opinions requested

[rustyBob]

Carl...ask who the original owner was and if you can have his phone number....
or you can call Dana at Shell Valley with the vin# and he should be able to tell you who baught and built the car....
and yes thats a 429/460...not an FE 427...

[dlampe]

I will tell you that I met the new Shell Valley guys are they are as good as they come. I can't say enough about these guys and I have never own there car. Rich will certainly be missed but the new team in place at SV is serious about the growth of the company and would likely be very happy to help you out if you run into something down the road.

[CoolCarl]

I found out some more info.

The engine is a 429. He mentioned it was a dart block.

The tranny is a 4 speed toploader.

Aftermarket front suspension (not pinto or mustang II)

Pics will be coming Monday he said.

Looks like I might be going on a road trip next weekend.

Carl

[CoolCarl]

I just got some additional pictures. To me they look really good and I think I will try to take a road trip this weekend for a visual inspection.

[CoolCarl]

After looking over the pictures more carefully I don't think I have enough saved for this particular roadster. I've managed to save 22k and this roadster might just be worth more than what I have available.

[Tom Wells]

Carl,

The seller's statements seem to get interestinger and interestinger...

The engine is a 429. He mentioned it was a dart block.

I've searched and also gone to the Dart web site: http://www.dartheads.com/products/engine-blocks

I don't seem to find a Dart block available for the 429-460 (385 series) engines.

There are some aftermarket 385 series blocks available, but none of them come from Dart.

I'd redouble my efforts to make sure what's in that car, unless you're fond of surprises.

Tom