cheap beginners cars

[Hdesign]

You may be thinking of a Mercury Capri.....

[3kidsnotime]

This is that monte if anyone is interested I have the number some where seems a decent car for the money.

[Mach2]

To tell you the truth ben, I really duno.

[Hdesign]

Jeff, if I lived in the area, I'd already have it in my garage. Looks like a nice, straight 87 or 88. Is that interior tan or really faded burgundy? Mileage listed?

[3kidsnotime]

Ben, it is really a very clean old car just needs the paintess dent guys for a couple dings and buffing, that 20 yo paint is still nice on it. it is tan interior needs some minor attention (T-Top car) If I had ten less cars it would be in my garage as well. The nose is in killer shape also, I took a pic of it as well.

Look at the original stickers also.. Very Clean!
Looking at the pics if the tax money comes in soon..........

[Hdesign]

Yeah, I noticed the stripes as well. Very Nice.

Even though I feel like I had about 50 G-bodies, I was totally energized by Frank's incredible work on Michael's 86. Oh what I could do to one of those cars now..heh heh heh.....

Hmmm...I wonder what the shipping cost would be to MA????

[3kidsnotime]

Originally Posted by Hdesign

Yeah, I noticed the stripes as well. Very Nice.

Even though I feel like I had about 50 G-bodies, I was totally energized by Frank's incredible work on Michael's 86. Oh what I could do to one of those cars now..heh heh heh.....

Hmmm...I wonder what the shipping cost would be to MA????

Drive it!! well with gas prices today

[JohnnyGMachine]

I've owned 5 fox body Mustangs/Capris total - still own 2 and am about to pick up another GT to build into a show car. I've been into these since the mid 80s and can offer a lot of technical support and advise on aftermarket parts for these cars. Now these cars are by no means a rarity at a cruise night but if you want to go this direction, you could go with an 85-86 Mustang. The 79-86 fox bodies have the sunk-in headlights or are called the 4-eye cars. These cars are rarer compared to the 87-93 aeronose cars you see all the time. of all the 79-93 Mustangs, notchbacks or coupes is the most desirable body style due to it being lighter and structurally tighter due to it not having the hatchback door. They also look tougher in my opinion. ANyways, let me know if anybody needs some info or suggestions.
Here's a pic of my 85 notch that's getting a huge makeover...



Also, it's funny you mention the 5.0 and Monte SS in the same thread - one of the guys I work with has a very sweet 1984 Monte SS g-machine - 330 hp crate motor, 700R4, 17" TT2s, Baer brakes, lowered suspension. I was following him back to town a couple days ago in my 1988 GT (this is my 99% stock daily driver, 102k miles - stock except for 2.5" catback exhaust, that's it!) and he layed into it thinkin' he was gonna leave me totally in the dust. Surprisingly to him AND me I was all over his tail and he let off as I was reaching 5000 rpms in 3rd. With a stock 3.08 gear and 225 hp I could keep up with the heavy Monte and 330 hp! He wasn't real happy about that. A 3.73 gear, headers and off-road h-pipe and I think i could take him. Something to think about when picking a car or platform to start with. A 5.0 is actually a good, cheap, and fast starting point if you find a good deal.

John

[Smack_talker]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

can't beat the fox bodies wealth of information, used parts and the pricing for the parts that go in them. I just picked up one with 96K for $1000. Needs a little work, but after I sort out what I believe is a fuel injector issue it'll be clean running. A little paint, GT40 heads and intake off an explorer, gears and nitrous and I should be deep in the 12s. That won't be a bad deal for around $4500.

I'll sell you this one kinda cheap. Its going on ebay soon...LMK

[JohnnyGMachine]

Hey that looks clean, how many miles? Not crazy about the wheels but a set of Shelby Razors on that car would look hot! Where are you located?

J