Good Buy or Rip-Off Thread

[1998cobrasvt]

Damn that's nice, too bad about the rust

Yeah . Would have been a great car. Their was easy 10 grand in rust repair beneath.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

In light of the topic of 60-70's mopar here are two for ya....ones done and ready.. the other..not so much.


1970 Dodge Challenger 440 stroked to a 500.


Asking Price: $55,000 US $67,852 Canadian 49,227 Euros

Location: West Coast. Cali

• 440 bored & stroked to "500" Stroker parts from from 440 Source
• 10.7:1 Compression.
• Edelbrock RPM Performer heads
• Comp XE275H Cam, Lift: intake .525, Ex .525, Dur. 231/237
• New P/S pump
• Rebuilt P/B unit with SSBC electric vacuum pump

727 auto with 2500 Stall, Pistol Grip Shifter
• Holley 870 cfm
• Edelbrock Performer intake
• TTI 2 inch headers to 3 inch pipes, Dynomax Super Turbo mufflers
• MSD Ready-to-Run Dist.& wires
• Aluminum Radiator, high Flow Water Pump

Dual electric cooling fans
• 100 AMP alt
• March Serp belt set up
• 3/4, 3.23 "Strange Engineering" Posi unit
• Sub-frame Connectors-welded in
• Front and rear heavy duty sway bars

New Upper & Lower control arm bushings & front brakes
• New center console
• AM/FM CD Player w/amp
• P/S, P/B, A/C, Power top All work!
Car was painted during 2012, brought to bare metal. Lots of new chrome & emblems
This car was meant to be driven, and I do every weekend! Shows very well, many trophies and always a head turner and a conversation starter!
More info and pictures at www.70challenger.com
No trades

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/5080949129.html


Good Buy Or Rip-Off?

1970 Dodge dart swinger clone

Location: Illinois

$2,200 US

This is a nice 1970 Dart Swinger clone project to start with for $2200.00

Has original 6 cylinder auto. (Will NOW INCLUDE rebuilt 318 & 704 automatic. $2200.00 for all!)

Had bought this car to restore for my wife, but she wants a Mustang instead, ...and have found one!)

Hard work is done. Car is totally disassembled, ready for restoration, and has no rust in any of the underneath torque boxes, frame rails trunk, or floor supports. Very nice solid southern body.
Front floor pans were removed, because person we bought car from used them to restore another 70 Dart Swinger!
Luckily they removed them correctly, by drilling out all spot welds. This is very nice body with no rust at all on under side. Body came from southern state. (New Mexico I believe)
Just needs 3 floor pans reinstalled, ...and two outer quarter panels, they did have a little rust in them along bottom rear.
Inner wheel wells and inner quarter to trunk floor panels very solid. trunk floor solid, and upper inner fenders, radiator support, doors, fenders, and trunk lid in excellent condition

318 motor runs good, bought from friend who had it in a Challenger. Has chrome valve covers, and aluminum intake w/ 4 barrel carb. ( NOW $2200.00 with 318 motor and 904 automatic trans)

Have an original Swinger automatic console. Choose from bucket seats, or two original bench seats.
Door panels good. (Also have black vinyl die for door panels.)
Have all other interior parts, even including the seat belts and holders that mount on the ceiling .
All glass good, front bumper needs painting or rechromed.
Has stock rims. (Hadn't decided on dog dish hubcaps on stock rims or a set of Rally II rims.)
Have after market rear spoiler, (looks like original Swinger spoiler) and "Hemi" style hood scoop.
Holes have NOT been drilled in hood, so factory dual hood scoops could be installed instead.

Dart still has original 6 cylinder auto in the car. We even thought about hot roding that straight six! They can be made to run pretty hard, with a lot of aftermarket bolt-ons, ...and still be good on gas. Asking $1800.00 (Or $2200.00 with rebuilt 318 motor and good 904 automatic)
Thanks for looking, Mark and Donna

 

[mcglsr2]

70 Challenger
For what's been done to the car already that's a good price. It's not a steal, but I don't think it's unreasonable either; it's just about right - the seller doesn't get screwed nor does the buyer.

70 Dart Swinger Clone
Ehhhhhhh. Tough. It's probably an okay price - I'm not sure how much a roller goes for. It's probably a tad high only because it's not actually a Swinger. This car is a great candidate for a resto-mod, where one modernizes a muscle car (rather than trying to get it original or parts-number-matching). Which means some of the stuff that comes with it (like the V6) is probably not necessary. Either way, it's going to require a lot of hard work (even though the ad states the hard work has already been done ). Having said all that, it still might sell for that price only because it's so old and there can't be many of them floating around anymore. FWIW, assuming you can find it, a decent 70 Dart Swinger (not clone) with a V6 will run you around $7 to $10k, which makes the price of this (especially because of all the work and it's not a Swinger in the first place) a little tough to stomach. But of course, if you can't find a running 70 Dart Swinger V6 (who looks for those, anyway?) then you don't have much of a choice.

 

[lutter94]

Swinger v6, that's gotta be uber rare!

 

[mcglsr2]

Swinger v6, that's gotta be uber rare!

I gotta believe you are right, there can't be many left. Most people want the big blocks in there, so I can't imagine there'd be much desire for a V6.

 

[lutter94]

I gotta believe you are right, there can't be many left. Most people want the big blocks in there, so I can't imagine there'd be much desire for a V6.

Sorry I was being totally sarcastic, the swinger has an inline 6 [emoji12]

 

[mcglsr2]

Sorry I was being totally sarcastic, the swinger has an inline 6 [emoji12]

lol you are right, I wasn't even thinking about that! I just subconsciously put the "V" in front of the 6. My bad

 

[1998cobrasvt]

Posting an extra today..

Good Buy or Rip-off?

1972 Ford F350 Camper Ford Factory assembled RARE 1 of 1


Mileage: 48,xxx

Location: NJ

Asking Price: $15,000 US OBO/Negotiable

1972 Ford F350 Camper Ford Factory assembled RARE 1 of 1

ALL ORGINAL. Ford Factory made. 1 OF 1, one of a kind. One owner. This truck was assembled here in NJ at the Ford-Mahwah assembly plant in 1972.
Everything is ALL ORIGINAL excluding 2 new batteries, front disk brakes and new tires.
Stored in barn for 30 years and was removed from barn in NOV 2014.
Photos are shown as it sat in the barn, no clean up, no "secrets", photos show it as it sits. Will be cleaned up for purchase.

SOLD AS ONE UNIT

48,000 Original Miles. All highway.

Truck Specs:

• Running Ford engine 390 No pollution/Emission. 4 Speed Manual on the floor, has heavy-duty clutch.
• Extra Heavy Duty Suspension in rear. Rear Frame Extensions
• Water Reserve tank w/ pump. EST. 40 Gal water tank, Reserve tank is on frame in back. Two gas tanks. Good Mileage.
• Grey Water Tank between frame.
• Disk Brakes in front, Drum brakes in rear. Stops great.
• New tires
• (Factory)Extra heavy duty Truck Seat
• Pickup bed is approx. 8 ½ Ft bed mounted on an F600 Ford Frame.
• Never driven in snow/ice. NO RUST. NO ROT
• A/C and heat in cab and camper.
• (2) AM/fm radios in cab and camper.

Camper Specs:

• Camper is bolted to frame.
• Camper is a "ManOWar" 1960. With a 5 ft extension on rear.
• Has Vanity, Toilet, Shower Located on the right near exit
• Has Cabinets, Closets, stove and oven on left.
• 3 beds Total. 1 King bed. Sleeps 6 comfortably
• 2 Factory Ford OEM Rear camper 12v plugs.
• Fridge
• Am/fm Radio above fridge
• Propane Heater

The truck is fully functional, needs a little love and care, but its all there! Will be cleaned before sale. $15,000 or best offer. I am Negotiable. If interested please email any questions you may have along with your name and number and I will call you as soon as possible. I could only fit 24 photos out of approx 34. More pics available upon request.

URL: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5090612358.html

 

[lutter94]

Not much respect for a seller that won't throw the trash out of the back.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

Not much respect for a seller that won't throw the trash out of the back.

Yeah, agree. I hate that myself. In the sellers defense he did say that he was photographing it as it was pulled from the barn, no surprises. He also said the truck will be cleaned for the next owner.

 

[lutter94]

So don't post interior pics until its cleaned, lol. It's gonna chase potential buyers away

 

[1998cobrasvt]

So don't post interior pics until its cleaned, lol. It's gonna chase potential buyers away

Hahaha. Definitely!

 

[mcglsr2]

72 F350 Camper
Honestly, I don't know. I don't know much about trucks and campers. That could be a good price for that, although my first reaction is that it's too much. I struggle to get past the "Rare 1 of 1" bit. It's not rare. It's a F350 with a camper. It doesn't matter if it was factory installed or not. The fact that he thinks it's rare makes me think he's jacking the price up more than it needs to be. Just because something is "rare" doesn't mean it's worth anything. I had a Dr. Pepper can the other day with Iron Man on it, and it said "7 out of 8 collect them all" or something like that. I have no faith at all that can will be worth anything in 10 years, even though I'm sure it will be rare at that point. And agreed with the others, the fact that he left all the junk in it and says he'll "clean it later" just makes me think that if I were to show up to buy it he "wouldn't have gotten around to it" and that would be okay because hey, after all, he posted pics as is. All that stuff added up makes me feel suspicions about the ad, and thus suspicious about the price. It may be a good price though, I just don't know.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

72 F350 Camper
Honestly, I don't know. I don't know much about trucks and campers. That could be a good price for that, although my first reaction is that it's too much. I struggle to get past the "Rare 1 of 1" bit. It's not rare. It's a F350 with a camper. It doesn't matter if it was factory installed or not. The fact that he thinks it's rare makes me think he's jacking the price up more than it needs to be. Just because something is "rare" doesn't mean it's worth anything. I had a Dr. Pepper can the other day with Iron Man on it, and it said "7 out of 8 collect them all" or something like that. I have no faith at all that can will be worth anything in 10 years, even though I'm sure it will be rare at that point. And agreed with the others, the fact that he left all the junk in it and says he'll "clean it later" just makes me think that if I were to show up to buy it he "wouldn't have gotten around to it" and that would be okay because hey, after all, he posted pics as is. All that stuff added up makes me feel suspicions about the ad, and thus suspicious about the price. It may be a good price though, I just don't know.

Hahaha literally LOLed at the dr pepper reference. I hear ya man. I cant tell if its good or bad myself to be honest.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

Another guy trying to get double the value of a terminator.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustan...tr=true&hash=item2ee2d77098&item=201374265496











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2002 Ford Mustang GT Roush 360R

Miles: 40261
Price: Bids on eBay are at 15K and reserve not met.

2002 Ford Mustang Roush 360R. For the uninitiated, the Roush 360R Mustang is an aftermarket car. Aftermarket tuners are teams of engineers who take a new, assembly-line car – in this case the Mustang – and enhance its performance in every way. Some manufacturers have in-house tuners, like the Special Vehicles Team at Ford or Mercedes’ AMG. Others, like Roush, are independent. But because founder and legendary racer Jack Roush has a longstanding relationship with Ford, this 360R was actually sold through select Ford dealerships. Roush claimed the 360R was the fastest car under $40,000. With 0-60 at 4.3 seconds and a 12.3 second quarter mile at 109 mph, It was a lot of car for the money at the time. Distinguishing the 360R from the outside is a “speed grill” and front fascia with high performance driving lights, Cobra hood, Roush rear wing, fender and decklid badges and significant racing stripes. Inside, the Roush stamp is on aluminum machined pedals and more badges. The world will know this is a special car. That becomes even more evident when you fire her up. Standard on all 360Rs is a 4.6-liter, single overhead cam V-8 that features a Roush engineered “Roots” supercharger. The 360 horses peak at 5750 rpm with 375 foot pounds of torque at 3000 rpm. Managing all this is the optional short-throw shifter that rips through five gears with a precise “click, click.” So tight is this shifter, the shift pattern is contained in a space no larger than the palm of my hand. Neutral is but a blip in the middle. You’ll love it. The Roush Stage 3 Suspension gives the 360R a predictably rugged ride. The big fat low profile tires suspension give this beast clawing tenacity and the kind of stability that becomes requisite when you’re dealing with so much force. It’s a worthy setup. And this 360R does deliver. Roush makes this Mustang wicked -- frighteningly fast and unapologetic. The kind of car you crave when you need to get something out of your system. This two owner Oxford White with Slate Gray interior coupe is one of only 80 built and with only 40k miles and has a clean AutoCheck. So, take control of your local turf today. Available only at Duffy's Collectible Cars!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Mustan...tr=true&hash=item2801f655c3&item=171831612867

 

[mcglsr2]

02 Roush 360R
Rip-Off - but not. That's about the going price of Roush's. If one were to look for used Roush's, the supercharged versions tend to run around in that price range. So, from that perspective, the seller is right in the ballpark. On the other hand, that's $15K for a supercharged Mustang. For comparison, a 2002 GT with equivalent mileage will run you like $5 to $6K. You can supercharge it for another $3K and still have $6K left over to play with. On top of that, Roush's don't have special VINs. It will come up as a Mustang GT. So to "normal" people it's just an overpriced GT. If the seller is able to find a Roush fanboy/girl, then they have a good chance of selling it. For someone looking for a fast Mustang, there are much cheaper options available. It will all come down to whether someone wants to pay for the Roush name.

And if one waits a little longer, that price is starting to get close to used 2011 Mustang GT territory - with the Coyote engine putting out more power stock than that Roush, with a 6 speed trans, 9 years newer, etc. making the Roush Not So Desirable IMO.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

Very busy since summer has began, if anyone has the time to post finds thatd be cool. I will try to keep at it as much as possible. Thanks.

2006 Ford GT Base. SALVAGE TITLE

$198,000 US

Location: Texas

Mileage: 11,300

2006 Tungsten Ford GT 4opt, McIntosh Radio, Red Calipers, BBS Wheels, and Factory Racing Stripes! This car comes with fresh service and our own personal GT Undercarriage and drivetrain inspection! New tires and fresh oil change!
This car comes with a Rebuilt Salvage Title due to a minor accident.
Buy from the leader of sales in not only salvage Ford GT's but also non salvage clean title units. Most buyers are repeat buyers and life long friends once the sale is completed, we go above and beyond! Over 200 more photos will be listed as soon as the car arrives, thanks for looking!
minor accident.
Buy from the leader of sales in not only salvage Ford GT's but also non salvage clean title units. Most buyers are repeat buyers and life long friends once the sale is completed, we go above and beyond! Over 200 more photos will be listed as soon as the car arrives, thanks for looking!

\o


Tons Of pics at http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Ford-G...tr=true&hash=item33a4e0d4ec&item=221809530092

 

[mcglsr2]

2006 Ford GT
Rip-Off. But only because it has a salvaged titled. A clean title 06 Ford GT with that low of miles will go for about $200K. But this has a salvaged title? For $198K? I must be missing something. A salvaged titled due to a minor accident? *Minor*? Minor enough for the insurance company to say the cost of repair was more than the worth of the car??? That does not sound minor to me. Soooooooo. Rip. Off.

 

[1998cobrasvt]

Mopar Wednesday

Good Buy or rip off?

1974 Cuda 360

Price: $27,000

Location: Nashville Tennessee

1974 PLYMOUTH CUDA 360, FACTORY 360 245HP V8, 4 BARREL CARB, TORQUEFLITE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, 74 WAS LAST YEAR OF CUDA PRODUCTION, and less than 12k cars were produced. This is a Very Rare Find, and Fairly Original Car with A Repaint. Ralley Red Paint with White Vinyl Top and White Vinyl Interior. This Cuda has Bucket Seats and Console with Floor Shift, Factory In-dash Tach, Power Brakes, Remote Control Drivers Side Mirror, and a JVC AM/FM/CD Radio. This is a Very Solid Car to Drive and Enjoy While Becoming Involved in the Classic Car Movement. Priced at $26945. hiprides.com, Call Gary Mason, 625-714-3278, or Mike Halloran, 615-300-6161, for more information, or to schedule an appointment for viewing.

For more photos click here: http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/cuda/1748008.html



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1970 Cuda 440-6 Barrel

Price: $155,000

Location: Arizona

The Epitome of Mean Looking Muscle. Originally produced on February 17 of 1970, this TX9 ‘Black Velvet' Cuda is a Full Numbers Matching Example. Only 1,755 '70 Cuda Hard-Tops were manufactured with the 440-6 Barrel option, and this is One of 902 that came with a 4 speed. Beautiful Rotisserie Restoration utilizing 100% of its Original Sheet Metal. The 440ci 390hp 3-2BBL V8 is mated to an A833 HURST Pistol Grip 4spd Transmission. Optioned with the A34 Super Track Pak that includes: 9.75” Dana60 Differential with 4.10 Gears, Sure Grip, Heavy Duty Cooling System, 7-Blade Torque Drive Fan, Heavy Duty HEMI Suspension System, Firm Ride Shock Absorbers, Front Sway Bar, and Power Front Disc Brakes. Other Notable Options include: N96 Shaker Hood with Tie-Down Pins, Bright Exhaust Tips, and Original Steel Stamped Wheels with Dog Dish Caps riding on Goodyear Polyglas GT Tires. The Stunning TX9 “Show Finish” surrounds a Perfect Bucket Seat Interior with Music Master AM Radio. This Six-Barrel Cuda maintains an Extensive Owner History, is Decoded & Listed in the Galen Registry, and comes with its Original Factory Broadcast Sheet. An Exceptional, Investment Grade Mopar!

Click Here for more photos

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/cuda/1700154.html

 

[1998cobrasvt]

2006 Ford GT
Rip-Off. But only because it has a salvaged titled. A clean title 06 Ford GT with that low of miles will go for about $200K. But this has a salvaged title? For $198K? I must be missing something. A salvaged titled due to a minor accident? *Minor*? Minor enough for the insurance company to say the cost of repair was more than the worth of the car??? That does not sound minor to me. Soooooooo. Rip. Off.

Lowest i have seen was 260. Some as high as 500k. Particularly the Golf edition. I guess if someone was trying to save 50K sure..at that point why not just go all the way and get one factory perfect? For 50k no matter how good the rebuild why risk it? Rip off