Mustang Prices...

I'm 15 and saving up for a kick ass muscle car for my 2nd car (its going to take me about a year after I get my license to have enough money, so I'm going to drive my sisters passat until i get it.) I have a question about the prices about certain Mustangs. My favorite models are the 1969 or 1970 Fastback, or Mach1. Which would be more expensive? And by how much? Oh yea, I'm not looking to buy one that is in mint condition, I'm looking to buy around 5-6 thousand dollars, then fixing it up some.

Thanks

it just depends on how bad the condition is. How much would you be willing to work on. You can get one pretty cheap if you want to fix it up. Did you look on Auto Trader? They might have some in there that your looking for.

Fastbacks, especially mach 1's, aren't going to be easy to find for 6 grand. I bought my '69 coupe for 5500. It ran and it was in pretty good condition. The paint wasnt great, the body work was crap, and it turns out the motor was pretty much on its last legs when I bought it. But I love workin on it!

As previous poster said, don't expect much for $6K. I bought a 67 coupe for $7500, and it is in pretty good shape, many mods already done by PO, but just maintaining it and replacing worn parts, I'm up to $12K and counting. Speed cost money!

You can get a decent driver for 6000, usually just need paint. When buying though, you really need to check things out, GOOD. First point, don't buy off of the internet, always a bad idea. Get the word out on exactly what your looking for i.e. 1969 sportsroof, and just wait. Once you hear about some cars, go and look at them. Check EVERYTHING OUT. Look at the post about the Falcon in here to know what to look for, because you can really get some bad cars. Usually these cars aren't obviously in bad shape, but are hidden with paper towels and putty. Bring someone with you to look at these cars so you don't get burned, not that you will. You can get a real deal if you know how to buy. I know a guy that bought a near-perfect '66 Mustang for $650. He knew the guy was in need of money, so proposed that he give him $650 right now, or nothing at all. The guy hesitated and said yes. I know it was a little off subject, but I just want to prove that it can be done. By the way, it's interior was perfect, body was great, and just needed new paint. Hope you find what your looking for, and glad to see teenagers(like me) into the older cars.

It's gonna be kinda hard to find a goodish fastback because they are in high demand by restorers right now. I would suggest going with something newer like a 79-93 mustang, they are easy to find, and for what you want to pay for an old fastback, you could get a 79-93 in great condition and even have money left over (probably...).