Messages

Well, went to see it yesterday. What a poor poor car. Original 428 is gone, was replaced with a 390. Floorboards rotted thru. Missing passenger door. Interior was trashed. Animals were definitely nesting in it. Raccoon seems to have gnawed thru a part of the hood. Interior dash and trim extremely corroded. It had 4 flat tires and was on a gravel floor, was hard to see but the frame looked questionable as well. Only thing saveable to me, looked like the trunk lid, front fenders, hood could prob be repaired, roll bar , and maybe a few other items. Driver door wouldn't open, it was frozen in place. Looking at the gaps on the door, wouldn't be shocked if the frame was starting to buckle. Been in a barn since 1980, pretty much neglected and left to rot. It was grabber blue, then painted red, then painted a dark blue at some point in its life.

Owner doesn't think its all that bad. He said if he doesn't get 30k, he will restore it himself. I just don't think this one can be saved.

I dont mind spending to do it right, even if I have to spread it out out several years.

Is it a matter of simply finding the correct proper date code 428 block, heads, and other items , to get it back to par? Or were the engines in these vin matched from the factory ?

Bummer. Found out today the original 428 is gone. Now has a 390.

From what it sounds like, based on the information I have been given, it sounds to be more of a basket case, rather than just needing some work. Meaning, likely some varment defecation, some body rust , and so on. Pretty much put away four decades ago in a barn, and left to fend for itself.

thanks for the replies. Figured this would be a good place to get some info.

Seems to be alot of pricing data out there for restored ones out there. But for project cars, not seeing much info.

Assuming everything checks out to be 100% legitimate and complete, whats a fair ballpark offer for one in need of a total proper restoration? I dont wanna lowball anyone, nor shoot myself in the foot. I mean, 10k, 20k, 30k +?

A friend called me recently about a 69 GT500 in need of a total restoration. Been sitting in a barn for 40 plus years in Indiana. As far as I know, its supposed to be a numbers matching car. Its all there, but pretty rough. Havent talked numbers yet. Not sure what a good price to pay would be if it checks out to be what its supposed to be. Any thoughts on that, or tips ? Would love to bring another one back to life. Thanks in advance