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SethGreene531 · M
@Musicman Apparently the going price for a restored, or mint condition original ranges from $167,000 to over $500.000. Auctions can push it to 2,2 million, which has been the record so far.
As nice as an original would be, it's cost prohibitive.
You could get a dusty barn find original, then a friend who does great body work and rebuilds engines. A weekend project between the 2 of you.
The crucial question is, would Eleanor be showroom quality when done?
Option B is a clone.
I've always loved the styling of the GT 500; bodywork ranks highest in an automobile for me.
So I'd accept a clone, as long as it had flawless reproduction, and a good engine & handling.
As nice as an original would be, it's cost prohibitive.
You could get a dusty barn find original, then a friend who does great body work and rebuilds engines. A weekend project between the 2 of you.
The crucial question is, would Eleanor be showroom quality when done?
Option B is a clone.
I've always loved the styling of the GT 500; bodywork ranks highest in an automobile for me.
So I'd accept a clone, as long as it had flawless reproduction, and a good engine & handling.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@SethGreene531 I completely agree with you. A restoration would probably take a couple of years. That's a long time to wait to go cruising. A clean original is always best, but cost prohibitive. Probably a very clean clone would be the way to go. Turn the key and be cruising today. 😎