CSX 6000 at Barrett-Jackson

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Originally Posted by franklin

"Not to be confused with Cobra replicas, these are genuine Shelby Cobras, authenticated by Shelby Automobiles, Inc. with proper CSX numbers and a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), signed by Carroll Shelby himself. Only a small number are built each year and every car is listed in the official Shelby registry."

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Well, you can roll your eyes and laugh all you want if that makes you feel better but the fact of the matter is the general public and those that buy and sell these cars including auction houses have begun to clearly view CSX continuaiton Cobras as authentic Shelby Cobras and more then mere "replicas" as that term is commonly used and understood today.

The fact that CSX 6018 ( a glass car) sold for $93,500.00 including commission says something. And in a bad economy no less. People don't plunk down close to or over 100 large for a faux Cobra. When looking at the auction sales numbers you have to add the commission to the sale price. That gives you the true selling number. Buyers certainly take this commission into consideration as to what they will bid. While 6018 sold at auction for less then MSRP that happens at auctions. Sometimes you get a good buy. Sometimes you overpay.

Oh, and since you own a Kirkham (a nice one by the way) by dragging down the Shelbys you are to a degree dragging down your own car as Kirkhams have accepted into the Shelby Registry with the Continuation series. Just a thought.