Incursus's Mustang

[Incursus]

Quoting: FUBAR

Been for a drive in the sun today?

Twas the plan...ran out of time though

Quoting: Andy

Just in time for the South Bucks Classic Car meet in two weeks tim

Indeed, you never know



I'm planning on giving her a service next weekend and a good drive.

Did less than 200 miles last year..

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Incursus

Did less than 200 miles last year..

[Incursus]

Taxed, washed and driven for the first time this year.. Hopefully get out a bit more than last year as this should be the year she gets replace with a V8 :up:

[Roadkill]

Got anything in mind as a replacement ?

[Incursus]

Keeping my eye out for a late 90's early 00's Mustang, Camaro or Trans-am..  Any of those would do but I think I'd prefer the Trans-am or Mustang (facelift version of mine). 
All going well I should have around £6k to play with by the tail end of the season.   Maybe a bit more but it depends what I get for the Stang and Mondeo..

[Cunning Plan]

00's Mustang,

Excellent Roadkill / Hot Rod Garage episodes 13, 14 and 15 for 2005 Mustang:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGvTvFzdMg_PbG7_1TPiABMmItllqqFbb

:cowboy:

[Roadkill]

You're selling the Mustang and Mondeo ?

Are you using the Yank as a daily, then ?

[Incursus]

Nah I'll probably get a company car.

[Roadkill]

Assuming my Mondey lasts that long, let me know what you're after as a replacement for mine is imminent.  Really imminent !  :sofa:

[Incursus]

Excellent Roadkill / Hot Rod Garage episodes 13, 14 and 15 for 2005 Mustang:

Must catch up on watching those!   I doubt my budget will stretch to that shape Mustang they're more like £12k :can:

Assuming my Mondey lasts that long, let me know what you're after as a replacement for mine is imminent.

Will do.

[Incursus]

Sailed through her MOT! :up:    Hopefully get a change to give it a good wash, polish and drive tomorrow... then up on eBay..

Got my eye on this among others..



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-FORD-MUSTANG-GT-4-6L-V8-/201345709493?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee123b5b5  :chiny:

[FUBAR]

Looks nice  :cool:

[PaulS]

From someone who's loving his new toy it's nice to have a V8 Chris, it looks very mean.

[ianjpage]

Nice looking stang

[Incursus]

Yeah, manual too.   That one will probably be gone by the time I'm ready as I feel it prudent to pass my 3 month probation at work before splashing cash on a yank.. Also I would want to sell the current mustang first. But that's the kind of thing I'm looking out for.   There's no hurry though I'm happy to wait for something "perfect" and the longer I wait the more cash I save! :up:

[Roadkill]

I'm surprised you're not looking at something older and more interesting - 60's/70's ? - as you've got the space and will have a company car . . . seems logical to me.

The Mustangs are fine and are sensible but any yank I've driven built during or after the mid-nineties has really lacked any . . . . soul ? . . . Like the majority of cars built during or after the mid-nineties, I suppose . . . Look great, perform well but lack anything else.

[Cunning Plan]

The Mustangs are fine and are sensible but any yank I've driven built during or after the mid-nineties has really lacked any . . . . soul ? . . . Like the majority of cars built during or after the mid-nineties, I suppose . . . Look great, perform well but lack anything else.

Sorry Incursus, but I have to agree.  :yup:

You like what you like and cannot help that (I mean look at me with old crappy VW Buses), so if that era of Mustangs really give you a chubby, then awesome, if it makes you happy, go for it.  :cowboy:

However, as RK says, if it is something American you want, that has power and is fairly unique on the road, there must be other vehicles you would consider?  :pass:

None of my business of course, but I would be interested to know what it is with that model that you like?

[Incursus]

I see what you're saying, and my wife agrees with you guys, but the issue I have, aside from the cost of a late 60's early 70's Mopar (full on chubby mode engaged) is it just won't fit in the garage, even empty the mustang will just about fit.. even that may need a roller shutter.. (operation garage clear out is scheduled for this summer, need to build/buy a large shed first.)

So long term, yes a garage extension and a classic Mopar is the plan but in the short term I want some V8 action that won't rust.. Doesn't have to be a Mustang either.

[Cunning Plan]

So we have a shopping list lads:

• Small American
• V8
• Lowish Purchase Cost

What can we find?   :chiny:  :ebayanim:

[Cunning Plan]

Okay, not a V8, but it is small (for a Truck):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-Shortbed-Stepside-Truck-230-Six-Cylinder-/171767569258?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fe251b6a

:pokey:

[Incursus]

Very nice.. Doesn't look that short though..  Gotta be a V8 😉

[Incursus]

Doesn't look that short though

Just over 187 inches so a few inches longer than the Mustang, garage is 16'. 

[art b]

Doesn't look that short though

Just over 187 inches so a few inches longer than the Mustang, garage is 16'. 

RK...can show you how to stretch a garage...

[Roadkill]

RK...can show you how to stretch a garage...

I can show you about 20 ways to stretch a garage !!!!!!! 

[Incursus]

RK...can show you how to stretch a garage...

Indeed.  You ready to sell that Demon yet Art? :tongue: