> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
>>
>> Downside:
>> 1) No power steering
>> 2) No power brakes
>

My intentions are to sell this car for a profit if I can. Having done
a little bit of research, I am comming to the conclusion that in its
present condition I might be able to turn a quick profit. What I am
trying to ascertain is a realistic estimate of how much this car would
be worth. Any ideas?

c m prince wrote:
> How old are you? Even with a six cylinder, a nice convertible is a good
> investment. And from what I've seen, the price is not unreasonable.
>
> "rubior2" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> > Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?
> >
> > wrote:
> >> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
> >> information is as follows:
> >>
> >> Asking Price - $10,600
> >>
> >> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
> >> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
> >>
> >>
> >> Model Year 66
> >> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
> >> Automatic
> >> Convertible
> >>
> >> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
> >> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
> >> factory job
> >> 2) No scratches or dents
> >> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
> >> original pile)
> >> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
> >> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
> >> 6) Tires- like new
> >> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
> >>
> >> Mechanical/Engine
> >> 1) Original 120,000 miles
> >> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
> >> good when started las week)
> >> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
> >> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
> >>
> >> Areas that Need attention:
> >> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
> >> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
> >>
> >> Downside:
> >> 1) No power steering
> >> 2) No power brakes
> >

Have you checked Ebay Motors for similiar prices? That's where I found my
wife's nice 68 coupe. I couldn't afford any of the ragtops there.

"rubior2" > wrote in message
ups.com...
> My intentions are to sell this car for a profit if I can. Having done
> a little bit of research, I am comming to the conclusion that in its
> present condition I might be able to turn a quick profit. What I am
> trying to ascertain is a realistic estimate of how much this car would
> be worth. Any ideas?
>
> c m prince wrote:
>> How old are you? Even with a six cylinder, a nice convertible is a good
>> investment. And from what I've seen, the price is not unreasonable.
>>
>> "rubior2" > wrote in message
>> oups.com...
>> > Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?
>> >
>> > wrote:
>> >> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
>> >> information is as follows:
>> >>
>> >> Asking Price - $10,600
>> >>
>> >> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
>> >> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Model Year 66
>> >> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
>> >> Automatic
>> >> Convertible
>> >>
>> >> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
>> >> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
>> >> factory job
>> >> 2) No scratches or dents
>> >> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
>> >> original pile)
>> >> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
>> >> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
>> >> 6) Tires- like new
>> >> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
>> >>
>> >> Mechanical/Engine
>> >> 1) Original 120,000 miles
>> >> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
>> >> good when started las week)
>> >> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
>> >> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
>> >>
>> >> Areas that Need attention:
>> >> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
>> >> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
>> >>
>> >> Downside:
>> >> 1) No power steering
>> >> 2) No power brakes
>> >
>

Based on your question, I have started scouring the ebay site. So far,
I've found two that are very simmilar to the one I am considering
buying. Current bids for these two cars range from $12,050 to $9,300.

The main difference between these cars and the one I am considering is
the level of reconstruction/restoration. These two cars have had body
parts replaced because of rust. The one I am looking at has no rust
and all parts are original. Also the car has been in storage for a
total of 14 years. I think I am going to pull the trigger on it.
Thanks for your advice and help.



c m prince wrote:
> Have you checked Ebay Motors for similiar prices? That's where I found my
> wife's nice 68 coupe. I couldn't afford any of the ragtops there.
>
> "rubior2" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
> > My intentions are to sell this car for a profit if I can. Having done
> > a little bit of research, I am comming to the conclusion that in its
> > present condition I might be able to turn a quick profit. What I am
> > trying to ascertain is a realistic estimate of how much this car would
> > be worth. Any ideas?
> >
> > c m prince wrote:
> >> How old are you? Even with a six cylinder, a nice convertible is a good
> >> investment. And from what I've seen, the price is not unreasonable.
> >>
> >> "rubior2" > wrote in message
> >> oups.com...
> >> > Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?
> >> >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
> >> >> information is as follows:
> >> >>
> >> >> Asking Price - $10,600
> >> >>
> >> >> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
> >> >> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Model Year 66
> >> >> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
> >> >> Automatic
> >> >> Convertible
> >> >>
> >> >> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
> >> >> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
> >> >> factory job
> >> >> 2) No scratches or dents
> >> >> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
> >> >> original pile)
> >> >> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
> >> >> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
> >> >> 6) Tires- like new
> >> >> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
> >> >>
> >> >> Mechanical/Engine
> >> >> 1) Original 120,000 miles
> >> >> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
> >> >> good when started las week)
> >> >> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
> >> >> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
> >> >>
> >> >> Areas that Need attention:
> >> >> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
> >> >> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
> >> >>
> >> >> Downside:
> >> >> 1) No power steering
> >> >> 2) No power brakes
> >> >
> >

Based on your question, I have started scouring the ebay site. So far,
I've found two that are very simmilar to the one I am considering
buying. Current bids for these two cars range from $12,050 to $9,300.

The main difference between these cars and the one I am considering is
the level of reconstruction/restoration. These two cars have had body
parts replaced because of rust. The one I am looking at has no rust
and all parts are original. Also the car has been in storage for a
total of 14 years. I think I am going to pull the trigger on it.
Thanks for your advice and help.



c m prince wrote:
> Have you checked Ebay Motors for similiar prices? That's where I found my
> wife's nice 68 coupe. I couldn't afford any of the ragtops there.
>
> "rubior2" > wrote in message
> ups.com...
> > My intentions are to sell this car for a profit if I can. Having done
> > a little bit of research, I am comming to the conclusion that in its
> > present condition I might be able to turn a quick profit. What I am
> > trying to ascertain is a realistic estimate of how much this car would
> > be worth. Any ideas?
> >
> > c m prince wrote:
> >> How old are you? Even with a six cylinder, a nice convertible is a good
> >> investment. And from what I've seen, the price is not unreasonable.
> >>
> >> "rubior2" > wrote in message
> >> oups.com...
> >> > Based on the information I provided, is the asking price reasonable?
> >> >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >> I'm looking for some advice on a potential mustang purchase. Relevant
> >> >> information is as follows:
> >> >>
> >> >> Asking Price - $10,600
> >> >>
> >> >> After 6 years of being idle, car was started last week.
> >> >> Towed the car to garage for brake job and fluid checks
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Model Year 66
> >> >> Engine 6 cylinder- 200 straight in- line
> >> >> Automatic
> >> >> Convertible
> >> >>
> >> >> Exterior/Interior - Excellent
> >> >> 1) $3000 paint job- original color MG sports green - looks like
> >> >> factory job
> >> >> 2) No scratches or dents
> >> >> 3) Interior excellent condition- no tears, carpet new (matches
> >> >> original pile)
> >> >> 4) Dash - looks like new; I don't know if this is restored or new-
> >> >> 5) No rust- California car, 2nd owner, bought this car in 1971
> >> >> 6) Tires- like new
> >> >> 7) Convertible - new top; looks new; automatic hydraulics works
> >> >>
> >> >> Mechanical/Engine
> >> >> 1) Original 120,000 miles
> >> >> 2) Engine work never done (runs good after 6 years of non-use ; ran
> >> >> good when started las week)
> >> >> 3) Transmission/ shifts rough after sitting for 6 years
> >> >> 4) New brakes installed last week (1 Sept 06)
> >> >>
> >> >> Areas that Need attention:
> >> >> 1) Transmission needs to be serviced - shifts rough
> >> >> 2) Engine is original with 120,000 miles.
> >> >>
> >> >> Downside:
> >> >> 1) No power steering
> >> >> 2) No power brakes
> >> >
> >