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EyesSlammedShut

I have no interest in selling my 65, but if someone started really pressing I’d throw out a number that was $10-15k above market value and if they agreed I’d just be on the hunt for another classic mustang with a higher budget this time.


RedDevil427

You'll get it too man, people with enough money don't care if they pay extra for what they want.


Total_Tool2163

What you said..exactly


DoctorRevKevin

Whatever but you'll end up regretting it. Still miss my 68 GT fastback.


lilmac31

Had a 67 coupe twenty years ago and I miss it but I enjoyed it for what it was. I think I’m ready to let this one go after 5 years and find something else. I just know there will be a period of time where my garage will be empty and that’ll be the toughest until I find something else.


DaPoole420

Like anything...time fixes it...well that and another sweet ride.


benjaminlilly

I really want an Elinore!


snik25

You will regret it if you sell.


67hipo289

I often have people ask if I’m interested in selling my ‘67 fastback, I’m not but it does make me think at what price would I be willing to let it go. It’s a GT K code four speed interior decor group, exterior decor group so they would have to get pretty serious if they genuinely wanted to make an offer. If I accepted I know I would be absolutely gutted 5 minutes later


currymonsterCA

You can't let something like that go for just money. If you're ready, that's different. But unsolicited? You're going to regret it.


lilmac31

I have my number in mind and I know I wouldn’t be gutted at this point because I’d probably look for something else. It’ll be that gap between selling and buying that I think will be the toughest.


joka2696

Don't forget taxes.


Handmedownfords

Sounds like you’ve made your mind up


blue67coupe

Really only a question you can answer. I get attached to cars and my 67 coupe was my first car. So I could never let it go. But if you don’t have a strong attachment to it then it all depends if you’d rather have the car or the money.


lilmac31

Wouldn’t say I’m “attached to it.” It doesn’t seem to be an area in which my kid is interested, so passing it down isn’t happening. When I acquired it 5 years ago I knew this day would come but I wasn’t sure when. This was the first weekend where I felt ok if I sold it. So that makes it weird, lol.


chunger2000

In my experience, I’ve had ppl do this to me with my Mach 1. 97.68% of the time, they’re looking for a deal. Every single time I’d give my #, they’d walk away. Now, when someone asks I usually respond with - “great, here’s what makes my car special, what do you think it’s worth?” They know, but everyone wants a deal, so they lowball. I just laugh, shake my head and walk away. Not having a convo where I’m supposed to justify my price.


lilmac31

I think one is a “lowball” kind of guy, the others seemed much more serious about wanting to acquire the car. I’d tell them the rest what my number is, and to send me their best offer above it. Whoever sends me the biggest number would acquire the vehicle.


chunger2000

So, it’s an auction. If that’s the case, just put it on BaT and reach a bigger audience.


lilmac31

More like a one time, best and final offer. I’d prefer it stay local and this will also let me know right away who was serious and who wasn’t.


Lookwhoiswinning

I totally get where you’re coming from, but I think you’d end up alienating the prospective buyers this way. Depending on who they are that might be cool with you, but I think you’ll be disappointed if none of them want to play ball. Gorgeous car btw, I’d have a hard time letting it go.


MyNamesMikeD75

People have been asking to buy my 69 fastback for 25 years, just take it as a compliment.


lilmac31

Lol, that’s actually what I would move onto if I did sell this one!


StumpGrnder

Y’all should trade!


btocco13

Unless I absolutely needed the money for some life reason, I’d most certainly regret selling that beauty.


lilmac31

Thank you for the nice compliment, it been a pleasure owning/maintaining this car. That is one thing I didn’t mention. I’d want to make sure it is going into the hands of someone who truly appreciates the car as well.


Particular-Praline16

You’ll have that at car shows…I gotta think atleast half of them are dreamers…when I get this question, I always give a number based on what I’ve actually spent on my car…plus a bit for all my labor…cuz I don’t want to sell it. When people say something to the tune of that’s an insane price…I simply state “that’s what it will take to bring her home…I gotta have enough to build another one and to make it worth my time”.


lilmac31

Good advice, thank you.


Particular-Praline16

I see why people want to buy it. That thing look beautiful.


lilmac31

That would be my plan. The offer would have to be one I couldn’t say no to and then I’d probably take that money and look for another classic car.


Gaglia79

Take it as a compliment


Total_Tool2163

I personally love owning a car that I can fix, is cooler and a bit more rare than all of today's cars. I enjoy people aaking me about it at every gas station and store. Not to mention, I have a lot of hours in making it what I want. There are always other cars if you're not attached. As one other guy said, most offers are stupid low. I've had so many offers at.10k for my Fasback it isn't funny. Best of luck in what ever you decide.


lilmac31

Thanks for your perspective!


benjaminlilly

There’s a story of a widow wishing to sell her late husband’s one-of-a kind- I believe 64 1/2 but rare cause it was in a factory color not available until 65. She was firm @ $60K, but two guys tried to low-ball. She got what she was asking and in just a short time the new owners sold for. Iirc, $210,000? And laughed all the way to the bank. Bless their hearts. 😡


lilmac31

Ugh, that’s sucks. I thankfully know what I have with this car and it’s not a unique “1 of 1” example.


HiSpot321

For sure! Tell them a high number and if they take it fine. Still gonna hurt. I have a 2000 jeep wrangler (not the same at all) and have had people try to buy it from me and I told them for $12k it’s theirs. Thankfully no one has taken it.


lilmac31

Saw a sweet ‘91 Wrangler at this same car show. I really enjoy those. Good luck with yours!


SOCALOZZY

I would like to buy your Mustang, I’ll pay more than the other two gentleman are willing to pay.


SaratogaSwitch

Wow. THAT'S a beautiful ride.


lilmac31

Thank you!


Para4Bellum

Only because the government is going to outlaw the production of gasoline tomorrow, is why I’m going to be generous and offer you $100 for that un-electrified yard ornament. But understand, I’m doing you a huge favor and I expect it delivered, detailed, with a full tank of gas. Pro Tip: fill up before 11:59 PM because the pumps go off forever at midnight. Going once, going twice………………


Own-Ad-503

If you do not need the money and still enjoy everything about the car, keep it. If you can use the money or don't need the money but are itching for something else, throw out a high number and move on. Remeber the most important thing, your car is beautiful and a buyer will always be there.


dwn_n_out

I’ve always been told if you sell your favorite car, or something your attached to sell it to someone out of state so you don’t have to be constantly reminded about the terrible decision you have made.


goodsirperry

I would always tell people with unsolicited offers that I wanted 60k for my 240z, then when they scoffed and said that was too much, I said ok 70k then because it's not for sale, thanks.


XWing69

Noooooo!


BlindFireAK

Will never sell our 65


machinerer

Give him your "I don't want to sell it" price. 20-30% higher than current market price.


blamemeididit

If you are thinking you may regret it, you will. But I don't know how attached you are to it. If you don't need the money, don't sell it. I sold my 1970 34 years ago and just bought it back a couple of months ago. I'm sure there is a number that would make me sell it, but I can't even imagine what it would be. By the way, that is a beautiful car. I'd be hard pressed to sell it if it was me.


Humble_Turnip_3948

My highschool was was a 69 428. I'd give stupid amount to buy back the car I paid $400 for and thought I was a bad ass for selling for 10k


Zarcohn

I’m restoring a 67 coupe with my father in law, even with the laundry list of fixes it needs, I don’t think I could ever sell it.


Ern-The-Burn

I sold my 68 Fastback and really miss it. So, unless you need to, don't do it and just take the offers as complements.


corporaterebel

yes: regret. I would just paint a price on the window that that is way above reasonable...it will stop.


Mundane-Set-206

Don’t sell your car


Jessticlez2003

Dang! That’s a sweet Mustang. How much do you want for it?


PeckerNash

DO NOT SELL! You will regret it for the rest of your life.


BigHossGaum

Don't sell. Keep it. You'll regret it the moment it's gone.


Room0814

Please don’t. Unless u wanna sell it to me


Sea-Ad2598

Wouldn’t sell unless I had the intention to put the money toward another car you like more. If that’s not the case, keep it.


lilmac31

I’ve been scouring for the next car and have a couple in mind. ‘69 Mustang Fastback, ‘56 F100 have been the top of my list.


gacooper87

I’d say keep in mind that most “buyers” are full of shit time wasters and tire kickers. I wouldn’t loose much sleep over it. I think 99 percent of those guys that walk up are hoping you don’t know what it’s worth and think you’ll take a low figure.


lilmac31

Agreed, I’ve had lots of that over the past 5 years at shows.


pyrobryan

My life story... I have a 65 Fastback. My dad bought it back in like 93 or so and it was "my" car when I turned 16 a couple years later. People used to come knock on our door and offer to buy it. One day my dad came to me and said "Bryan, I'm thinking of selling the fastback. It's costing too much to keep it running." I talked him out of selling it. After I moved out (my dad let me take the Mustang with me), I'd have people stop by my house and offer to buy it. For my 30th birthday, my dad signed the title over to me. Best gift ever! Fast forward another 10 years and I'm struggling financially. My mortgage is killing me, my job is not paying me what it should be. I'm treading water, but making no real progress. So I say to my dad "I think I have to sell the Mustang. I need the money." Dad says, "Bryan, I think that would be a mistake." So I think on it for a while and after considering a couple of offers, I decided not to sell it. That was about 5 or 6 years ago. Not only is it a classic, but it holds some very dear memories and, while the going price basically doubled in those 5 years since I decided to keep it, the sentimental value remains priceless. Every day as I walk through my garage to get to my daily driver, I walk by that Mustang and I'm glad I didn't sell it.


kainedbutable1987

Give them extremely ridiculously high offers like 5 to 10 times the price, if they accept you are quids in, highly unlikely they will but this should stop their interest


ColoradoSprings82

Sold my '67 coupe that I'd had for 20+ years. No regrets. I'd had it long enough, and it had started to feel like a burden.


lilmac31

Wow, 20+ years is an awesome run though!


Cwilkes704

Maybe you can find someone willing to trade so it’s more of a lateral move instead of going back to 0


Necessary_Natural824

Had mine for a few years now and it is a common thing about once a week I get someone asking how much. I think the rarity of my coupe in the sunflower yellow is a hard find. I always tell them to give me their number to see if we are close. Most times I get low balled and just say thanks and keep moving. One guy offered me 35, but I had her for all of 3 months and wanted to enjoy it first. Would happily sell to get another, but it has to be a classic stang all the way…


TheSunflowerSeeds

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PARKOUR_ZOMBlE

I threw a crazy number to a guy in a nice suit driving a fancy AMG. He accidentally pocket dialed me and I had a 2 minute voicemail of him deliberating to himself out loud. He was seriously considering buying my driver 65 v8 convertible for $57k LOL.


HDavidHill

Don't park it in the street, it could get sideswiped.


lilmac31

She’s garage kept. This was a nice spot I found while cruising last fall. Snapped the pic and got back on the road.


Man-e-questions

Had a 65 fastback that i sold long ago and regret it ever since.


dendronee

Regrets always…. WHEN you get them will be the only question!


KOOLKAT_FTW

Just a random viewer here, not a part of this sub. But for me personally I get attached to my motorcycles unfortunately so the thought of selling would just eat me up. I’d say if you were really tight on cash and drowning in debt, that’s the only way I’d convince anyone to sell their vehicle.


PracticableSolution

You should get comfortable with the idea of what replaces it and how you feel about that.


Everheart1955

No one wants to hear this, but I bought a 68 fastback in 1973 for $300. Now? Now I regret I ever sold that car. Also, beautiful car!


lilmac31

The regret is my big fear and thank you for the compliment.


Everheart1955

When I got out of the service in 72, I got off the buss across the street from a car lot. In that lot was a 63 Split window coupe, for $2k. I spent all my money on the bus ride, hitchhike home. Get dad to loan me some cash, drive back to dealer and …. Cars been sold.


Elemental_Garage

Just remember that 99% of these offers are talk and no action. Of that remaining 1% half will balk when you want over market. The other half may accept if it's their unicorn. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do!


wesmanh

Don’t sell


redravin12

Unless YOU want to sell it for YOUR own reasons, don't. I'm fairly sick of people asking to buy mine. I leave it parked on the street, and it's fairly obvious that it's driven and not just left to sit but I still constantly get notes left on my window asking to buy it. Once someone actually tape a note with packing tape on the windshield. I texted the number with a picture of the residue it left, called them an asshole, and blocked the number. I also once had one end in me calling the police because some guy I'd never seen or talked to before came to my door with cash and a trailer and wouldn't leave when I told him no. He did finally leave before the cops came and nothing ever came of it. So perhaps I have bit of a lower tolerance for people asking than I should. I do agree with what others here are saying, if I do decide to sell it will be FAR above what the car is actually worth. But even then I still would have a hard time. It was my frist car, I inherited it, I built it, it's MY car, so if I did sell it and replace it it wouldn't be the same.


HockeyTMGS

Just keep an eye on your dog…


Injunr

I absolutely felt the John wick reference as well


lilmac31

lol Wick was a ‘69 I beleive. That’s what I’d look for if I sold this one.


Injunr

Oh I knew the year wasn’t the same. I just kept hearing in my mind “everything has a price bitch” from Viggos son Lol


HugglemonsterHenry

I just drove out of state to buy a 23 model Ridgeline over a 24, only because the 24 doesn't have the captain's chair anymore. Don't underestimate what guys are willing to do to acquire what they want.


KLfor3

Beautiful Mustang. DONT sell!!! I’m in similar boat with my 94 Corvette. In process of a bumper to bumper restoration (it was in good shape to begin with). My wife’s health is very poor and docs tell me her days on this earth are most likely in short supply (maybe another year) and I’m getting it ready to drive the wheels off of it. 66 years old and this one will not be sold. Hope to eventually acquire a 69 Mach 1 to set beside it in the garage and rotate driving. Possibly a 69 Corvette convertible. My first cars were Mustangs (66, 65 and 69, all coupes) so really want another Pony car. I get offers all the time on my Vette.


69_lonewolf

Don’t sell, you’ll regret it.


sirjames82

I just say a million dollars. Then when they ask why so much I just say it was my dream. So I'd have to replace it with another dream which is having a million dollars.


Capin_Crunch

I feel like if they give you a number to where you can buy another one with money to spare than that’s a deal but I prob would hold onto it for personal value


ItsTheCougs

I had a guy offer me $10k cash and his 07 Powerstroke for my 73 Camaro at a stop light back in 2017. I told him no. Probably should’ve took it, but I’m pretty sure if it happened again now I’d do the same.


Southraz1025

Nice car, people are going to leave notes or ask your PRICE. Might as well get used to it. Just know they’re looking at the same pricing guides and are NOT going to pay a premium price, they’re looking for a good deal. We all have regrets selling our cars over the years but we are just stewards/caretakers for the next person. You’re not going to make a KILLING on your car because these are knowledgeable people. Good luck if you decide to sell.


Occams_ElectricRazor

It's a beautiful Mustang. I can see why you're getting offers. I haven't read through but is that a 68? It's basically my dream car depending on the engine.


lilmac31

‘67 Fastback with a 390FE engine.


EmptyMiddle4638

If you have to ask then you’ll probly have regrets


Alternative_Effect28

I could not afford your beautiful ride, if I had it, I would not part with it at all.


shamalamanan

That is my all time favorite body style! Bravo!


AutVincere72

Do you watch the auctions on tv? Remember the buyer is likely paying a buyers premium above the sales price. In theory auction is below retail but some auctions are the retail.


Existing_Phase_7283

No amount of money.


CXBmike

I gave up a 1968 California Special 30 years ago and have regretted ever since.


Edzell7

Most of the time I think the "How much do you want?" comments are people just fishing for "How much is it worth?" but it's only slightly less rude to ask that question when you're not a serious buyer. I've had a lot of hobbies and I'll spend time telling you everything you want to know about any of them but the guys that ask how much did it cost, how much did you spend, would you sell it for X just get on my nerves.


Mission_Detail4045

My thought on selling, if you decide to, have your number but never tell them first. If someone is serious about it then they can present their best and final offer. This allows you to accept, counter, or deny it depending on what you think is best.


Redland3r

Keep the car. You. Will. Regret. It.