As mentioned in a previous topic, I hope this doesn't violate any terms or anything of the site. We have a really good family friend who is struck with cancer, she's a mother of 2 and very active with the local school and sports teams. We have had benefits, BBQ's, etc. raising money for the family. Some neighbors have decided to raffle off their beloved 1968 Mustang convertible. It's a 289 automatic car, and is in fantastic shape. Tickets are $100.00 each and there are only going to be 300 sold. Please PM me if you're interested and I'll get you taken care of. Thanks in advance, and if this isn't OK to be here, please let me know.
yamaha
UberDork
6/14/13 3:09 p.m.
+1 for a good cause and a good looking car. I'm still catching up $$$ wise or else I would jump on one myself. A 1 in 300 chance is a pretty good set of odds.
ncjay
HalfDork
6/14/13 3:15 p.m.
I have never heard of a car being raffled off for a bad cause. That is one sweet looking ride. Hope the right person gets it.
I wish I could afford a ticket, that's an awesome car.
Let me spread the word to a few of my more affluent Mustang friends. Maybe I can sell a few tickets for you.
I noticed the Texas tags. Where in Texas are you located?
I am in the dead ass center of Texas in a little town called Zephyr just outside of Brownwood. Neither of which anyone knows of. LOL. I am 2 hrs north of Austin off 183, 1 hour east of Abilene, 2 hrs west of Ft. Worth, and 3-4 hrs west of Dallas proper. You do not need to be present to win, I don't think. I will verify.
Just talked to the powers that be for the raffle. Raffle will take place on July 4th and winners will be notified by phone if they cannot be present.
mndsm
PowerDork
6/15/13 12:30 p.m.
Damn, if I wasn't broke as berkeley, I'd be down. I wonder if a raffle ticket counts as a challenge purchase- I mean... it IS available to the public at the same price that anyone else has.
mndsm wrote:
Damn, if I wasn't broke as berkeley, I'd be down. I wonder if a raffle ticket counts as a challenge purchase- I mean... it IS available to the public at the same price that anyone else has.
Like the way you think.
So far I have 3 people from here wanting tickets. When you PM me, be sure to include your name, address and phone number in the email. Thanks again so much guys!!!!
I emailed everyone who's emailed me interested in tickets. If you see this before you check your emails, I will try to touch base with everyone this evening @ about 6pm Central time. Let me know if this works for you.
Thanks again for the guys who have already contacted me!!!
There's still plenty of tickets left!!
Thanks Ian,
I think I replied. I'll give everyone a call tonight around 6pm Central.
Bump
Still plenty of tickets left!!!
Ian F
PowerDork
6/18/13 6:10 p.m.
Bump!
So people... what would you do with this car?
Personally, I'd probably return it a bit closer to original: grill, 15" wheels, de-chrome the engine bay, maybe add vintage air. Basically make it into a nice Sunday cruiser.
...well... at least for as long as I could before I had to sell it since I am completely out of garage space.
All day long. Probably eventually swap the 289 for a new 5.0 Coyote or a 351-W and put in a 6-speed. Suspension would be Total Control and IRS.
BUMP
Sorry, want to try to keep it on the front page. Would be cool if it were sticky. Hint hint. Nudge nudge...
Bump again, seems every time I bump, I get a couple more entries. I have 10 of you lovely people entered into the drawing. Remember, when you PM me, include your full name, address, and a good phone number to call you at.
Thanks again for all your help guys and gals!!!
I got lucky ticket #283 in the mail today.
Maybe this'll get your a few more sales.
mndsm
PowerDork
6/24/13 9:05 p.m.
Truthfully? Probably sell it back to the owners for cheap. I have no use for a droptop mustang.
LOL, they might appreciate that. But, they are raffling it off because it just sits in their shop and doesn't get driven.
I was wondering if anyone had gotten their tickets yet. I have 2 more of you guys I'm calling tonight. They still have 100 tickets left and 9 more days! Hurry up guys!!!
SVreX
MegaDork
6/25/13 2:15 p.m.
PM sent.
I'd give it to a dear friend who has always dreamed of having one, and will never be able to afford it.
My ticket arrived via mail. Now holding my breath, hoping my number is the lucky one!