Thread: First Classic?

Hey guys,

Im in the process of looking for a muscle/classic car. I was thinking of this 4dr Chevelle with rebuilt 283 and a rebuilt powerglide for $4k, or a 1967 Mustang I6 (Yes a inline 6) for the same price. They both need paint. Do you think that a 4 door or a I6 will loose value over time? And also, do you guys think its a good deal? Lastly, how could oyu increase the MPG of your classic besides the rear axles? Thanks

I don't think either one really ever had any value

Or maybe a 289 Mustang?

What are you looking to do? Are you trying to restore or just build for fun? MPG should never really be an implementation since it's a "classic" meaning it shouldn't be driven too often. However if you are building a fun, daily driver from the said cars, than you have your work cut out for you. I would personally go with a 289 Mustang. Easy to find and parts are plentiful.

Yeah just lookin for a dailey driver(maybe like to school and home and some cruises)

From what I understand, both cars are well, I hate to say this but "bottom of the barrel" classics. They're value has appreciated very slowly compared to others in their category. A 289 Mustang will be more expensive but a it's also a better "investment". For MPG, well they're classic engines with carburetors so I can't help you there since fuel injection is as pricy as a new GM crate 350. As a daily driver a stock 289 would do much better than others, (although difficult to find). The more money you put into restoring it to it's original state the more it's worth.