The Cobra market is full !!!!

[marco246]

Originally Posted by Ric S.

Guys, great dialogue on the subject. Mine is a Unique Motorcars, not that that is the subject I just did not see the brand mentioned. My take here is the "state of the market" is just that; "the state of the market." We move where the economy moves us and or disposable income. I agree that the traditionalist will quickly find a car of choice. I built mine to learn the skills required to do the build, not keep the car. I also enjoyed the comments on how cobra builds are going beyond traditional to more of a personal touch. For example, mine is creamsicle orange/white stripes on 18" wheels/rims. The engine bay is stuffed full of a big block FE. Yes, it turns heads but that does not translate into cash toting buyers. The entire stance of the car is different. When I figure out the image upload aspect, I will load a photo. Back on point. I feel I may now be paying for wanting a modern hotrod look blended into the '65 cobra look. Keeping her around longer is not so bad though.

Now I would like suggestions on other marketing sources. Cobra Country is great as a dedicated cobra site. Where else; Auto Trader, Hemmings???

I have no regrets in selecting Unique or a cobra as my midlife crisis project. The key to any dilemma is patience and respecting the views and needs of others. I know out there somewhere is a very smart individual that is looking for an orange cobra dressed like a hotrod.

Regards,

Ric

Hey, Ric,

Think about advertising your Cobra in the Knoxville area. It's BIG ORANGE COUNTRY for sure.

Cheers,
Mark

[Ric S.]

Mark,

I actually got the comment often when I lived in SC. Too many folks thought I had selected the color because of Clemson and Tennessee having a strong following.

A very good idea indeed.

Thank you,

Ric

[gsharapa]

Wonder why things are slow...anyone watch the frickin news lately. Everything is negative, government spending like they are in a candy store and the stock market keeps diving on any bad news which is every day.... You have to remember that Cobras are purchased with disposable income and there is a lot less of that around right now.

I had 6 cobras in the past and strayed to a 2007 GT500 Shelby thinking I wanted to go the new route. Really missed Cobras and after having the GT500 for sale for 12 months I finally found someone that liked the black red stripe color combination that made me a reasonable offer.

Looking for a Cobra the last 4 months my interest were quality (many manufactures fit this bill), specific colors (black or blue) and I'm a old hot rodder so I like big HP motors. When looking at different used cars when I found the motor the colors were wrong, when I found the colors the motors were low HP or if I found the right combination the price was north of Hollywood...

I really came back to what I did with 4 of my past cars and that was look for a roller opportunity. Either a new car or used where I like everything and the seller was willing to sell it without the motor/trans.

I agree with several of you that there is usually a buyer for every car and it comes down to being patient and reasonable on your price. Every Cobra and 1 GT40 that I have sold in the past was mostly through Cobracountry.