fyi: Shelby fiberglass CSX on gsa.gov auction site

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http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/a...41QSCI15086001

Starting bid of 50K

All aluminum efi 427 Shelby engine

[Al G]

I wonder what the story is behind this one.

[HealeyRick]

See boys and girls, when you're bad, your Uncle Sam will come and take your toys away from you.

[Ron61]

I think I would be a little wary of buying that car. To many statements about as is and the buyer has no almost no rights in regards to looking at it. Also getting it registered here in California could be a problem.

Ron

[Anthony]

Originally Posted by HealeyRick

See boys and girls, when you're bad, your Uncle Sam will come and take your toys away from you.

hmmmm. Seems to me a deju-vu? Supersnake?

[TN Shelby Cobra]

Automatic. No thanks!

[cycleguy55]

'Proceeds of crime' seizure?

[Dumpling]

Originally Posted by Ron61

I think I would be a little wary of buying that car. To many statements about as is and the buyer has no almost no rights in regards to looking at it. Also getting it registered here in California could be a problem.

Ron

're: condition, I especially appreciated their assessment of the headliner early on as "good", followed later with the information that there is no top.

And notice that while they discuss the engine, they don't picture it. Buyer beware indeed.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra

Automatic. No thanks!

It says a TCI auto trans, but the shifter doesn't look like an auto. Must be a setup I'm not familiar with.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Al G

I wonder what the story is behind this one.

The two most likely reasons are owner was convicted on a drug-related crime or crimes and/or the ever popular unpaid taxes.

[Bernica]

I thought I had read somewhere on this site about nightmares registering cars and boats once they are "tainted" by the DEA, DHS or IRS.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by TN Shelby Cobra

Automatic. No thanks!

OTOH, the ad states that it's rare.

[Bernica]

It doesn't provide the CSX number. Does anyone know the car or know how to get the number? It states that it's in North Las Vegas. Maybe never went far from SAI? Might help us all get a little more history on it.
Hello..Ned??

[twobjshelbys]

It states that you can call a number for more info including VIN. Maybe the rest of the story too, esp. if the title is locked up from US registration. There was another fed car not too long ago that could only be sold to an overseas buyer, I think it was one that someone tried to sneak into Canada and couldn't be registered in the US again?

[Bernica]

I called the listed number for the Custodian and it goes directly to the US Marshall's office. I left a message for Veronica and will provide anything I may learn.

[NewYorkGuy]

the car was registered in NV. i don't have the VIN number but from what I was told from 2nd and 3rd party sources, it's basically a brand new car. happy bidding.

[Bernica]

So, with approx 750 miles and a $50k starting bid, who wants to go first on what it will go for? Description provided below...

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 CSX 6000 Series, Excellent Condition, 8 Cylinders, 2 Door, Bucket Seats, Convertible, No Stereo, Spoke Wheels, Make of Tires: Firestone, Model of Tires: Indy 500, Keys: Yes, Front Seats and Carpet Dirty, Front Carpet Good, Front Seat Good, Door Panels Good, Trunk Good, Dash Good, Headliner Good, This vehicle is an authentic Shelby American replica of the 1965 CSX Cobra that was built in 2010. Exterior Color: Navy Blue Metallic, Interior Color: Black, Major Factory Equipment: Shelby Four Wheel Disc Brakes, Shelby Finned Valve Covers, Single Hoop Roll Bar, Wood Steering Wheel, TCI Automatic Transmission, Optima Battery, Shelby Gauges, Leather Upholstery, Simpson Racing Seatbelts, Side Mounted Wind Guards, Aluminum Radiator, Trigo Knock-Off Wheels, Carpeted Trunk, Front & Rear Chrome Bumpers, Steel Braided Lines w/Aluminum Fittings, Electric Cooling Fan, Custom built Shelby 427 V8 FE Stroker Engine-aluminum block, heads, timing cover, flywheel & intake-Dynoformance fuel injection-all steel braided lines-show detailed engine & compartment, Custom TCI Fighter C6 automatic transmission with shift kit-rare automatic model, Independent rear suspension-Blistein shocks & coilcovers-TMS A-arms kit with adjustable front & rear sway bars-Hypercoil springs, There are no known or visible problems with the cooling system-Fluidyne aluminum radiator with dual electric cooling fans, Optima battery-Shelby gauges-MSD electronic ignition & distributor, Shelby 4-wheel discs with dual piston calipers, Dual exhaust with ceramic coated headers & ceramic coated side pipes, Custom built fiberglass body-aluminum inner panels-appears to be minor damage due to the vehicle "bottoming out" on the front frame rails and fiberglass underbody, Very high quality paintwork-custom Navy Blue Metallic with Wimbledon White Lemans Strips-Minor scratches are noted as well as minor damage noted on front underbody, Chrome bumpers front & rear, Black leather upholstery-wood steering wheel-Simpson Racing Harnesses, No top or tonneau cover, the weather stripping is soft & pliable and have no noted blemishes, 6-pin Trigo knock off wheels with safety wires-no blemishes, Tires show no wear or deterioration-Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires-235/60R15 front & 295/50R15, This vehicle was manufactured by an authorized Shelby builder and a MSO issued by Shelby, the vehicle shows minimal wear with two blemished noted, the exterior paint shows minor scratches and dings

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

So, with approx 750 miles and a $50k starting bid, who wants to go first on what it will go for? Description provided below...

Nothing less than $50,000.

I'm not in the least bit surprised that it would be "brand new" since I'd be willing to bet that between the AT and the EFI, the poor thing doesn't run very well.