Back in the market for a mopar

[Harlow]

Well I've got a buyer for the 1967 cougar I picked up a few months ago. I've got about 10 grand saved up, but I'd really only like to spend 5-6K. I'm thinking a small block 68-74 B body or 67-69 A body maybe a 66-67 B body if its a good deal. I'm hoping to find something soon before school lets out for summer. I really enjoyed the driveability of the cougar. My satellite always had something going wrong, it was risky taking it out for a spin. I've been driving the cougar daily without any problems, plus I get about 16-17 mpg which is nice. I'm going to look for the same thing with my next mopar. I'd like to be able to drive it everyday if I want. I love the 2nd gen. chargers, but they're just too expensive for me right now. Maybe later on in life.

[Charger_Fan]

Well, if you don't mind driving to Salt Lake, a local guy's asking $5K for this '70 Duster. His ad reads...


Nice clean original 1970 Duster.  Car lived a sheltered life in Seattle, WA.  I purchased from the original owners.  Looks to be original paint.  Super nice interior.  Slant six, auto, power steering, manual brakes.  Almost new tires.  Runs/drives nicely.

Asking 5000.00 for this clean Duster.
Brent.  801-529-7895  topbrent@gmail.com

[Harlow]

thanks man, but I'd rather it be in Arizona so I could easily look at the car in person. What year/model do you guys think is the best bang for the buck in the list I named above?

[terrible one]

Man I was going to suggest a Duster or Dart or something. They can be had pretty cheap.

[myk]

Man I was going to suggest a Duster or Dart or something. They can be had pretty cheap.

I don't think it's gonna' get any cheaper than that...

[terrible one]

Man I was going to suggest a Duster or Dart or something. They can be had pretty cheap.

I don't think it's gonna' get any cheaper than that...

And, if you're not looking to have a street brawler, the slant six in those things will net you a good 18/22 mpg

[Harlow]

Well the local buyer I had didn't work out, so the cougar goes up on Ebay tonight at 6:30.

[68charger383]

I'd probably take the duster over the cougar, but if you throw some cragars on the cougar, its not a bad car. Plus plenty of cheap performance parts for the motor.

[Harlow]

yeah they can be made to look alright, not my cup of tea though. I'm hoping to pick up a small block or 383 68-74 b body or 67-69 dart. I watched some of the videos of my old 1968 Sport Satellite, 383 car that I sold in december 07. I regret selling it. It was a cool car. Wouldn't mind replacing it with another satellite like that.

[Hemidog]

cougars are cool, here's my friends 70.

[y3chargerrt]

Cougars are cool but Chargers are cooler!!

[bull]

If I'm ever able to afford another Mopar it'll be one of these:

[Harlow]

Bull - I had almost forgotten about those, really nice looking cars in my opinion. I'd actually really like to find one of those. Hell, I really just want a mopar again.

[bull]

Yup, I love 'em. I just can't decide if I like the fastback or notchback better.

[Harlow]

I like the fastbacks a little better.

[TheGhost]

Yup, I love 'em. I just can't decide if I like the fastback or notchback better.

Notchbacks are lighter, but you can sleep (or do various "other" things) in the back of a fastback...  Ragtops are always nice, too...



Honestly, I still haven't made up my mind which ones I like the best, so I'm gonna try to get one of each.

[bzabodyn]

Love Barracuda fastbacks, but decent ones are hard to find these days for a reasonable amount - I've been looking for another "driver" Mopar lately and this was a candidate (but really want a '69-70 superbee), but never could find one in the condition I wanted for a price I was willing to pay...

Good luck in the search...

[Kevin68N71]

Love Barracuda fastbacks, but decent ones are hard to find these days for a reasonable amount - I've been looking for another "driver" Mopar lately and this was a candidate (but really want a '69-70 superbee), but never could find one in the condition I wanted for a price I was willing to pay...

Good luck in the search...

They seemed to ALWAYS be in short supply.

Before I got locked into ChargerMania, when I was like 15-16 and starting to really get into muscle cars, I was SO into fastback 'cudas.  I still have a Monogram model of one somewhere that I never built.  I wanted the 340s.  An older friend of my sisters at the time had been looking for one for YEARS, this was 1976, and he could not find one.  Needless to say, I never did and switched my interest to Chargers.

Even today, I have never seen the 383 big block version, and those notchbacks and convertibles are rare as hen's teeth.

[The Kid]

Well I've got a buyer for the 1967 cougar I picked up a few months ago. I've got about 10 grand saved up, but I'd really only like to spend 5-6K. I'm thinking a small block 68-74 B body or 67-69 A body maybe a 66-67 B body if its a good deal. I'm hoping to find something soon before school lets out for summer. I really enjoyed the driveability of the cougar. My satellite always had something going wrong, it was risky taking it out for a spin. I've been driving the cougar daily without any problems, plus I get about 16-17 mpg which is nice. I'm going to look for the same thing with my next mopar. I'd like to be able to drive it everyday if I want. I love the 2nd gen. chargers, but they're just too expensive for me right now. Maybe later on in life.

I've been looking for an old Mopar as well. With prices around here (Minnesota) for $5-6k you could get a decent '66-'67 B-Body, a project '71-'74 B-Body, a decent '70-Later A-Body, and a damn nice C-Body. Personally, I'm thinking of picking up a '67 or '68 Fury. You can get them dirt cheap (a driver for under $3k), most come with a 383, and they can be quite fast (they only weight a few hundred pounds more than a Charger). Good luck with your search and good luck with selling the Cougar !

[Harlow]

The only one I've found around here is in a carport and its really rusty, must have been brought here from somewhere else, because the quarters and rockers are rotted pretty bad. Hopefully I find something soon so I can have it ready to go by summers end. The sale is going pretty good so far.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160237235119&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=006

[68charger383]

A rust free AZ car is a rare find for the east coast people. you might want to post the car on here in the cars for sale section to boost interest in the car.

http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/index.php

[TheGhost]

Love Barracuda fastbacks, but decent ones are hard to find these days for a reasonable amount - I've been looking for another "driver" Mopar lately and this was a candidate (but really want a '69-70 superbee), but never could find one in the condition I wanted for a price I was willing to pay...

Good luck in the search...

They seemed to ALWAYS be in short supply.

Before I got locked into ChargerMania, when I was like 15-16 and starting to really get into muscle cars, I was SO into fastback 'cudas.  I still have a Monogram model of one somewhere that I never built.  I wanted the 340s.  An older friend of my sisters at the time had been looking for one for YEARS, this was 1976, and he could not find one.  Needless to say, I never did and switched my interest to Chargers.

Even today, I have never seen the 383 big block version, and those notchbacks and convertibles are rare as hen's teeth.

Got a friend with a 69 383 'Cuda packaged notchback.  Owned it when he was younger, sold it, and then bought it back a few years ago.  Doubt he'll ever sell it again.

Used to be 7 second gen Barracudas around here, counting mine, my friends, 3 other 67s (2 notches and a fastback), a 68 fastback, and a 68 340 Formula S vert in pieces.  67 fastback got parted out, and I lost track of the other 2 67s, believe one was parted out.  Now there's just mine, my friends, and the 2 68s.

[Harlow]

One day left. I'm really happy with price. I would be happy if it didn't even go up at all during the last few hours. Still haven't really seen anything interesting around here. Hopefully I can get something soon so this summer I can get it ready to go while I have so much time on my hands. After seeing the thread about changing Mr. Angry I think I'd like to put those nascar style wheels and tires on whatever I end up getting.

[69charger2002]

good luck, but watch that 0 feedback bidder. spells trouble more times than not

[BMOTOXSTAR]

I think I saw a 71' Charger R/T for sale a few months ago in Arizona. It was posted here I believe and MOPARTS.
Good luck man,keep us posted

[Harlow]

Yeah I'm worried about that no feedback bidder. hopefully he doesn't end up winning.

[Charger1973]

Yeah I'm worried about that no feedback bidder. hopefully he doesn't end up winning.

Click on his name and you will see he is also the high bidder on a Datsun...  I had some bad experiences selling cars on ebay and now its even harder to tell whats going on with all the new rules.  Hope everything works out the way its supposed to.   

[Harlow]

Yeah I saw that. The account was made a long time ago. 2003 if I remember right. Seems strange.

[Charger-Bodie]

It brought good money!!    hope it all goes well for you....wierd that the 2 guys duking it out in the end were both zero feeback havers.

[Harlow]

I'm really surprised. I was thinking it would bring 4K. I was worried about the bidders also. I wasn't going to get excited till I got my deposit. I've got my 500 dollar deposit and en email from the bidder. So at the very least I'll get 500 and just have to re-list it, but it seems legit so far.

[Charger1973]

Damn dude, you did great on that one! 

[69bronzeT5]

Hey Scott,
What about Kendall's '71 Charger?

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,43588.0.html

[Harlow]

Too far for me man. Looks like a nice car though. Too bad its not closer.

[Finn]

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/622650995.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/676708252.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/674530872.html

[Harlow]

Well the sale went great. The buyer did a great job getting shipping lined up quickly. Now I just gotta find a new car. I'm thinking 68-70 coronet or 3rd gen. charger.

[Charger-Bodie]

How much (aprox) Ya lookin to spend? Ill keep an eye out.

[Harlow]

If its something I really like Id probably go up to around 8K. I need to put away some money and buy a daily driver so thats about what I can put towards a mopar.

[Harlow]

Oh I forgot to mention that the guy who bought it also has a 1968 Charger. I asked if he was on this site and he hadn't heard about it.

[Charger1973]

Oh I forgot to mention that the guy who bought it also has a 1968 Charger. I asked if he was on this site and he hadn't heard about it.

Should have worked a trade instead. 

[The Kid]

Damn dude, congrats on the sale ! Looks liked you got a fantastic price, should be easy to find a nice driver. Good luck!

[Harlow]

Oh I forgot to mention that the guy who bought it also has a 1968 Charger. I asked if he was on this site and he hadn't heard about it.

Should have worked a trade instead. 

I wish. The charger sounded like a nice restored car. He got the cougar as a cool classic that he can still drive and leave in the parking lot and not worry about it.