selling a Cobra with a Chevy.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by rodneym

AL427SBF,
No need to complicate it. And we're not talking investments.
It was whether or not a Chevy plant hurts the value of a Cobra compared to a Ford.
In your example, Thor could have made out like a bandit but that doesn't say anything. Thor's sale only gives us one point of reference. That's why I mentioned mrmustang. I'm sure he's got numbers but he's probably observing from a distance, smiling like the Cheshire cat

Actually it's a simplification, whatever power you have is already priced into it, that's the point. mrmustang can post selling numbers all day long, without knowing what the owner paid for it - the data tells half the story ...

... unless you just want to play the my replica is more expensive than your replica game (while you own it). We can do that with houses too I see hi-tech and quality components (just like Thor) as the real player in a replica's market value.
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[1985 CCX]

AL427SBF

Keep in kind Tom and I have known each other since high school. 80's
Long history.

The point is there are many ways to create a Cobra. I am just a purist and for my budget I do what I can.
A great friend of mine has an awesome cobra that is more hot rod than Cobra. Just a different flavor.

This all started when I suggested best bang for buck would be selling the CCX and the bowtie separate as it may bring of net more $. I admittedly stated I don't know what a GM 427 with Muncie is worth. It has sat since late 80's. glad he made more than anyone expected. Me for sure. Figured the CCX could stand as a great base on its own legs.

Not sure about simple difference of cash in cash out.
But ok, I concede....

Btw the car in question.

[1985 CCX]

And the CCX

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

AL427SBF

Keep in kind Tom and I have known each other since high school. 80's
Long history.

The point is there are many ways to create a Cobra. I am just a purist and for my budget I do what I can.
A great friend of mine has an awesome cobra that is more hot rod than Cobra. Just a different flavor.

This all started when I suggested best bang for buck would be selling the CCX and the bowtie separate as it may bring of net more $. I admittedly stated I don't know what a GM 427 with Muncie is worth. It has sat since late 80's. glad he made more than anyone expected. Me for sure. Figured the CCX could stand as a great base on its own legs.

Not sure about simple difference of cash in cash out.
But ok, I concede....

Btw the car in question.

Not apposed to your view of the cobra world at all, and being life long friends with Thor sharing this hobby, it's all good! The point I'm making is that the statement a Chevy plant hurts the value of a Cobra compared to a Ford is flawed from inception. As you say, there are different flavors of these beasts - and I'm sure we agree that they are worth what the market will bear, both going in and getting out. Because of that, I say there is no financial argument that can be made regarding buying a replica with a ford power plant in it vs. a chevy.
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[patrickt]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

Not apposed to your view of the cobra world at all, and being life long friends with Thor sharing this hobby, it's all good! The point I'm making is that the statement a Chevy plant hurts the value of a Cobra compared to a Ford is flawed from inception. As you say, there are different flavors of these beasts - and I'm sure we agree that they are worth what the market will bear, both going in and getting out. Because of that, I say there is no financial argument that can be made regarding buying a replica with a ford power plant in it vs. a chevy.
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I agree. In fact, I see no difference at all between a small block Ford in a 427 style car and a Chevy Rat motor in a 427 style car.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree. In fact, I see no difference at all between a small block Ford in a 427 style car and a Chevy Rat motor in a 427 style car.

Coup de grâce, a blown rat motor in a rat cobra, now we're getting somewhere ...
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[patrickt]

Originally Posted by AL427SBF

Coup de grâce, a blown rat motor in a rat cobra, now we're getting somewhere ...
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... and what's more, I would rather have a Chevy Rat motor in my Cobra over a small block Ford. At least that way I could say I had a big block.

[AL427SBF]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and what's more, I would rather have a Chevy Rat motor in my Cobra over a small block Ford. At least that way I could say I had a big block.

Which one of your little buddies told you to say that
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[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by patrickt

... and what's more, I would rather have a Chevy Rat motor in my Cobra over a small block Ford. At least that way I could say I had a big block.

A big block says what?