Red CS in LA

[U D-SIDE]

Hi guys...I'm still in the market for a '68 CS. (A real good deal CS!) I think this may be one of those "economic" times good deal.

Is someone local to this area to personally take a look? If so OR if not, what is your thoughts on this one?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/941338393.html

Thanks! Johnny B.

 

[aemoo28]

IMO it's too much $ considering the tough financial forecast. Then again, I paid $18K for mine.

 

[franklinair]

$7K paint job aside, it looks to me like a $14K car pending closer & first hand inspection. And I seriously doubt that my evaluation would raise the value - in all practicality, it would probably decrease, depending on what I found (good, bad, or indifferent)

Neil (skeptic) Hoppe

 

[CougarCJ]

That hood looks good, but can anyone say that it increases the value of a genuine GT/CS? No.

Hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like it may have the repop Shelby console too.

I have a hard time understanding why someone would spend good money on a quality paint job, but use a $5 universal radiator hose. Incorrect power steering hose too.

Bell is a minor hop, skip, and a jump, away from me, but I could go do the inspection for you if noone closer steps up.

Like Neil, I am a tough critic when it comes to sloppy work.

 

[franklinair]

There ya go Johnny. Have that car eyeballed up close & personal.

Neil

 

[U D-SIDE]

Bell is a minor hop, skip, and a jump, away from me, but I could go do the inspection for you

Thanks!.... but I think Neil has already talked me out of it.:undecided

Johnny B.

 

[rvrtrash]

I think I'd have him look at it if I was really interested in picking one up. By the time you add in a little body work, any good paint job is going to be 7K, so that's not a big deal, and I like the short Shelby hood and console. The thing is, if except for a few small, inexpensive items where he cheaped out, the rest of the car is good, you're getting a completely finished, low mileage car for thousands less than you could do it yourself for. Who knows. It might be flawless except for some hoses and he might be willing to drop another grand in todays market. You won't know unless you ask.

Steve

 

[franklinair]

Steve makes a good point. My main thrust is to have any car looked over by someone knowledgeable BEFORE purchasing. When trying to deal 'long distance' it's important to have this done. Fortunately, we have a network of folks that can do this as part of our family. The car in question may well be a creampuff with only a few minor glitches. But to be sure, look before you leap. This series of cars have a few areas prone to problems (leaks, rust, structure problems). The cosmetic (superficial) and mechanical aspects are a piece of cake, but if you have to get into floorpans and/or frame repair - get your wallet fattened up and a new 12 month calender. You'll need both.
There are MANY nice cars out there, most at a fair price. The trick is to sort out the chaff from the wheat. Forty years+ is a long time for things to deteriorate if not properly maintained & cared for, not to mention "improvements" some hobbyists inflict on them.
'Nuff said. Find a nice one. Buy it. Enjoy it.

Neil (soapbox) Hoppe