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**Buying a Vintage Ford Mustang**
**The Mustang was originally offered by Ford with a variety of options. A discriminating buyer could outfit his car as anything from a stylish, well built transportation car to a nimble, high powered racer. Today's buyer has a choice of everything from a vintage Mustang coupe that can double as a second car (for about $11,000) to a rare, highly collectable '68 Cobra Jet with a 428 Ram Air engine. Your choice of a car will depend upon your budget and intended use.** **The early Mustangs are a good choice for a first collector car. There are many informal car shows across the U.S** **When considering a prospect the buyer should be wary of these items:** **1. Originality ... has the car been unprofessionally modified in such a way that adversely effects handling or performance? Does the exterior color and interior trim duplicate 1960's factory offered combinations? Are aftermarket items added to the car period correct?** **2. Mechanical Condition ... are all major components i.e. engine, transmission, drivetrain, front end, brakes serviceable? A car with components in need of work would not automatically disqualify it, but cost of repairs should be factored in to negotiated selling price.**
 * and abroad where you can "show and swap", and get advice from other enthusiast . The cars are easy to drive and maintain . As a 40 year old car there will always be maintenance and occasional repairs to do ; overall a #2 condition car should not present major problems. Ford used the same engine (block) and other components from the car for many years in different models. Some parts i.e starters, alternators will be less costly than comparable parts for a modern car . Other than major engine or transmission overhauls repairs are easy to do, there is a lot of room to work under the hood, and a good shop will charge accordingly.**