Why aren't these cars worth anything?

When I go to the FFF show in April, I noticed in the past 5 years, I have seen maybe 1 or 2 SC's, but 2-300 mustangs. Maybe we can restore the hobby this year and make a good showing.

Regardless, I am keeping my SC, as I waited several years to find a low mileage clean one and it is like riding on a cloud when I get on the FWY.
 
i would say that using one of these cars for investment reasons will probably pay as well as 99% of the 401-ks out there.
 
i would say that using one of these cars for investment reasons will probably pay as well as 99% of the 401-ks out there.

^Sir i sincerely hope you're right, my 401k looks better than my 94' with bad main bearings.
 
I agree. About 10 years ago when this thread was first started, people were saying it would change and in another 5-10 years the value of these cars would be going up.

Fast forward 10 years, and nothing has changed except it is now more expensive to maintain these cars :rolleyes:

David

So true! That is why I have blown the cobwebs (literally, underneath) off and I am driving mine on nice days. I'm going to lower it and put relevent / current trend wheels and tires on it and drive it. I had been saving it for 23 years...for what?

The clincher was a few weeks ago when I almost (again) bought a new car to drive as a daily driver when I already have one sitting in the garage. No one else wants it so I might as well drive it and no; they never will be worth much.
 
So true! That is why I have blown the cobwebs (literally, underneath) off and I am driving mine on nice days. I'm going to lower it and put relevent / current trend wheels and tires on it and drive it. I had been saving it for 23 years...for what?

The clincher was a few weeks ago when I almost (again) bought a new car to drive as a daily driver when I already have one sitting in the garage. No one else wants it so I might as well drive it and no; they never will be worth much.

Scott,

You have one of the cleanest SCs I've ever seen and if it isn't gaining value, then the rest of us don't have a chance. Glad to hear you are going to start driving and enjoying the car.

David
 
IMO the best we can hope for is like was I saw several years ago, a Gran Torino in mint condition if not better (marginally) that went for $30k. I figure the best we will ever get for one of the best condition SCs will be a year's wage.

The biggest challenge is people don't know they exist, or existed.
 
Thats why I like going to car shows and local car club meets. I have yet to get someone to buy one...But I will one day mark my words! Getting the car out there is the only way. I get complimented at lights, parking lots and most every car meet. People love the car. Many just have no idea what it is. And with the sheep type culture we have.....Mustangs are the bomb
 
Most of my friends back in the day that rode in or drove my SC, bought one. Now out of that group of 6 of them, only 2 of them besides me have them still. The buddy I got mine from when I was 16, ended up wanting another SC, and he bought one like a year later and still has it. Some of us who really enjoy the cars will keep them as long as we can continue to maintain them. To others its a fun car, but they just don't get that bond with it like we get. Next time a good deal on another sports car comes along they jump ship. I'm in for the long haul. Been almost 14 years I've owned my 92. And I've had my 90 for at least 10 but it's time is short since I plan to swap its drivetrain into another SC I have in storage with a solid body.
 
You just have to find the right buyer for the car. I am very familiar with this.

I used to own a 1995 TBird LX V8, bought it for $2,000 with 64,640 original miles. A year and a half later and about 2,100 dollars in repairs, with 76,500 miles and a Ford Nationals award, I sold it for $6,300 (more than twice blue book value according to NADA) in March 2011. I put it on my local craigslist and it sat for 3 weeks on there, first person who called drove out in their 97 Tbird and bought it right as it sat.

Fast forward a year. I purchased a 1987 Ford Escort GL hatchback from a little old lady for $50 back in December 2011. Yes, $50. It had 40,920 original miles. I put another $1,800 into it with repairs, Escort GT spoiler/wheels/fog lights, lots of elbow grease, and a second place award at Ford Nationals in Carlisle. The car was spotless but it was still a Ford Escort. Put it on craigslist with 52,275 miles on it this past November, sold it in 3 days to a guy in New York for $3,500.

People call me the wizard since I always find that one buyer who wants what I'm selling. I always start my price high since I never 'have' to sell these cars, but I like knowing the market just in case I need to sell. I also make sure I keep every reciept and document for the car including sales brochures, window stickers, etc.

The same day I sold my Escort I drove to Ohio to buy my 90 SC with 38,800 miles on it. I saw it on craigslist. I now have 41,200 miles on it and I use it everyday. I have snow tires on it and although I keep having to repair random things on it, but at the same time I love TBirds and I don't care if I have to dump money into my SC, I love it too much to let a low mile example go neglected.
 
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I love my 1991 T-Bird SC so much I begged my brother to buy a 1989-1990 Cougar SC (while they're cheap) then I would buy it from him once I had the cash:p
 
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