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Dear Steve, Thank you for that information I am sure it will prove to be most helpful. Thank you, Bart

Dear Wayne, I have a 2+2 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback which I restored ground up, and if it wasn't a unibody, i would have frame-off restored it. $25,000 may or may not be high, the problem is whether or not it is high is based on about 100 variables. $25,000 is high in general for a Fastback, and since it is being sold at a deal I am sure the price is a bit high, but when you shop around here's a few things to look at: 1. Paint Job - As long as the body was in good shape to begin with, this is most likely the single most expensive thing on the car. If someone had a $8000, 7 coat paint job put on the car then it is worth much more than the next guy's. 2. Body - Here's a few points specific to a 65 Mustang on the body to take a look at: 1. Rocker panels near the front door jambs of both cars. 2. Doors themselves at bottom corner close to the front of the car (most frequent problem place on these cars on the actual body). 3. Front floor pans. 4. The piece of metal coming out from the bottom of the rocker facing down (these are often rotted). If you find a car that hasn't been butchered then you have a highly valuable car. 3. Code - If this is a HiPo 289 Fastback it is worth a good bit of money. If you look on eBay motors you will see the difference between a HiPo and non-HiPo in price. In all I hope I haven't put too boring of a post up, but $25,000 for the right 2+2 1965 Mustang Fastback is not a bad deal. If the car is in good mechanical order, has good paint, has a good body, and has good cosmetics I would personally buy it. But, like I said if the car is coming from a dealer it is commanding a premium. Corvettes are now out of the ballpark, I have a 1964 Corvette (which is one of the cheapest ones out there with a 327 - the low end motor) that I have been offered $40000 for. I do not recommend getting into the Corvette business, nor do I recommend spending around $250000 for a Corvette from the 60's that is a mistake that I hope no one will make, because a 60's Corvette at $25000 will be a rustbucket. For the poster who said he believed he overpaid for his HiPO, I don't think you did if it was in decent shape to start with. That is a rare car that will draw a high price. The HiPO option is very desirable in a Fastback. I hope this helped, if you have any car-specific questions I will be happy to answer them.

Here is the rest of the info requested by the administrator (sorry, I didn't read the post until after I submitted): 1913 Buick Model 30 Pittsburgh, PA, USA 412 628 4163 bartholomewmripepi@hotmail.com

I have a 1913 Model 30 Buick for sale. The serial numbers fit the BCA judging handbook, as does the wheelbase. I just purchased this car at auction relatively recently and do not really know enough about it to work on it. I have not yet tried to start the car because I want to change the oil and gas and everything before I try to. If someone wants to purchase it before I get it running that is fine. If you have any questions or want to see more pictures I will be happy to do the best I can. With regards to price I really have no idea what a car like this is worth, like I said I bought it at auction and just now need to get rid of it. I am very motivated to move this car because I need the garage space. If anyone would like to make an offer on the car I will be happy to consider it. I am located in Pittsburgh, PA and will be happy to entertain showings. Send me a message or a post and I will reply with my phone number. Thank you, Bart

I would like to thank everyone for your help and pictures you have posted for me. I have been struggling to figure this car out for about 3 months now, and with your help it only took one day. The only car that the wheelbase and frame numbers match up to is a 1913 Model 30 as Dave Corbin and others thought it may be. Everything else fits the Model 30, with the exception of the color, but this has been known to have been changed. Thank you all very much you have all been helpful like every other member I have encountered on this site. Sincerely, Bart

I had to create another message since I couldnt figure out how to post a follow up with a picture. I posted it right above this one on the message board. Thank you again, Bart

Dear Buick Enthusiasts, I posted another message earlier but didnt add a picture. Here is a picture if anyone can help me. The car has a wheelbase of about 109 in and the serial number on the frame is 7071. While I purchased this car at auction as a 1911 Buick, I believe that it could be another car, even though I have the original title for it. Thank you for all your help, Bart

Here is a picture of the automobile in question, if you neeed more detailed pics of any part to help determine the model I would be happy to provide them. Thank you for your help, Bart

Dear Buick Enthusiasts, I recently purchased a 1911 (or possibly even 1912 after I did quite a bit of research) Buick at an auction. I believe it is a 1911, but I cannot find a 1911 Buick with a wheelbase that is around 109 inches. It has no doors and is a two seater. The serial number on the frame is 7071. If anyone could help with this your opinions would be appreciated. I can also supply pictures if anyone would be so generous as to take some time to help me with my problem. Thank you, Bart