N00B in Delaware, looking to buy

[ImEvil1]

Looks pretty good.....funny how far east it has made it.

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by ImEvil1

Looks pretty good.....funny how far east it has made it.

In 1999, the current owner bought it from his brother, who still lives in southern California. The car still has a Cal Poly sticker in the rear window. The new owner needed another car for his son to drive, but it didn't take long for him to get a ticket in it. His kids have moved out of the house, and the car has sat in his garage. Although it is uninsured and the tags expired in 2006, he does drive it around the block every so often. He's selling it now to help fund his 1956 Chevy sedan project.

[mac88chp]

Looks like a fun project and will make a good driver too. Welcome aboard!

[SparkSVT]

Newark Delaware huh?

I am in PA just over the PA-De border. I am in the Newark area all the time as my daughter lives in that area and I pick her up every week. Looks like a nice enough Mustang...

[28HopUp]

Originally Posted by SparkSVT

Newark Delaware huh?

I am in PA just over the PA-De border. I am in the Newark area all the time as my daughter lives in that area and I pick her up every week. Looks like a nice enough Mustang...

Chris, I've poured over different threads, and your CHP looks great. Since you are so close, I'll have to catch up with you and get a better look at your car.

I'm still trying to pin down the seller and see if we can come to terms on the car. I'll keep you guys posted...

[28HopUp]

Well, I went and took another look at it tonight in the hope that the seller and I could come to an agreement on price. Sorry to report that he is firm in his asking price and we are still $500 apart. I printed off the thread about CHP 8302 listed for sale to use as a reference (which was more original and sold for $4K), and cited that the wheels would cost $600 to replace. He said he'd think about it.

For those interested, the CHP unit number was not visible in the door jam through the paint. From inside the trunk the patch was visible for the whip antenna, there was a hole for the antenna clip, and it has a steel 15x7 for its spare. The DSO was 72-0406, paint code 1C, and the last 6 of the VIN was 234937.

Who knows? He may change his mind and accept my offer (I told him I had the $3500 in-hand, which I did). Guess I'd better put the money back in our son's college fund!

I'd really like to find an SSP with a 5 speed. I know TurboSteve listed an 89 with an AOD for a friend for $4500. It's in alot nicer shape, so maybe I could dive deeper into Jack's college fund, but that car looks like it would be worth the extra cash (but again I'd prefer a stick shift). Anywho, I'll keep checking in to see if one pops up for sale.

[ImEvil1]

I hope he changes his mind...you never know.

I took care of the edit for you.