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3/09/2016 3:29 PM  #1


What's this shell worth?

What is a good price for a 66 factory gt coupe. It is just the shell but has zero rust, no dents, and it's an original gt. Comes on rollers.

 

3/09/2016 4:21 PM  #2


Re: What's this shell worth?

My thought is, unless you plan on hunting down all other GT parts, (motor, rear end brake ect.) it's worth just what any other coupe is in the same condition.

Last edited by wsinsle (3/09/2016 7:28 PM)


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3/10/2016 7:09 AM  #3


Re: What's this shell worth?

Its worth whatever someone's willing to pay for it, like anything else.  I know that's a cop out answer, but consider this: a guy who has a '65 GT coupe that's just been in a wreck where it's totaled.  If he wants to resurrect the car by rebodying it then its worth a lot to him, maybe.  On the other hand, he could really just buy any '65 coupe body and use his VIN tag, etc. and make it into a GT.  So, I think the seller thinks the GT in the title makes it worth more, but in reality I don't think it does because there's no difference in the body GT to non GT.  Were it a '70 Boss 429 body that had all the mods for the 429 engine, or a Shelby shell with all the body parts then it would command more than its mundane counterpart. 

Given the amount of work required, and that its the least desirable body style, I would value it at maybe $2,000 if it comes with a clean title.  If there's no title then maybe $1,500.  You're going to spend A LOT making that into a complete car that can be registered and driven. 

 

3/10/2016 7:40 AM  #4


Re: What's this shell worth?

+1 with TKO.  The value of an A-code shell coupe in today's resto-update environment is not significantly different than that of a T-code shell.  Actually, a T-code shell has a better chance of not being abusively driven and is possibly a better starting point for a resto project.  Coupes are not necessarily the best starting point for a concourse project.  Any shell in the condition you describe is certainly a good rebuild project, albeit a good starting point for spending bucket loads of time and money.  But, heck, this is a hobby after all.  Pay your money, take your chances, and ENJOY.  Take a lot of pics and keep us in the loop.
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Al


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3/10/2016 7:59 AM  #5


Re: What's this shell worth?

IF you can get it for less  than $1000 it would make a fun resto driver,,,  new full frame/suspension with modern engine $15k to $25k ,  paint interior wires $10k to $20k  about 2-3 years less if your one of us old farts but we don't work that hard,, you can will have a in-creditable driver worth about $30k-maybe a little more   BUTT build it to drive the snot out of it and then sell it,,   ME I keep the factory GT trim just because,,         

 

3/10/2016 5:54 PM  #6


Re: What's this shell worth?

Yeah, it would be a big project, and if you weren't planning on using most of the factory stuff anyway you could argue "why pay for it?"  A project like this could take a decade depending on how much money you can sink into it and how much time you have.  It would be very, very easy to tie up anywhere from $30-$50k in a project like this, and you'll never get your money back out of it in the short term.  Hold on to it for 20 years, maybe.  What it comes down to is do you want a project like this?  Messing with cars rarely makes sound financial sense.  Its a passion, and a source of enjoyment.  Hobbies tend to cost, not earn, but they keep us from going nuts.  Mental health is priceless IMO. 

 

3/10/2016 10:00 PM  #7


Re: What's this shell worth?

Well, if you wanna make a handsome profit, buy it for what others suggest you should be able to get it for, and drag it up to the midwest.  You will make a tidy sum.  That shell (if truly rust free) is exactly what I was looking for a couple of years ago, and couldn't find. period.  Jim Bowie was searching at the same time, and bought his Fairlane.  No decent stang shells to be had, nowhere.

 

3/10/2016 10:46 PM  #8


Re: What's this shell worth?

Thanks for the info. I'm looking to sell it not buy.

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3/11/2016 6:09 AM  #9


Re: What's this shell worth?

In that case, put it on eBay.  It will bring highest dollar there.  Just be clear that the buyer is responsible for transportation and be clear as to where it is.  I'd start the bidding at $1,500 and see where it goes from there. 

 

3/11/2016 12:29 PM  #10


Re: What's this shell worth?

I agree with TimC, you would make more money selling it to someone in the Midwest or Northeast (rustbelt)
If you could get it up to Columbus, OH for the All Ford Swap Meet April 2-3, 2016, it should sell.


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