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Marketplace => LEADS on T-Bird/Cougar Stuff For Sale => Topic started by: thunderjet302 on October 16, 2014, 09:13:06 PM

Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 16, 2014, 09:13:06 PM
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4713129644.html

Looks to be in nice shape. 44k miles. Wheels need to go but other than that I would rock it.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: V8Demon on October 16, 2014, 09:50:47 PM
I actually like the wheels on that. 
 you for showing me this when I'm on the quest for a '65 or '66 Coupe DeVille BTW.  :hick:
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 16, 2014, 09:55:58 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;439187
I actually like the wheels on that. 
 you for showing me this when I'm on the quest for a '65 or '66 Coupe DeVille BTW.  :hick:

Where the hell are you going to put a Coupe DeVille?
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2014, 07:44:58 AM
Quote from: thunderjet302;439188
Where the hell are you going to put a Coupe DeVille?

I'll worry about that later!!!!!  LOL!
Seriously, I'm just getting an idea of what to expect at different price ranges at this point.  Basically anything under $18K and you're gonna need to do some cleanup whether it be on the body or under the hood.  Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little.  I'd rather the cleanup be underhood as I'd want to do a head/cam/intake setup.  Not to go super fast mind you, but these cars do need oomph to move 5,000 pounds.  Some of the setups are for 500 RWHP for a good price.  I'm not looking for a spotless numbers matching trailer queen; just something with good paint, no rust and good mechanicals that I can get in and drive to the beach on a Sunday morning.  Gotta widen my driveway first.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 17, 2014, 10:23:06 AM
Quote from: V8Demon;439215
I'll worry about that later!!!!!  LOL!
Seriously, I'm just getting an idea of what to expect at different price ranges at this point.  Basically anything under $18K and you're gonna need to do some cleanup whether it be on the body or under the hood.  Sometimes a lot, sometimes a little.  I'd rather the cleanup be underhood as I'd want to do a head/cam/intake setup.  Not to go super fast mind you, but these cars do need oomph to move 5,000 pounds.  Some of the setups are for 500 RWHP for a good price.  I'm not looking for a spotless numbers matching trailer queen; just something with good paint, no rust and good mechanicals that I can get in and drive to the beach on a Sunday morning.  Gotta widen my driveway first.

Your wife must like cars more than mine. I'm not allowed any more toys. I've run out of places to put them. According to her ;). She doesn't want to give up her Mustang's garage space.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2014, 12:48:33 PM
She's mad we didn't take home  an f100 from Carlisle back in 2008.  She's been mentioning it as of late.  It had a speed density 5.0HO swap done with an AOD and fresh paint.  $9,000.  You can't touch them in decent shape for that now...
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 17, 2014, 02:56:18 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;439233
She's mad we didn't take home  an f100 from Carlisle back in 2008.  She's been mentioning it as of late.  It had a speed density 5.0HO swap done with an AOD and fresh paint.  $9,000.  You can't touch them in decent shape for that now...

Your wife understands. My wife only sorta does. I think she tolerates the car thing. Lucky you :).
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2014, 03:29:06 PM
Check this out. https://www.vintagewheels.com/car/606654/1986-mercury-cougar?query=1986+mercury+cougar&max_year=1986&min_year=1986

They want $9,900 for it.  The prices on these are really starting to go up.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 17, 2014, 03:47:10 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;439240
Check this out. https://www.vintagewheels.com/car/606654/1986-mercury-cougar?query=1986+mercury+cougar&max_year=1986&min_year=1986

They want $9,900 for it.  The prices on these are really starting to go up.


Who's going to pay that much though? There are some that can afford it but those people tend to buy older stuff.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2014, 04:16:44 PM
People buy what they grew up with.
Title: 86 5.0 Cougar
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 17, 2014, 05:07:29 PM
Quote from: V8Demon;439244
People buy what they grew up with.

True. Gen X is starting to hit their peak earning years. Perhaps we'll see prices of 80's cars rise over the next couple of years. Once the baby boomers start to retire/die the prices of late 60's/early 70's muscle cars are going to drop. Just like 30's, 40's, and 50's cars before them.