hey everyone going to look at a 68 mustang this week. they are asking $11650 wondering what all i can expect for this price i will attach some pics that they posted on the internet and there discription also. this is my first classic mustang to buy and i am a little nervous about what to look for. any feed back would be great or any questions that i should be asking the owner would also be great. here is there discription.

1968 FORD MUSTANG, cpe,nice pnt,nice org int,buckets&console,very solid,v8,ps,pb,rns/drvs great,m

not much huh? i would like to gather all the questions that i should be asking and call with them before i go out as it is about an hour from my house. thanks

never mind i cant figure this picture thing out so here is the link. thanks for the time
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.co.../6/77148756.htm

 

That price seems a little high. Example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...4521076396&rd=1

I feel that the biggest concern will be rust. Hopefully you can inspect the under the car, floorpans, any leaking from the cowl, check the roof rails that they aren't damage. This could cause water to seep into the windows and then to the floor. Just be diligent. Good luck

 

Check out the FAQs above. There is a "new buyer's guide" that will give you some things to look for. The main one being RUST! Everyone seems to think their car is "rust free" when they're trying to sell it. The problem is that very few of those actually are, IME.

That price is a stretch, especially with that color combo. (most either hate or love it)

 

i like thecolor it makes me feel like i would actually have an antique car but i did a little more looking and found that the nationwide average retail for this car is ~$9700

 

another question, how can i be certain other than taking this guys word that the car the car is safe to run unleaded gasoline. i understand it needs to have hardened valve seats but is there any way of knowing for certain?

 

if its stock, dont worry about running unleaded gas. It will be fine. The 'hardened seats' issue isnt really a problem until/unless you run over 100k miles or so.....

its mostly a way for mechanics to sell hardened seats.
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Without tearing into it or looking at a receipt you really can't. However, I think folks often make way to big an issue about this. It is not like running unleaded gas is suddenly going to casue massive engine failure. The only real purpose to lead is to keep the old unhardened seats lubricated, thus change to hardened and it is no longer needed (plus lead doesn't burn as clean). If the engine hasn't been rebuilt odds are it has enough lead deposit on it so that it is not an issue for the average user. If it has been rebuilt in the last 10-15 years or so then odds are it was done with hardened seats. In either case, when in doubt an occasional can of lead substitute added to the gas is pretty cheap insurance.

 

great thanks for the help i will let you guys know how it goes tuesday. hopefully i will be posting pics of my new stang.