I too was a bit on the what can I find today mode...limited myself to a couple of cars I would like.
I would LOVE to own one of these someday...but alas...I'm getting old. Life is over...so all we have is the dream...
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/1968-corvette/1498775461Side pipes: check
4 spd: check
L88 style hood: check
Chrome bumpers: check
Weld wheels: Yup, even like those on here...suits, and they're not 20's. Has the right ratio of rubber and rim.
At $22,000, if it's not perfect, at least you can drive it without worrying about it.
![](https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/20cAAOSwv-1erIZ0/$_59.JPG)
Or this. 1971 Olds 442 Tribute.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/medicine-hat/1971-olds-442-tribute/1497998768![](https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/CXsAAOSwb7tepeOW/$_59.JPG)
Not perfect, but price-wise compared to US and after exchange? It's cheaper than one in Florida
https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/d/deerfield-beach-1972-oldsmobile-cutlass/7109353444.htmlWhich is probably nicer...but, $15,000 nicer?
![](https://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_6nZ4V5bfgcO_1200x900.jpg)
Or if you're OK without the 442 stuff, here's one in Kamloops for even less.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/kamloops/1970-olds-cutlass-supreme-convertible/1486919409![](https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDgwWDY0MA==/z/EFgAAOSwEy1eQaDY/$_59.JPG)
Makes the Vette seem like a steal...and too bad they're all red. Couldn't find any in the blue I like.
Never been a big fan of the hardtops...but damn...this thing, if it is as nice as the pics seem to say it is...hell yes. Could even be worth the 43% exchange rate.
https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-1969-olds-4-4-2/7116632939.html![](https://images.craigslist.org/00f0f_54vc838VuYV_1200x900.jpg)
That's all sorts of pretty.
Then I got looking at what was my second least most favorite Mustang. Now...hmm...I think I'd actually consider one of these. When they're right, they just look right. Oddly, convertibles seem to be cheaper than the fastbacks.
Here's a pretty Cdn find. 1973 for $23,500 - the colours are just perfect too. Hopefully it was restored right. And it needs the appropriate Magnum 500's.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/ottawa/1973-mustang-convertible/1498867227![](https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDgwMA==/z/Xx0AAOSw5oherYBW/$_59.PNG)
For contrast, an American example:
1971 non-AC car. At $18,000 would be more $ than the Cdn one.
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/d/port-charlotte-1971-mustang-convertible/7105897715.html![](https://images.craigslist.org/00g0g_2o2GI3OHEB3_1200x900.jpg)
But, there are cheaper cars to be had. Maybe a 4 spd car?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/d/lancaster-1973-mustang-convertible-4spd/7114487981.html![](https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_euPYKtM4QoL_1200x900.jpg)
The interior looks good in that one too. All black...none of that multi-coloured 3 shades of faded red or blue.
Wasn't going to do another 'vert, but this one is drop dead sexy. And it's in "Wife would hate it green" too. And even though it's not a MACH...damn, fine looking car. And "only" $19,000 US.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303557352274![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4HUAAOSwy8RerZc0/s-l1600.jpg)
It's the wheels again, isn't it? Wheels make or break a car.
So that lead to fastbacks...and fack me I love this. 1973 for $25,900 US - or about $37,000 Cdn at current rates.
https://rockford.craigslist.org/ctd/d/joliet-1973-ford-mustang-fastback-351/7102918190.htmlDoes this not look amazing?
![](https://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_a8dNO2Z6q0T_1200x900.jpg)
For similar pricing in Canada, there's this one.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-voiture-collection/ville-de-quebec/ford-mustang-mach-1-1973/1489028798![](https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDUwWDgwMA==/z/W00AAOSw00JeUmk-/$_59.JPG)
Or perhaps the creme de la creme in Canada? A 1972 for $50 g's.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/edmonton/mustang-mach-1/1497095720And only 1 picture??
But it's what is included in the ad that counts...
Heavily modified 1972 mustang Mach one.
500HP to the wheels via a Tremec TKO 600
All aftermarket driveline parts.
Naturally aspirated Clevor 408 (Windsor block with Cleveland heads)
Spent $27,000 on the short block alone in 2010Interior in excellent shape, electrical system completely replaced with a Painless kit, 3” exhaust with electronic cut outs, MSD ignition with billet components, custom 950 CFM carb, ceramic clutch, all aftermarket tubular front end components, engine internals all forged....
Jeez! That engine...$27,000...it better last a LONG time even if you beat on it mercilessly. Should've spent some money on EFI.
In the end, I think the Vette wins the value proposition. Might even fit in the garage with my other DD...now...if only it wasn't a stupid thing to do in these times of crisis. Thank goodness I'm not with deep pockets.
No...wait...
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