newbie looking at 69 Mach1

[Masterblaster7212]

I agree as well. WAY TOO HIGH:

There is a 1970 shelby here in Denver area that is selling for 41,000.

It needs a little work but not too much.

There is also a 1969 MACH 1 here in the area for 40,000 that looks way better on craigs list ( mist blue one).

Personally; I believe that for that price you ought to have at least a 428 CJ car in really good shape.
I have seen Cobra Jet cars in really good shape sell nationwide this year in the 23-32,000 range.

I do nationwide Craigslist searches all the time.

[family man]

Thanks once again for all help.

I called the dealer and they said the seller will not take a penny less than the asking price. It's one of those instances where it sells for the asking price or it doesn't sell. So, I'm going to pass on it.

[Rare Pony]

Don't give up the right Mach 1 will be out there for you. Keep us posted on your search and don't be a stranger.

[Steven Harris]

Mike,

No doubt you have seen this thread and ad that Joe posted: http://mach1club.com/showthread.php?tid=3298 and although it is a 1970 verses the 1969 it is a good feeler for reality pricing for an original and untouched car. There's a 69 out there somewhere just like it.

[Mach 1 Club]

Steven that one sold and has been removed.

[Steven Harris]

Mike,

Joe just added another one! Check it out: http://mach1club.com/showthread.php?tid=3342

[Klutch]

$44,900 and he's got an aftermarket tachometer strapped to the steering column? For that price, it should have an in-dash tachometer. Or, at the very least, a hood tach. Price drop!

It see it's also got a '70 Hurst shifter; not original. Price drop!

The engine and engine compartment are custom. Price drop!

I think what really drives a high price for a Mach 1 is being at or very close to concours condition. Custom touches are nice and I do like them. But custom touches are much easier, and even less expensive, than doing a concours restoration. If you don't want to go concourse, fine. But don't expect to get a concours price for a restomod. And I think $44,900 is a concours price for that car.

[robsilveri]

I have to agree, $44k is a bit high. I paid $32k for my 69 Mach 1 last October and mine is similar. Same colour, M-code 351-4V, Code 6 - 4-speed close ratio, code 5 axle 3.25. Apart from the factory incorrect changes mentioned above also note that is has the wrong exhaust tips and the big one - the rim-blow steering wheel. I'll bet my mother-in law it doesnt work and is all cracked up given it has the steering wheel cover - mine is exactly the same - doesnt work!
   
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[chutsonjr@yahoo.com]

I am glad they didn,t push you into buying the car even when you were wanting that real bad . I,m sure you work very hard for the money you have . You could turn your want into your familys project . C . L .