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Offline djc

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« on: October 10, 2009, 10:21:28 am »
Hello all :]

Just looking at purchasing a Mustang from the States and having a real hard time deciding on what to buy.

Obviously it will be something between 64-70 but just can't decide on body shape.

Its between Fastback and Convertible but just want to protect myself with resale down the track, as the wife is a little worried about paying that much for an older car, even though I have showed her the money they can bring.

I love the look of the 69-70 Mach 1.  However the convertible also appeals as does the Fastback.

So I thought I would throw it open to the ones who would know, YOU!

Appreciate any help or insight you could give.

Cheers,

DJC :2


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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2009, 10:29:48 am »
DJC.  I went with the fastback, but go with what you love...

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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2009, 10:30:10 am »
Id go either or. fastbacks are allways going to hold there value but my next car being sent to Oz as my driver will be a 64-66 convertible....thats just me and there in demand just as much as a fastback

It comes down to what you like really and how much your going to spend

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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2009, 10:31:53 am »
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DJC.  I went with the fastback, but go with what you love...


How funnys that macca...while I was writing the exact same thing you were too

Nice one brudda  :(

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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2009, 10:45:40 am »
Thanks guys,

The convertible would be great, but down in Tassie it may just be a little cold for the hood down most of the year and have been told that you get endless request for weddings.......

I do like the lines of the earlier fastbacks and if it was to be a Mach 1 I would have to say the 69 Mach 1 would be a preference over the 70 if I could choose.

But all in all I suppose it comes down to finding the best car for the $$$

Any options a must have?

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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2009, 10:47:39 am »
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Originally posted by djc
Thanks guys,

The convertible would be great, but down in Tassie it may just be a little cold for the hood down most of the year and have been told that you get endless request for weddings.......

I do like the lines of the earlier fastbacks and if it was to be a Mach 1 I would have to say the 69 Mach 1 would be a preference over the 70 if I could choose.

But all in all I suppose it comes down to finding the best car for the $$$

Any options a must have?  


Where are you in tassie?

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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2009, 10:48:47 am »
guy selling 2 "S" codes down in Tampa for $12k but they need to be painted and re assembled

if thats any help

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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2009, 10:55:30 am »
You never mentioned what the budget is?
Also, are you looking at a driver or a restorer?

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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2009, 11:12:54 am »
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Where are you in tassie?


Launceston :(

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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2009, 11:16:08 am »
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You never mentioned what the budget is?
Also, are you looking at a driver or a restorer?


Probably a driver, blown way too much money on cars over the years and I have had my purse strings tightened by the missus ;3


However at the right price a restorer could be on the cards ::

Budget of up to about 30K US for the right car.

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« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2009, 11:16:15 am »
Matt, great minds think alike..

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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2009, 11:18:52 am »
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Where are you in tassie?


Launceston :(


same here!

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« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2009, 11:20:30 am »
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guy selling 2 "S" codes down in Tampa for $12k but they need to be painted and re assembled

if thats any help


Hmmm,

What more can you tell me..........

Are they all complete etc

Sounds interesting

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« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2009, 11:25:21 am »
the 2 of em will make one good one...Ive allready looked at them for myself

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« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2009, 11:43:43 am »
Food for thought!

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« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2009, 05:59:21 pm »
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the 2 of em will make one good one...Ive allready looked at them for myself


Sent you an email ;{

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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2009, 10:46:03 pm »
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the 2 of em will make one good one...Ive already looked at them for myself


Whats floating around in Fastback or Convertible S Code that is in good nic at the moment?

Ive also sent you a few emails re getting on your email list but I haven't heard back at all;w