General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 19, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 19, 2010, 07:58:00 PM
I just Got lucky. due to my mother in-law's boyfriend doing a little OWI he gave her his car. She lives with me and has not paid rent in 2 years. she gave the car to me. i was like what ever. then i did some research. i have 1 of 89 car craft convertible cougars made in 86' red with red interior white top. in good condition. all original with 83K miles. now i just have to figure out what it's worth. it has the 5.0 motor. and yes it has sticker in the door with convert date and serial number and the silver brushed aluminum CAR CRAFT badge on the trunklid. I'll try to get some pics up.http://www.coolcats.net/fox/convertible.html (http://"http://www.coolcats.net/fox/convertible.html")
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: The Shredder on September 19, 2010, 08:08:20 PM
Wow. Congratulations! And welcome to the board.
I guess you don't want to keep it?
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: vinnietbird on September 19, 2010, 08:10:13 PM
Welcome.....how much are you selling the car for? Or,are you keeping it?
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 19, 2010, 08:18:13 PM
as of right now because i am not an a$$ i will holding the car until he gets out. cause i will sell it back to him first. but if he don't want it back IDK what i want to do I am a 5.0 guys but in a mustang :) i am torn cause i had to sell my convertible 91 stang 2 years ago. and i know the sale of this would get my ride back. but for now i am just looking into value and if i should clean it up or because it is all original. if i should just leave it the way it is.
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: dragon574444 on September 19, 2010, 09:05:31 PM
:ttiwwp:
Title: here we go
Post by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 23, 2010, 02:09:08 PM
i just moved so could not find the camera and no internet yet. these are from my phone (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar12.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar8.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar9.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar5.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar11.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar7.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar10.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar6.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar1.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar2.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar3.jpg) (http://www.2frag4fun.net/86cougar/86cougar4.jpg)
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Post by: hypostang on September 23, 2010, 02:22:39 PM
Wow , that thing is beautiful
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Post by: Cougar8775 on September 23, 2010, 02:28:21 PM
hey ill give it a very good home here in pa. but that is in great shape.
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Post by: dragon574444 on September 23, 2010, 02:53:59 PM
Wow, that is beautiful!
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Post by: 5.0 tbird on September 24, 2010, 10:20:46 AM
Man, I'd way rather have that than 2 years of rent payments. Beautiful car.
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Post by: oljeeptek on September 24, 2010, 01:43:45 PM
Woa!
Sweet!
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 24, 2010, 08:31:53 PM
from what i am hearing and being told by a friend that's into cars and clubs this will get me 14,000 to 20,000 or better if i Put it up at auction. we will see in the spring if i do deside to keep it or sell it. i will post some Engine shots and higher rez pics when i find my camera.
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: FLSTCI71 on September 24, 2010, 09:03:20 PM
Quote from: Silent-Er@sEr;336574
from what i am hearing and being told by a friend that's into cars and clubs this will get me 14,000 to 20,000 or better if i Put it up at auction. we will see in the spring if i do deside to keep it or sell it. i will post some Engine shots and higher rez pics when i find my camera.
Before you start thinking you've hit the lottery, ask that "friend that's into cars" if HE will give you $20,000 for it. I can tell you right now, he will start stammering and back pedal with lightning speed. He will say, "Well, it should be worth that to someone who is into them, I am just not into them." But, of course, even though he is not into them, he IS qualified to estimate its value.
I am not saying it's not a valuable car, because it is (and it's beautiful too). I just don't think it's worth that kind of money. It's a relatively rare car, but there are also not that many guys into them. I have a four door Edsel that is pretty rare too. Does that make it valuable? Anyway, you're doing the right thing by doing the background research. Just don't think you can quit your job and retire on the profits. Personally, if you can afford to keep it in the shape it's in, I think it's better than money in the bank. They are getting more rare every day, especially in that condition. It's definitely a keeper. Whatever you decide, Good luck!!
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: Thunder Chicken on September 24, 2010, 09:28:26 PM
Quote from: FLSTCI71;336576
Before you start thinking you've hit the lottery, ask that "friend that's into cars" if HE will give you $20,000 for it. I can tell you right now, he will start stammering and back pedal with lightning speed. He will say, "Well, it should be worth that to someone who is into them, I am just not into them." But, of course, even though he is not into them, he IS qualified to estimate its value.
I am not saying it's not a valuable car, because it is (and it's beautiful too). I just don't think it's worth that kind of money. It's a relatively rare car, but there are also not that many guys into them. I have a four door Edsel that is pretty rare too. Does that make it valuable? Anyway, you're doing the right thing by doing the background research. Just don't think you can quit your job and retire on the profits. Personally, if you can afford to keep it in the shape it's in, I think it's better than money in the bank. They are getting more rare every day, especially in that condition. It's definitely a keeper. Whatever you decide, Good luck!!
Agreed. These cars do not bring top dollar, even in the extremely rare convertible form. The only way you'd get $20k for that car at an auction is if you had at least two very rich guys who were very into 80's Cougars and always wanted a convertible bidding against each other on it.
Maybe... MAYBE, ten grand. If it's perfect. And it wouldn't likely sell immediately at that price (IE you'd have it listed for a long time and would probably have to go national).
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: daminc on September 24, 2010, 09:49:27 PM
I got 1 of 16 for way way less then that..
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Post by: turbo_88_XR7 on September 24, 2010, 10:54:39 PM
wow, super clean! i only see a few dents, otherwise, that thing is flawless!
Title: Lucky day!
Post by: Silent-Er@sEr on September 25, 2010, 11:21:52 AM
I did not say i was gettin that for it. btw 1 for sale http://nationalmotorsales.com/addetails.php?slno=1303 (http://"http://nationalmotorsales.com/addetails.php?slno=1303") cannot see a post date on that and it is the v6 model mines v8. and remember i got it FREE so 8k 10k 20k is all Profit. retire hardly get me a 88-92 mustang Defantly! as for keeping it Long term I cannot afford to put full coverage on a car that i do not drive daliy so it will go for sale at auction first with a Reserve. if it fails to sell then i will sell it out right at least the auction might give me a clue as to what the Market is for it.