The Maverick is an even better value

[Captain Blackheart]

Spending $30k on a new Maverick isn't a bad deal. Comparing it to my 68 Ranchero with an assumed purchase price of $3,000, that's $26k adjusted for inflation. Considering the myriad improvements to automobiles over the last 55 years, it's an outstanding value, IMHO.

I'm looking at $14k by the time my Ranchero resto is complete. Inflation of a different sort.

Your mileage may vary.

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[JBryant]

Have not seen a Ranchero in many years. What are you doing in terms of restoration?

 

[fossil]

photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Maverickman74]

Yeah the Maverick is really spot on with inflation based on the 70s Mavericks too.

 

[rlhdweman]

Spending $30k on a new Maverick isn't a bad deal. Comparing it to my 68 Ranchero with an assumed purchase price of $3,000, that's $26k adjusted for inflation. Considering the myriad improvements to automobiles over the last 55 years, it's an outstanding value, IMHO.

I'm looking at $14k by the time my Ranchero resto is complete. Inflation of a different sort.

Your mileage may vary.

Now use this calculator to find the price of gas over the last 45 years & you will find it is exactly where is should be currently, in most of the country.

 

[Captain Blackheart]

Have not seen a Ranchero in many years. What are you doing in terms of restoration?

 

[Captain Blackheart]

As it is vs. my plan so far.

 

[k2rizzle]

As it is vs. my plan...

Would look sharp in Alto blue and get a Maverick too match it.

 

[Captain Blackheart]

As it is vs. my plan so far.

 

[Captain Blackheart]

Sorry for the multiple posts. My phone is acting weird today.

I've added new rear shocks and sway bar. Now that the weather isn't monsoon season I'll rebuild the entire front suspension and I'll start on the interior after I rewire literally everything. Engine is pretty mild; 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, Holly 650 cfm 4-barrel, and long tube headers. Also changing out the coolant system. Better pics later.

I'm literally building it in the parking lot of my mobile home park. No garage or carport at my place. Park manager I'd cool with it as long as it's on all fours overnight.

 

[Captain Blackheart]

Would look sharp in Alto blue and get a Maverick too match it.

Already got Cyber Orange

 

[Fcnrwy]

As it is vs. my plan so far.

Is it a 1969 or 1970??

 

[Captain Blackheart]

Is it a 1969 or 1970??

1968

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