Aluminum Body Shelby Continuation rollers $160,000.00

[fordracing65]

Anybody want POPCORN, I'm buying...

[REAL 1]

Well, it was getting pretty boring around here.

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Anybody want POPCORN, I'm buying...

Yes Please I will have a large bag with a case of beer and a large bottle of brandy , to relieve my boredom while looking through the comments on nothing more than replica Cobra prices going up.

[REAL 1]

...and there are always those in the "peanut" gallery throwing their little stones. Many times fueled by petty envy.

[hurricaneharold]

You carry on, lump it or like it Cobras were built by AC ,So if you want to pay over inflated prices for a " Continuation" Kirkham with a CSX chassis No you carry on while I throw my little stones while eating peanuts !

I don't own one so don't have to worry about what a Kirkham Continuation Shelby Replica is worth .



But if it makes you feel better knowing that you own one of these cars and it will be worth a million dollars one day , good luck !

Beleive me my reply is NOT fuelled by Petty Envy !

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

...and there are always those in the "peanut" gallery throwing their little stones. Many times fueled by petty envy.

Evan, you're absolutely priceless. It wouldn't be the same around here without you.

[aks801]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

...and there are always those in the "peanut" gallery throwing their little stones. Many times fueled by petty envy.

Man, I was just about to toss in my biting commentary from the perspective of a non-owner, but this turned me away!!!

Hey, been off this site for about 6 months, this thread has been fantastic!

Motor on....

[PSB]

HUGE difference between an asking price and an actual sale price. Just because someone asks $200K doesn't mean it's worth that.

On the orginal post - $40K plus to finish a roller? Really?

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by PSB

HUGE difference between an asking price and an actual sale price. Just because someone asks $200K doesn't mean it's worth that.

On the orginal post - $40K plus to finish a roller? Really?

Engine-trans $25-$35k if your doing an aluminum FE, another $5-$10k for installation and miscellaneous items and your at $40k, depressing isn't it???

[jhv48]

Maybe it's just me, but $200k for that car? Not worth the money for a replica of an original.

If I wanted an aluminum bodied cobra, I would buy a kirkham. No matter what the continuation car builders and owners claim, they are not now, nor will they ever be, an original Shelby cobra. They will always be the redheaded stepchild of the original. Shelby American is just trying to cash in on the legendary status of C.S. before the mystique fades away for ever.

When I see a poorly made FFR cobra selling for $47k and a Roush engined superformance cobra going for $49k at Barrett last weekend, it further reinforces my opinion that buyers haven't got a clue about the value of these cars.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by jhv48

maybe it's just me, but $200k for that car? Not worth the money for a replica of an original.

If i wanted an aluminum bodied cobra, i would buy a kirkham. No matter what the continuation car builders and owners claim, they are not now, nor will they ever be, an original shelby cobra. They will always be the redheaded stepchild of the original. Shelby american is just trying to cash in on the legendary status of c.s. Before the mystique fades away for ever.

When i see a poorly made ffr cobra selling for $47k and a roush engined superformance cobra going for $49k at barrett last weekend, it further reinforces my opinion that buyers haven't got a clue about the value of these cars.

Amen Brother...

[rodneym]

The ally Shelby for $200k on CobraCountry:

Would CSX4400 be from 2008? Did Shelby go out of order?
83 miles...hard believe till you look at those seats. My seats had more wear on them from the cow.

[PSB]

Originally Posted by rodneym

The ally Shelby for $200k on CobraCountry:

Would CSX4400 be from 2008? Did Shelby go out of order?
83 miles...hard believe till you look at those seats. My seats had more wear on them from the cow.

The car right below it on CobraCountry is a much better deal IMHO

Pete

[la cobra]

The value is what ever someone will pay for it.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by la cobra

The value is what ever someone will pay for it.

And I'm reminded of the proverb "A fool and his money are soon parted."

I only found one alloy CSX (4400) on CobraCountry and the way that one is finished under the hood makes me think that anything near $200K is a dream. It's also a dealer, which likely means it's NOT priced to sell.

Assuming the new roller price is correct, then we'll see how many buyers will line up.

[REAL 1]

Well when the buy in cost of a new one is going to be $210K+ depending on options and detail plus the excruciating wait for the aluminum roller to arrive from Shelby that helps the value of the used ones go up does it not???

Call the Continuation whatever you little hearts desire the facts are set forth in the SAAC Registry and their acceptance as genuine Cobras is a fait accompli by SAAC.

I don't see any kit cars or "replicas" (i.e non Shelbys) of Cobras going for anything near six figures let alone near $200K. I think the market has therefore spoken too.

[OZCOBRA]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

I don't see any kit cars or "replicas" (i.e non Shelbys) of Cobras going for anything near six figures let alone near $200K. I think the market has therefore spoken too.

Your seein what you want to see!!!!
.....it's not at all hard to find replica's ie; Non -Shelby cars in the Six figure bracket world wide ,maybe you need to do the search without the blinkers on and not request the proof when you actually know the facts are there right in front of you!!!!
....But I'm more than happy with the size of my little pinky!!!

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by OZCOBRA

Your seein what you want to see!!!!
.....it's not at all hard to find replica's ie; Non -Shelby cars in the Six figure bracket world wide ,maybe you need to do the search without the blinkers on and not request the proof when you actually know the facts are there right in front of you!!!!
....But I'm more than happy with the size of my little pinky!!!

Really? Enlighten me. Post the cars and sale figures. Kirkhams don't count. They are "Cobras" per the Registry not "replicas".

[jhv48]

No one is saying they are not real Shelby's. We are saying that they are not original Shelby's.

It's like saying my 2011 Shelby GT500 is an original Shelby GT500. It's not. But it is a real Shelby.

Shelby can price the cobras however they see fit. Those in the know won't bite.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Well when the buy in cost of a new one is going to be $210K+ depending on options and detail plus the excruciating wait for the aluminum roller to arrive from Shelby that helps the value of the used ones go up does it not???

Call the Continuation whatever you little hearts desire the facts are set forth in the SAAC Registry and their acceptance as genuine Cobras is a fait accompli by SAAC.

I don't see any kit cars or "replicas" (i.e non Shelbys) of Cobras going for anything near six figures let alone near $200K. I think the market has therefore spoken too.

1. Have you heard of any parties being thrown where no one shows up? Also, assuming the new roller price is indeed true, there's no documented proof of one being sold at that amount.

2.

3. As recently as August 1, per CobraCountry, a black/red Kirkham was sold. Asking price was $115K firm. I should mention that it was used in a Maroon 5 video for a few moments. There are a few examples in memory where Kirkham's have been sold around the $100K figure (+/-). And the Kirkham's have mentioned a price increase in the future as well.