R Walling Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) I am selling my 65 red Mustang that has tan pony seats.  It has a white top that needs renewing and I am wondering should I install a tan or white top, or should I sell it as is and let a buyer chose a color after he buys it?  🙄 Edited May 30, 2023 by R Walling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I think an SL benz looks good with red and tan top. A classic mustang may look better with black. Depending on the asking price, and who will do the install, is it going to be worthwhile to put a new top on? AND will a new top help sell the car quicker? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 If I were buying the car, with an auto upholsterer readily available, I'd rather choose the color myself, to my taste.  In that era, was tan a possible option with red paint? It would have been an unusual color combination for that time. And are the tan seats with red paint the original combination for that car? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepher Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Black or white are the only two colors that look right to me on a first gen Mustang. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Could you raise the price by the cost of the top and get it? If not, it would be better to sell for a little less, save the cost of the top and let the buyer worry about it. Â This is a judgement call. If the rest of the car is real nice but the top is torn to rags it might pay to put on a new top. But if the top is half way decent looking it would probably be better to let it go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I vote for WHITE,  a stock basic color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said: Could you raise the price by the cost of the top and get it? If not, it would be better to sell for a little less, save the cost of the top and let the buyer worry about it. Â This is a judgement call. If the rest of the car is real nice but the top is torn to rags it might pay to put on a new top. But if the top is half way decent looking it would probably be better to let it go. Smart Decision ! Or - maybe sweeten the deal by stating your price, but offering to share, or even cover a specific amount toward a new top of the buyer's choice, once payment is made. Â Personally, and as @Paul Dobbin notes, I prefer white - looks sharp, and less heat-absorbent, especially in warmer areas where convertibles seem more prevalent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Well, not a Mustang but here's red and tan. Buick called it Buckskin. As an aside, the rear window on my 55 convert was getting so yellow and hazy I could barely see through it. I thought of getting a new window or even just replacing the top. The upholstery shop suggested Macquires plastic cleaner and polish. To my pleasant surprise an hour's work brought the window to I would say 90% new looking. If you are thinking of a new top you might want to sit down when you get prices.............Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 100% White, but I would let the next guy do it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 6:26 PM, R Walling said: I am selling my 65 red Mustang that has tan pony seats.  Repeating my question: On 5/30/2023 at 9:03 AM, John_S_in_Penna said: In that era, was tan a possible option with red paint? It would have been an unusual color combination for that time. And are the tan seats with red paint the original combination for that car?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said:  Repeating my question:   47 minutes ago, John_S_in_Penna said: In that era, was tan a possible option with red paint?  Today I seen a red Mustang with tan top and a tan pony interior. It looked ugly, so I will scratch that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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