obwan93001
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Late this afternoon the doorbell rang and it was a young kid, driving a brand new Camaro btw, who wanted to buy my CS and/or my Dad's '66 coupe. Before he could finish his first sentence I told him "Neither of the Mustangs are for sale, sorry." He really wanted the CS though and asked what I'd sell it for if I was to today, I told him no less than $15k, not including all the parts and accessories I have "in stock". He begged me to sell it to him for that much and asked me to please give him 10 mins to go to the bank to get the money and I just kept telling him sorry man, I am not selling it, then he said "Well, they're both just sitting there not being driven anymore, come on." I laughed again and said "Dude, the CS is driven on a daily basis! And the other is my Dad's and isn't driven only cuz he had surgery and can't." He then asked me if I knew if it was a real CS and what it was worth restored and I said "Yep, I have the Marti report verifying it! Restored they go for anywhere from $20k to $35k depending on options and drivetrain and such." He said "No, man, they're more like $100k!" I laughed and said yea, if it was a rusted out Shelby maybe but if he gave the '68 GT/CS models about 5-10 yrs then maybe yea $100k. He really wanted me to show it to him and I said I didn't really have the time as I was quite busy at the time and on my way out the door. I told him it was just a C code 289 that didn't even have the original engine in it. He did a walk around of it then got in his Camaro and left. There are alot of families w/tons of money in this small city and wouldn't surprise me he had the money at his disposal but I was actually a little concerned after he left for whatever reason. Lots of peeps have come by, some when I've been here and others not, and never was the concern as high as it was today. Perhaps now cuz she's my daily driver I guess. I do have it fully insured w/State Farm at a value of $12k and will be raising that after the next round of upgrades and paint. Right now I only lock the doors w/all the windows up and vent windows closed/locked but now that it's my daily driver I don't even take the few secs to pull the coil wire out at the least anymore. I will be going to Harbor Freight in the morning and picking up one of their Club variations for some peace of mind. When I stay at the folks, where the kid came, I sleep in the bedroom in the front and can see/hear anyone trying to do anything to the cars in the driveway but at my apartment in the other side of the county I don't but do put a car cover over her as I live right next to the ocean so the less sand and saltwater I can get on her the better. Am moving soon so that won't be a prob for much longer anyhow.
Just thought I'd mention what happened as I kind of got a kick out of it and wanted to share it. Btw, I'm currently umemployed and yes the $15k would be nice but like I told the kid you can't measure the sentimental value. Simply, I love my CS! I have a load of parts and accessories that I've accumalated over the past few yrs when I was working so at least can keep working on the CS now. I'd even found a local who'll do the body work and paint on her for about $2k. This retired guy has been doing restos and engine rebuilds for years and his work is very good. Only thing I want to do myself is the rust repair, well at least cut out the two small spots on the doors and maybe two spots on the rear qtr in front of the wheel if needed. I'll cut it all out and prep it then have someone who knows WTF they're doing weld in the patch panels. I didn't like the guy's rust repair work as he tends to use filler after cutting things out unless he's being paid big bucks so to save me a little and make sure it's done right I'll do it. I'll post again some other time when all that is being done.
Oh, I did have another guy ask me the other day "Wow man! Is that really a numbered California Special??" I told him "It most certainly is!" He mentioned he really liked them alot and hadn't seen once since he was back in TX before he went into the military, said a friend at the time had one. It is cool getting nice comments even in the shape she's in now. Can't wait til she's been all dolled up. :grin:
Oscar
Just thought I'd mention what happened as I kind of got a kick out of it and wanted to share it. Btw, I'm currently umemployed and yes the $15k would be nice but like I told the kid you can't measure the sentimental value. Simply, I love my CS! I have a load of parts and accessories that I've accumalated over the past few yrs when I was working so at least can keep working on the CS now. I'd even found a local who'll do the body work and paint on her for about $2k. This retired guy has been doing restos and engine rebuilds for years and his work is very good. Only thing I want to do myself is the rust repair, well at least cut out the two small spots on the doors and maybe two spots on the rear qtr in front of the wheel if needed. I'll cut it all out and prep it then have someone who knows WTF they're doing weld in the patch panels. I didn't like the guy's rust repair work as he tends to use filler after cutting things out unless he's being paid big bucks so to save me a little and make sure it's done right I'll do it. I'll post again some other time when all that is being done.
Oh, I did have another guy ask me the other day "Wow man! Is that really a numbered California Special??" I told him "It most certainly is!" He mentioned he really liked them alot and hadn't seen once since he was back in TX before he went into the military, said a friend at the time had one. It is cool getting nice comments even in the shape she's in now. Can't wait til she's been all dolled up. :grin:
Oscar
I think you have one of the best engineered (for fun, sound, performance & winning appeal) GT/CS packages I have ever seen! It's a nice feeling to see strangers share your enthusiasm that way. 'Neat!
