delbene@homxa.UUCP (K.DELBENE) (09/27/84)
I've got a 1964 and 1/2 Mustang hardtop with a V8 260 and 3 speed manual transmission. As I've had the car since college, I'm reluctant to give it up, and since I've restored it once (to the extent my college $$ would allow - paint(not stripped), new interior, Ford long block) I'm not too keen on doing the job again myself. This dilemma results in my first question. Does anyone know of a good Mustang restoration outfit in the New Jersey area? The car needs minimal body work, but will have to be stripped. Also, when I did the interior, some of the trim ended up less than entirely stock (the seats and side panels in the doors). However, the car is free of rust (It is a long time resident of Arizona) and free from heavy handed modifications. This description leads to my second question. What is the market potential for restored 'stangs. Can I ever expect to see the $2000+ that I sink into it again, or should I just take my lumps for the sake of nostalgia and the perpetuation of a great car? Kurt D. Del Bene AT&T-BL Holmdel ...!ihnp4!homxa!delbene