I have the opportunity to trade for my brother's 1970 Boss 302. He has put about $30,000 into professional body work into the car. Right now the motor is out of the car (original but needs a rebuild) has an "N" case rearend? needs boss specific fenders, louvors, spoiler, all gas electrical lines are gone... what do u guys think this car is worth?

 

Wait, trade the cobra? That's a no! If it's the '97, even that'd be tough. I wouldn't do it

 

Anyone have any idea what this car is worth? I know that the economy has been rough on these classic cars so is it possible that the car is worth less than the money put into it? It mostly needs to be assembled, missing some stuff like louvers, spoilers.... have a complete interior have the shaker hood scoop but some parts may be missing.... anyone have any ideas? the car even has the original window sticker

 

Well, here's a 1970 Boss for $69.9k. That should give some place to start with. You would have to figure out how much it would cost to get it to this state. Hope this helps......

http://www.nevadaclassics.com/listing.php?id=50034

Model: 1970 Ford Mustang

Price: $69,900

Here's a very nice, driver quality 1970 Boss 302, complete with build sheet and window sticker (see below). Original 'G' code block, power disc brakes, four speed, shaker hood, Traction-Lok rear differential, rear window slats, front and rear spoilers, Calypso Coral (orange) with black interior. Solid mechanically and structurally. Here's a chance to own a piece of Trans Am history at a very attractive price. Actual selling prices for #2 condition Boss 302's have averaged $96,800 over the last 60 days (SourceCPI's Collectible Vehicle Value Guide - July/August 2006). Prices are up 7% in the last 60 days making this an excellent investment and a fun toy. With a little TLC and undercarriage detailing, this car is a show winner.

Details/Options: Original 'G' Code Block, Power Disc Brakes, Traction-Lok Rear Differential, Shaker Hood, Rear Window Slats, Front and Rear Spoilers, Build Sheet, Window Sticker

 

I don't think I have the money, knowledge or skill to restore this car myself. I'm trying to register into the boss302 registry. I'm hoping I can get a better idea of what the car is worth and how much money I may need to dump into it to make it a clean driver.

 

I'm the same way about restoring Mustangs. But doing it like that can be expensive. The shop I go to mainly works on first and second generation Mustangs. I've spent a lot on my car, a lot more then I could ever get back by selling it. But yours could be worth up to 70k after you're done.

Are there any good restoration shops in your area that have experience with Mustangs? You could go there and talk to them about how much it would cost to restore your car.

 

My main problem is finding Boss 302 specific parts. Talk about a needle in a haystack. Most of the bodywork is complete it just needs to be put together and have its guts filled (has no interior, gas or electrical lines and a motor rebuild (last ran about 15years ago). I seriously have no money to invest into this car in the near future but unlike the Cobra it won't drop in value while I build up my funds.

 

In that case then restoring an old Mustang is not for you! Let me tell you from the voice of experience! That was a very expensive lesson I learned when I bought my 65 a little over a year ago.

It has cost me thousands of dollars to restore mine, and I could still use a paint job!

See if your brother can sell it to somebody else, it sounds like will take a lot of money to get this car right. If had the skills, and wanted to do it in your garage on the weekends then maybe, but that doesn't sound like you. Or ME for that matter........

 

dont bother restoring it buy it, get it going and make yourself a supreme drivers car. the amount of joy a car like this could put on your face is staggering

its not gonna go down in value while you have it and its a nice thing to have around. wrenching can keep ones mind sane.

plus its a freaking boss 302. Think about how satisfying it'd be to be able to wake up every morning and remember "oh hey, I own a Boss 302. I'm awesome"

 

Yup. Restoring a car is expensive. You need lots of time and lots of money. You also need a shop willing to work on the car for extended periods of time (most don't want to tie up a bay for weeks on end). Not to mention a new daily driver.

If you have the resources, go for it, if not, thats cool too.

 

if you have an alternative daily driver do it .. if not get one and do it ..

 

Sadly I will never know that feeling.

 

hey you dont know that :P

 

My 1997 GT is my daily, I may have an interested buyer in the Boss so If I go through with it I'll sell the Boss use the 90 LX as a toy for the Summer then get myself a low mile 07-09 GT500 next Spring.

 

I got some pics of the Boss

 

way too much work .. let it go

 

Yes, even if you were doing the work yourself it would cost a lot of money....

 

Too much work IMHO.

 

That's a 302 shell man, in no way is that plus an electrically gremlinned '92 worth your termie. IMHO

 

I only took a pic of the shell but the car has a full interior, fenders, trunk, doors, hood, numbers matching engine.....the biggest problem is finding things like the louvers spoilers and putting it together since it has ni gas or electrical lines.