We love funny Craigslist Ads. They crack us up, and have become one of those things that we love hearing about. When our buddy RTC sent us this one from Columbia, South Carolina for a 1968 Mustang Notchback we laughed multiple times. The seller points out all the weaknesses, and some of the strengths, of this little Pony Car and does it all while being as much of a smart ass as possible without offending anyone who might actually be in the market for this one. We approve. Check out the ad text below.
1968 Ford Mustang 302 4bl. AUTO C4. Non numbers matching car, originally a 6cyl car. Black interior. New Headers, 2 1/2 inch exhaust. New Jegs dual plane intake and edelbrock 600cfm. Runs great. Not a show car, paint is a home job and the stripes are decals. Price is firm, call or text.
Will throw in original intake and manifolds.
DETAILS:
-I am the 14th owner, not really but I don’t know. First owner barely got it dirty and engaged the warp drive once.
-I have remedied this excessive caretaking with long roads and a pile of fun.
-The motor uses a little oil. How much? I don’t know, I’m not collecting statistical analysis points.
I check the oil, I fill the oil, I drive. Not enough to bother me.
-It leaks a little oil. How much? Not enough for me to care. It has a gazillion miles, Poindexter!
If you have a vehicle with 220K NOT leaking or burning oil, it’s empty!
-The little 5.0 bullet-proof V8 starts and runs like the proverbial champ.
I haven’t upgraded because I had plans:
Had planned a big block, posi, bug catcher etc etc.
Life got in the way – it ain’t happening.
-The I served stickers on the right rear window stay. My daughter’s idea, take it up with her.
-Flowmaster and Jegs stickers stays as well. They are awesome, so there.
QUESTIONS:
-Why are you selling?
I can’t justify owning it anymore. Motorsickles, kiddos, work, travel, and beer have consumed my time and money.
Someone else needs to appreciate the Stang for what it is: awesome mechanical artistry.
-What’s wrong with it?
Small oil leaks. Cosmetic issues.
And it’s pissed it has been neglected and parked. It needs rescued.
-Will you sell me the [engine / tranny / rear door / axle / etc.]?
No. I’m not in the salvage business. Buy the car. Love the car. Give the stang a home.
-Will you take [insert ridiculously stupid low number here]?
No. If I wanted [ridiculously low number] I would have asked [ridiculously low number]
Want a cheap car? Get your kid that lowered tuner piece of stuff honda project down the road.
I think I’m plenty cheap for this bad mofo.
-Why is it not stock?
Because I bought it for a daily driver with the intention of turning it into a fire breathing street machine.
I haven’t had the time to do so. So I am selling it.
-Can I put a 6″ lift and giant tires on it?
I don’t care. But be sure to use quality components and for God’s sake – get it aligned after.
-Would this make a good car for my daughter?
Hell. Yes. Not only a good car, a learning experience. Introduction to vehicular maintenance.
Additionally, there isn’t really enough room in the back for that little guy she’s dating to try anything.
-Can you deliver?
Within reason. I’d drive it a 10 miles or so. But really, you should come get it. Look it over. Have a beer. Etc.
-Will you take a check / cashier’s check / Western Union Transfer / Nigerian Promissory Note?
Would you take a ball pein hammer to the forehead?
No. I’ll take Cash. Period. Bring cash or don’t show.
-Will you ship to -?
No. See above.
-No, really, all I have is [lowball dollar amount]?
That’s great, I don’t care. Unicef ain’t running this deal, and until they do I want $7000.
Why? Because I don’t HAVE to sell this little beauty. Truth be known, I’d rather keep it.
But if it’s going to a good home – I will sell. Unless you’re mean – then no sale.
Any other questions, feel free to reply to this email and ask.
I saw this same ad verbage used to sell a Jeep on craigslist a while back with some of the numbers and words changed to fit the vehicle being sold. The ad was posted on Jalopnik.
the same verbage was used on another car that was on CL and featured here as well…I don’t recall what kind of car but it was 50’s vintage…
55 Olds in Fort Collins, CO. Still for sale.
what is it with HEIs in fords? $7k? Seems reasonable I suppose – it would be 17 or 27 if if was a fastback in otherwise the same condition.
I think you’ve posted other ads recently with some of the same wording – so he plagiarized?
still funny.
GOOD ONE!
Looks like a nice car.I agree with John , I’m surprised you see so many HEI’s in Fords
the last thing I would want in a non GM car
Why not? They work.
Nice find by RTCTTFMF !