[clayfoushee]

OK...here's the definitive word.

I just spoke to Will @ Cherner Classics. It is Tom Emrich's car, and Will was totally upfront about it. He knew about the blow-by problem and said the top end of the engine has been totally re-done.

I also told him that many Cobrafiles thought the price was too high, and his response was, "find me another 427SO in a quality replica for less, and I'll buy it on the spot." He specifically mentioned, Contemporary, ERA, Unique, SPFs or cars whose suspensions were designed for BBs. That's what they value in this market.

While many don't value SO's enough to pay that price, I guess the classics experts still think they merit that. Obviously, they also need a little room to make a few bucks for themselves. Having said all of that, there may be some negotiating room.