I'm thinking of trading my '66 GT-350 for a '66 K code fastback of similar quality, if there is such a thing. What dollar or percentage price differential should (or would) there be, all other things equal? The GT-350 in question is unrestored, but mechanically maintained. All Shelby pieces intact, but the K code specific fuel & water pumps have been replaced at some point along the way. Z. Ray
Do you mean you are looking to trade for an unrestored original paint/drivetrain/interior car? It would take a while to find a car like that for sale. While there were a lot more "regular" Mustangs made they generally were not taken care of like a lot of Shelbys were. In many cases a Shelby was a "hobby" car and not a daily driver. This was rarely the case for Mustangs. If you are talking about a well restored car (not trailered show car quality but close) then I would say a car like that would be in the $35-40K range.
I should re-phrase: IF there was someone with an unrestored K code fastback with the original drivetrain in place, & in good mechanical condition, and without rust, what would the price differential be between that car and mine (leaving paint, interior, etc. out of the equation. Z. Ray
Hi to all on this thread, This makes me ask if you have ever considered any type of therapy? Often a few sessions is all that is needed to bring you back into the real world. Seriously DO NOT even think about this,it is not logical,practical,or worth even considering IMHO. Keep your part of history an enjoy it,and if you are ready for a change,find another car to keep this one company. P.D.
Respectfully, +1. Maybe it is my passion for these cars, but I have to agree with Patty. I've also heard so many stories of regret that I wouldn't get rid of either of my cars except under the most dire of circumstances. Pretty tough to get the car back once it is gone. I know I would never be able to aford another one if I try to replace what I now have.
thanks for great support, I hope to take a trip in the GT-350 this spring to the Shelby Museum in Colorado. Somewhere out on a 2 lane blacktop I'll figure out what to do. Z. Ray
