Ebay Alumin CSX 4000 series on Ebay

[gsharapa]

Interesting that a simple Google search shows it has been for sale in Ca and the current dealer also had it for sale for $110K. Looks like it went though Kruse auction back in 2001.

http://cars.trovit.com/index.php/cod...n_type.1/pop.1

Shelby American 1966 Ac Cobra Csx4000 Series Aluminum - Used Shelby Other for sale in West Palm Beach, Florida | OldtimerPorsche.com

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C | #24698 Premium Auction Database

[fordracing65]

Evan, buy it, according to you these cars are worth well over 200k...

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Evan, buy it, according to you these cars are worth well over 200k...

Car sold for well under market. Fantastic buy. However, just like original Cobras, the price of Continuation cars vary based on many factors. You still can't duplicate even that car new for $160K today.

Can't escape the fact that if you want a new aluminum Shelby you are over a year out on wait and lighter in the wallet $160K for the rolling chassis.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by REAL 1

Car sold for well under market. Fantastic buy. However, just like original Cobras, the price of Continuation cars vary based on many factors. You still can't duplicate even that car new for $160K today.

Can't escape the fact that if you want a new aluminum Shelby you are over a year out on wait and lighter in the wallet $160K for the rolling chassis.

It makes absolutely ZERO sense to me to buy a new alloy CSX roller for $160K, assuming that is the correct figure, when the current market value for a 2,000-mile early (preferable to the later models IMO) alloy CSX is $130K. Assuming that was the final price.

That's a HUGE depreciation expense on one's financial statement.

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

It makes absolutely ZERO sense to me to buy a new alloy CSX roller for $160K, assuming that is the correct figure, when the current market value for a 2,000-mile early (preferable to the later models IMO) alloy CSX is $130K. Assuming that was the final price.

That's a HUGE depreciation expense on one's financial statement.

Your not reading and comprehending again. Go slowly and read out loud the following.... The value of continuation Cobras will vary depending on the car, it's build and it aesthetic accuracy to original specification or other factors such as 40th Anniversery etc. Just like the original series they can't be lumped together and values will differ.

Plus the CSX in question was a killer buy regardless of the issues in finish or condition. Kudos to it's new owner. You want an aluminum CSX for $130k? start shopping. Lighting could strike twice in the same spot. Be patient I could happen again.

Also looks like I can by a new Kirkham roller on Ebay which as a roller can be lumped with the rest with the same options for about $10k less than from Kirkham. What's up with that?

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

It makes absolutely ZERO sense to me to buy a new alloy CSX roller for $160K, assuming that is the correct figure, when the current market value for a 2,000-mile early (preferable to the later models IMO) alloy CSX is $130K. Assuming that was the final price.

That's a HUGE depreciation expense on one's financial statement.

I was really hoping this topic would not degenerate into this yet again. It took about 12 hours longer than I expected it to though

[REAL 1]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

I was really hoping this topic would not degenerate into this yet again. It took about 12 hours longer than I expected it to though

Come on. You know better than that around here!!!

Also to the OP there are a number of good photo books of original cars that are readily available. Buy some study the photos and read read read. You will learn learn learn.

Ironically for such a small car the details are seemingly endless and the learning goes on for a lifetime.

Attend SAAC events and photo cars and attend various events where you expect original Cobras will show up and other Continuation Cobras or Kirkhams. Look, listen and learn.