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| 1bad914 |
 Jul 12 2006, 06:12 AM
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I have the opportunity to trade my 914 for a 100% original and complete 64.5 Mustang convertible. It is in need of a full restoration, but is complete. I have not made up my mind yet, but on paper the value of the Mustang is actually more than my complete 914 with a bad motor. When complete the Mustang will be worth 4-5 times what my 914 will ever be. I doo all my own paint and body, so the resto will be parts only, the parts are all avaialbel and actually much cheaper then 914 parts. I'm leaning towards doing it.
The Mustang is a very early production car with a straight 6, it is an auto which is very rare. Whats everyones opinion, remember I was thinking of getting out of the Porsche game anyway. |
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| Porcharu |
Jul 12 2006, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 27-January 05 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 3,518 Region Association: Northern California |
It depends on what you want to do with it. If you something to look at in the garage a stock Mustang is a nice thing.
If you want to drive it you need to modify almost everything in the chassis. The power steering is horrible (I converted mine to the fast ratio manual box - but then most people can't drive the car due to the very high steering effort) , the brakes are flat out dangerous and of course it handles like a wallowing pig. The good news is nowdays all of that is easy (but not cheap) to fix and you can do it without butchering the car. After the chassis is fixed you can start making some power - this is super easy with a small Ford and you can do a lot and still look stock-ish. |
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1bad914 OT: Any early Mustang fans? Jul 12 2006, 06:12 AM
blitZ I think the 6 with automatic were fairly common, I... Jul 12 2006, 06:19 AM boboli914@att.net I would go for the Mustang :ph34r: I had grown up... Jul 12 2006, 06:37 AM David_S Seriously ....in my opinion .....don't do it u... Jul 12 2006, 06:48 AM Joe Ricard Not on your life.
Way back when I was car shopping... Jul 12 2006, 06:50 AM shelby/914 You are correct the Must will be more valuable whe... Jul 12 2006, 07:15 AM MBowman325 I've seen several running in decent shape 64-6... Jul 12 2006, 07:42 AM tat2dphreak I love the 'stangs... all the years, really...... Jul 12 2006, 07:50 AM 1bad914 The car comes with a complete 289 and an 8 inch re... Jul 12 2006, 08:29 AM boxstr I have had a 65 Convert and a fastback and I curr... Jul 12 2006, 09:15 AM jasons I've owned 2 65 fastbacks. They are fun cars ... Jul 12 2006, 09:31 AM 1bad914 I'm going over to look at it again tonight or ... Jul 12 2006, 09:44 AM boboli914@att.net Go for it! There are plenty of 914's to f... Jul 12 2006, 09:52 AM KaptKaos I wouldn't consider value of the car too highl... Jul 12 2006, 09:54 AM Sparky It's a conv, so the rust starts in the cowel, ... Jul 12 2006, 10:04 AM 1bad914 The torque boxes are bad and the floor boards are ... Jul 12 2006, 12:50 PM szuccaro Keep em both. Mustang values are guaranteed to go... Jul 12 2006, 01:25 PM Mike McGrath Why don't you just buy a Mustang and keep the ... Jul 12 2006, 03:05 PM So.Cal.914 Had a 72 pony I restored and it was a cool car and... Jul 12 2006, 09:13 PM 1bad914 I just want a nice beach cruiser, if I want to go ... Jul 13 2006, 04:41 AM black73 Mustangs are a lot of fun to restore and drive. My... Jul 13 2006, 08:32 PM 1bad914 I'm finally going over tonight to see the car ... Jul 14 2006, 04:35 AM lylegd Yes, I have a 65 fastback with a 289 and C4 automa... Jul 14 2006, 08:45 PM bondo Keep in mind that although parts seem cheap, there... Jul 14 2006, 08:53 PM effutuo101 My first car was a 64 Falcon Futura coup with a 26... Jul 14 2006, 11:10 PM 1bad914 Well I finally went over to check the car out a li... Jul 16 2006, 07:58 AM black73 Looks like a fairly early 64 1/2. The production #... Jul 16 2006, 07:06 PM 1bad914 Thanks!
I'm still struggling with this d... Jul 16 2006, 07:11 PM black73 That Mustang looks like a huge, long term project ... Jul 16 2006, 07:48 PM
1bad914 I must be a glutten for punishment, but I think I... Jul 17 2006, 12:37 PM |
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