Rust-Free '65-'66, '67-'68, '69-'70 Fastback "Shells"No drivetrain? No worry. These cars are zooming as restomodders hunt shells for builds. They don't even have to have a suspension, as they'll be replaced anyway.
'65 Shelby GT350 CompetitionThe rich get richer applies. In our opinion, the most undervalued of the above cars is the '65 GT350 Competition because it stands out as the only street-legal American car built for racing that was offered to the public.
'68-'70 Shelby ConvertiblesYou get to be seen when the top goes down in a Shelby with performance and style.
'71 Big-Block ConvertibleLast of the big-block convertibles makes this car special. Just 42 were built.
'72 Mustangs, all body styles with 351 H.O. engineJust 398 cars were built with what is essentially a detuned Boss 351. They're broken down into 19 hardtops, 366 fastbacks, and 13 convertibles. The convertible is a real sleeper.
Original-Paint MustangsAny first-generation Mustang with original paint has a special place in the hearts of collectors. Regardless of the production run of the model, the number of original-paint cars declines every year.
'69-'70 Mach 1The first Mach 1 has the great looks (all being fastbacks) that make it the quintessential Mustang musclecar. No car before or since has passed this one in musclecar looks.
'69-'70 Boss 302Ford built fewer than 9,000 of these cars, making them somewhat rare, but plentiful enough for a large following to be a force in the hobby.
'69-'70 Boss 429The 429 is still the boss of Bosses. Even GM people fall for this car.
'66-'68 Trans Am CoupesThe coupe body style has held back the prices. Few people realize these cars were a competition Shelby prepared for professional road racing. The '65 GT350 Competition was a flashier fastback prepared for amateur road racing.
'69-'70 Boss 302 Trans Am RacersThese cars have already brought six figures, enough to fit in our top 10. However, the sales have been kept private. If anybody has any reports, we'd love to hear about them.
'71-'73 ConvertiblesConvertibles have great eye appeal in the last of the first-generation "big" cars. The higher performance the engine, the better the potential for appreciation. Many of the '73s are low mileage because collectors put them up when they were new.
Special-Paint MustangsCars like the Playboy Pink Mustangs have a a lot of special interest. In 1967, Ford issued a set of special-paint Mustangs for the State of Colorado.
Dealer SpecialsCalifornia Specials, High Country Specials, Blue Bonnet Specials (and there are more) have unique looks and heritage.
Six-Cylinder Convertibles, All YearsThe top goes down and you get wind in your hair, so who needs a V-8? The later-model cars have received less attention-for example, the '69-'70 and '71-'73 sixes.
Rust-Free Barn CarsThere's something about a long-lost car that smacks of a lost treasure. Mustangs in storage for decades have a unique appeal to collectors.
Eleanor HysteriaRick Schmidt, Mustang collector and vice president, chief operating officer of National Parts Depot, has noted the controversy surrounding the Eleanor phenomenon and Carroll Shelby's continuation projects. After reading Jose Baro's letter in the August issue that forecasts "death to the Mustang hobby," Rick provided his perspective. His timing was perfect for this issue.
I've noticed the concern about the potential ill effects of Carroll Shelby's "continuation projects." These fears range from the depletion of existing reserves of original fastbacks, to pricing the hobby beyond the average person's reach, to the supposed blasphemy of attaching Shelby VIN plates to continuation cars. To all of these Chicken Littles, I say: Take a deep breath-the sky is not falling.