Hardtop Convertable - What do you recommend?

[edward]

Originally Posted by pam

As the owner of 2 classic Mustangs, I can tell you that you don't need to be a millionaire to own one. I paid $10k for one and spent another $15k on restoration for a rust-free car. I could have gone a cheaper route and spent about $6k with the engine/carb/tranny/rear end rebuild but I also went with virtually all original parts. I didn't paint it, either -- or it would be a show car I'd never drive.

You can pick up a nice California rust-free classic 'Stang for under $15k and if you need financing (I didn't) you can go to JJ Best Banc -- 5% for older cars. Check the Hemmings Motor News website for some awesome deals. (Careful with eBay, tons of cars people don't own are being auctioned).

I get about 22 mph with an inline 6 (stock). It goes into winter storage in another week or two (cry).

I paid under $40k for my goat, which is the price some of the newer cars cost.

i could have bought a 6 like that (forget what year) for under 4k... not all og but it was in good shape, very slow car though

[softball]

"You can pick up a nice California rust-free classic 'Stang for under $15k and if you need financing (I didn't) "

You can make that kind of money in porn? I gotta rethink my business model.

[gonzo]

I guess Ill do some test driving and shopping.

Right now I have to go pick up som more tin cans.

[Hell Puppy]

I think Dickinbush is ready to unload his SLK hard top convertible. I'm guessing it only has 6000-7000 miles on it knowing him.

[edward]

if you like the sky / solstice...
http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by edward

if you like the sky / solstice...
http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm

NICE!

From day one I was thinking someone should squeeze a LS2 in there.

[edward]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

NICE!

From day one I was thinking someone should squeeze a LS2 in there.

well, this surprised me but gm came out with a turbo version called the gxp that is not that much more than the regular model... plus its 260hp... if the ecotec is as strong as others have been there should be a good chance of turning the boost up to approach what the ls2 in the mallet is putting down, in terms of hp anyway

http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtest...stice-gxp.html

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by edward

if you like the sky / solstice...
http://www.mallettcars.com/solstice-conversion.htm

NICE!

[pam]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

"You can pick up a nice California rust-free classic 'Stang for under $15k and if you need financing (I didn't) "

You can make that kind of money in porn? I gotta rethink my business model.

Me, too. I earned mine as a hooker.

[pam]

Originally Posted by edward

i could have bought a 6 like that (forget what year) for under 4k... not all og but it was in good shape, very slow car though

I know I overpaid grossly but it was my first classic, I had very poor advice from my ex but it was rust-free so in the end, I don't complain all that much.

Mine goes 0-60 in about 15 seconds, which doesn't make it a Shelby but it's not often I need to go that fast in that amount of time.

Once I get the goat on the road, though, with its V8 and 389 -- watch out!

[Rcourt64]

"Mustangs? Sky? Ragtops?" Whoa, Does your fat ass fit in these little speedy gocards? I can't.
You should try maybe BIG

Good shocks & suspensions

[edward]

Originally Posted by pam

I know I overpaid grossly but it was my first classic, I had very poor advice from my ex but it was rust-free so in the end, I don't complain all that much.

Mine goes 0-60 in about 15 seconds, which doesn't make it a Shelby but it's not often I need to go that fast in that amount of time.

Once I get the goat on the road, though, with its V8 and 389 -- watch out!

yeah thats what the guy told me, it will do about 75mph... i was like what? a mustang????? thats why i passed... looked cool though

[softball]

Get one of these and you be cool:
http://minnieandmary.com/

I sold it earlier this year....a widowmaker. Now I have a milder version. I don't need to get to sixty in 4.7 seconds.

[Rcourt64]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

I don't need to get to sixty in 4.7 seconds.

Hmm, you might with serge in your rearview mirror

[Hell Puppy]

Originally Posted by rhetorical

Get one of these and you be cool:
http://minnieandmary.com/

I sold it earlier this year....a widowmaker. Now I have a milder version. I don't need to get to sixty in 4.7 seconds.

Yeah, but it's a lot of fun.

[softball]

Originally Posted by Hell Puppy

Yeah, but it's a lot of fun.

Yeah, at 3500 rpm it becomes a Hail Mary rocket. The only place to drive cars like that is in Europe. If you are doing a hundred and twenty in the fast lane you gotta get out of the way, because those Ferraris and Porsches leave you like your standing still. They gotta be doing 175 as they disappear over the horizon.