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Questions to ask when purchasing '73 mustang Mach-1?

Hi again, I've been thinking on whether i should purchase the '73 Mach-1 and I've decided I really want to. I know I don't know much about cars, but I want to learn and I think a 'cool' car like this is the best way. I also want to maintain it on my own.

I've been working on a list of what I should ask the owner about the car. What other questions would you ask a seller when buying a Classic Mustang? Assume that this car isn't being purchased for restoration; it'll be used as soon as it leaves the lot. For those who haven't seen the previous posts, it's a '73 Mustang Mach-1 with automatic transmission.

This is what I have so far:

1)vin Number? 2)Door tag number? 3)How many owners? 4)What engine does it have? 5)What parts have been changed? 6)Has it been in an accident? 7)Has the car been repainted? 8)Condition of the dash? 9)Condition of the seats? 10)Where does it have rust? **Should I ask for specifics? Example, is there rust on the doors? 11)Any problems with automatic transmission (ie. delayed engagement, fluid level low)? 12)Any problems with engine? Is engine oil clean? Are there any leaks? Is smoke coming out of the exhaust? Any awkward noises? 13)Does A/C work? Owner said that it worked but it needed gas.

The good news is that I went to one town when I checked it on Saturday, and when I called yesterday, the owner was at another town (about 50+ miles away). So I can only assume that the car's been driven at least 50 miles.

Are there any other questions I should ask the owner that are specific to this year's Mustang?

Thanks again.

Reply to
Angel Monson
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A lot of your question you should find the answer yourself instead of completely trusting the owner. For instance,w ith rust you are crawling under the car and checking the floorpans and trunk and everywhere else. Repainted you will need to look for overspray (on the rubber). Matching numbers, buy a book on that; many places do sell them and books on how to shop for old Mustangs.

Reply to
Mauricio Tavares

You sure you want the 73? Most people think the 69-70 Mach 1 are the prettiest.

Merc

Reply to
Merc

Monson is looking at the '73 because a 460 can drop right in with factory mounts and will subsequently steamroller your 351, Windsor Boy :)

Where's your Thunder Snake #?

Still selling yours?

Yo, Mauricio. Any relation to the music Tavares?

Reply to
CobraJet

Yes I am still hoping to sell and build a 66 shortbox f-100 or a 67-69 shortbox f-100 - of course I will have a built 460! :) The real question is though, will anyone pay what I think the car is worth?

Merc Thundersnake#16

Reply to
Merc

The reason I'm asking this is that there's some nifty irony here. You, "Tavares", have replied to a post from "Angel". 30 years ago the band "Tavares" had a HUGE disco hit called "Heaven Must Be Missing an

*Angel*".

Just one of those Old Fart things, I guess.

Reply to
CobraJet

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:14:56 -0700, CobraJet rearranged some electrons to form:

Damn, that's a lot of snow.

Reply to
David M

CobraJet wrote in news:260120051714561176% snipped-for-privacy@streetracer.sfv:

Oh drool....69 Mach 1....

Reply to
Nicodemus Telrenner

You selling? Tell me about it please.

Reply to
John

Yes, its a 69 deluxe interior fastback built into a mach 1 clone. It has a

Reply to
Merc

Yes, its a 69 deluxe interior fastback built into a mach 1 clone. It has a

351 W with FMX trans and comes with the #s matching 302. The W is a 69 model and has edelbrock intake and carb, and hedman headers. The motor has less than 40000 miles. The trans is fresh with shift kit. The drivetrain has been gone through front to back. Everything new. Big sway bar up front, power steering and brakes, lots of rare options, can send you the marti auto works report upon request. No rust. Rims and bumpers need rechroming. Interior needs carpets and seats recovered. Runs and drives very nice. E-brake not hooked up. Will have more pics soon.
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Merc

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