Evan.
I am not too familiar with the current New Joisey vocabulary as I havn't been there for a few years so won't be able to match your linguistic skills. You clearly have an extensive knowledge of how English should be spoken - I presume you must have once watched a 1950's comedy film.
If you want an accurate view of Shelby Mustang prices I suggest you go to
www.geocities.com/eskoufos/shelbyprices.html. You will see that most cars are offered at well below 80k. Bear in mind that offer prices are rarely met.
I totally agree that the vast majority of sane people (and even more insane ones) would prefer a Cobra over an Ace. The only point I was making is that Ace buyers are unlikely to pay more for their cars because of the association. They appeal to an entirely different type of person. Some people prefer understatement to overstatement in cars - just as some people would prefer to be with a demure librarian rather than a blowsy blonde barmaid. It often takes more skill to get the best out of the former while the latter will perform for anyone.