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thats what i was thinking also ,, i first replied how much he was asking ,, he said was you looking to trade ,,, i ask him for more pics ,, i am like you either something is wrong with the car or he is confused thats at least a 25k car , he said it was barn find ,, i dont know whats hes thinking lol
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DreemKiller
1956 Fiesta Red T-bird
Some things to notice on that car:
- it's got the wrong rear bumper for a '56. That looks like a modified '55 bumper. If you want to change that out to original, that's expensive (if you can find one). If not, no biggie.
- The hood isn't closed all the way - that could just be that he hasn't closed it, but it could be that it won't close.
- Ask for pics of the other sides - if it's missing the front bumper or grill, that can get expensive real quick. Also of the other door - if it's too damaged to repair, replacements are hard to find and expensive.
- It looks like the antenna mount is non-original. This isn't a big deal, but it indicates that some other things have probably also changed.
- What's the engine compartment look like?
- A good indicator of body rust on these cars is the undersides of the doors and the back end of the top of the trunk lid. Ask for close-ups of those.
Overall, it looks like a pretty good car from this side, but I don't know if it would be valued at $25k.
- it's got the wrong rear bumper for a '56. That looks like a modified '55 bumper. If you want to change that out to original, that's expensive (if you can find one). If not, no biggie.
- The hood isn't closed all the way - that could just be that he hasn't closed it, but it could be that it won't close.
- Ask for pics of the other sides - if it's missing the front bumper or grill, that can get expensive real quick. Also of the other door - if it's too damaged to repair, replacements are hard to find and expensive.
- It looks like the antenna mount is non-original. This isn't a big deal, but it indicates that some other things have probably also changed.
- What's the engine compartment look like?
- A good indicator of body rust on these cars is the undersides of the doors and the back end of the top of the trunk lid. Ask for close-ups of those.
Overall, it looks like a pretty good car from this side, but I don't know if it would be valued at $25k.
You might want to consider how much you want to spend on this car. As has already been pointed out, there are several non-standard items on the car you are considering. Getting it back to original can cost you dearly. I should know. I just completed a ground up restoration on my '56 Thunderbird.
I started with a complete car that was rust free. It had belonged to the same gentleman for the last twenty years. It was previously restored in the early 90's and had only been driven about 2000 miles since the restoration. Still, it cost me about $42,000.00 to get it the way I wanted. It is not a hundred point show car, though it has won several trophies in local and regional shows. It is a prestige driver that is in No. 2 condition.
The best advice is get a professional to inspect the car before you buy it. An inspection can save you thousands. Moreover, a professional can tell you how much you'll need to spend to get the car you want. Parts are readily available, but they are expensive. Good luck.
I started with a complete car that was rust free. It had belonged to the same gentleman for the last twenty years. It was previously restored in the early 90's and had only been driven about 2000 miles since the restoration. Still, it cost me about $42,000.00 to get it the way I wanted. It is not a hundred point show car, though it has won several trophies in local and regional shows. It is a prestige driver that is in No. 2 condition.
The best advice is get a professional to inspect the car before you buy it. An inspection can save you thousands. Moreover, a professional can tell you how much you'll need to spend to get the car you want. Parts are readily available, but they are expensive. Good luck.