How rare are t-top coupe's?

[Mousemate]

I was just on craigslist, looking for parts, in one of the photo's of a parts listing, seems to be a t-top coupe being parted out.
looks like just a shell at this point but would that be worth enquiring about?
thanks guys.

[Travis T]

They have a following. I can't believe someone is parting that one out since they sell quickly, it looks solid. Looks to be an 83-84 by the hood.

[FoxChassis]

Look in the 'sticky' at the top of the Production Numbers & Decoding forum. There are T-roof coupe production numbers there.

[Mousemate]

Look in the 'sticky' at the top of the Production Numbers & Decoding forum. There are T-roof coupe production numbers there.

perfect
thank you

[STANGMAN116]

Yes i would save that car if at all possible!!!

[FoxChassis]

Those production numbers are only for conversion done through Ford assembly (handled by Cars & Concepts in Brighton, MI). They do not obviously cover conversions done after the car was delivered to the dealer or owner (also done by C&C, or any aftermarket roof converter using a C&C kit, or parts from a salvaged car).

Conversions done through Ford assembly will have a code on the door tag, buck tag, build sheet, and owner card. Any other conversion will not have those codes.

The only way to tell by the VIN alone is to have Marti Auto run a report.

[TopGear85]

Imo, only factory V8 ttop coupes would be worth saving from an investment standpoint. Otherwise you would be saving just for the love (nothing wrong with that). I can't see 4 cylinder ttop coupes being very valuable, besides as a V8 conversion candidate.

[FoxChassis]

It would be interesting to know how many V8 T-roof coupes were made each year, but that would require another round of research by Marti Auto.

[StangerGT]

Arrrggg!! I hate it when people part out nice or rare cars!

[STANGMAN116]

Rare if its factory tr car

[foxylady]

4 cyl t top coupes have a certain following...

It would be nice to know the production numbers based on engine type

That car would probably be worth saving depending how much they want for it

[Bryan Knebworth]

I remember FEP user "airplanedriver" had a similar looking one for sale sometime back (I hope it isn't his)...

[83gtstang]

Shhooottt! Four cylinder or not, I love an old notch, especially a T-top. Who would do such a thing unless it's stolen or lost tittle with no hope of being salvageable would I do this. Unless it was a restore gone wrong, maybe who knows. I would buy it still.

[richard3rd]

As a owner of a 81' TTop Coupe (original 4 cyl) I've gotta say that they aren't as rare as I thought. I actually stumbled upon mine, by just searching ebay for 1979-1993 Mustang Coupes, luckily the owner didn't word his listing in away that made it pop-up on a simple search, so no one was really looking at it. When I saw it I thought it must have been some aftermarket job, however it wasn't. After a quick google search I found out alot about these cars. I called one of my friends who's owned over 30 Fox Bodies (79-93) and asked what he thought; his exact words: "a TTop Coupe, is one of the rarest Fox Bodies Mustangs" so I jumped on it. Needless to say I'm absolutely in Love with this car, I parted with it awhile back for financial reasons, but I never could get this car off my mind or out my heart! To my surprise the guy that I sold it to, wanted the car basically for the "race" setup I had installed (Dart Block, Race Suspension, Race Tremec T-5, Wheels etc.) anyway he calls me up and asked if I wanted the car back, before he hung up I was on my way with my car trailer! After a year of labor & love, I now have the car of my dreams. Since I originally bought mine several others have been restored or revived, they're not as common as a GT TTop, Pace Car or SVO, but they're not as rare as I thought, if someone is looking for the super rare Mustang, I'd be surprised if it was a 79-93 Mustang, personally they're my favorite Mustang, but I'm sure when it comes to dollars and cents, 1st Gen. takes the lion share. If you can buy the car and save it, Please O'please do, you'll be so glad that you did. My car is in no way better than some of the quality restoration cars I've seem on here, but I must admit that whenever I'm in it or I'm in a parking lot, I get stopped or someone hunks their horn at me, it's a cool feeling to know that little ol'me has a piece of FORD Mustang history.

[TopGear85]

So around 5K ttop coupes were made, according to Marti's statistics (that's across all trim levels and engines). So not a lot by any means, but not rare either. I still think the ttop coupes with factory V8's will be the only ones worth collecting (by worth I'm talking from a value standpoint).

[Travis T]

It's funny to me how everyone likes different things. Everyone is nuts over T tops and notches, but put the two together and people go absolutely nuts. I thought the reason everyone wanted a notch was light weight and stiffness? T tops sort of negate that. Me, I'd rather have a solid roof hatch but I have one with a sunroof instead.

[FoxChassis]

So around 5K ttop coupes were made, according to Marti's statistics (that's across all trim levels and engines).

Over the course of four model years the production total statistic, courtesy of Marti Auto Works, is 6,009.

[83gtstang]

I guess I like them because I had a 79 notch, now a TTop 83, it would be best of both worlds for me having two of my favs in one. Although Ttops are a real pain, nice on sunny days and a little more secure than soft top.