50th aniversary CSX

[Bernica]

Well, this is interesting! All 50th Anniversary cars sold within 48 Hours? Really?..Really?

LAS VEGAS: 50th Anniversary Edition Big Block Shelby Cobra Sells out within 48 Hours of Unveil | Business Press Releases | Fort Mill Times

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Well, this is interesting! All 50th Anniversary cars sold within 48 Hours? Really?..Really?

LAS VEGAS: 50th Anniversary Edition Big Block Shelby Cobra Sells out within 48 Hours of Unveil | Business Press Releases | Fort Mill Times

I really don't believe Joe Conway and Keith Belair would do a bogus press release. They have too much integrity. I can confirm (from our point of view) yes, they really did sell out in 48 hours. I'm looking for new equipment.

David

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

I really don't believe Joe Conway and Keith Belair would do a bogus press release. They have too much integrity. I can confirm (from our point of view) yes, they really did sell out in 48 hours. I'm looking for new equipment.

David

Based on the previous 50th runs taking almost two years to get all delivered I'd be willing to bet this time the alloy cars of the 50 are delivered before the glass ones.

Enjoy

I might be in line if the gt gets sold

[RodKnock]

Hey Bernica, there's a bridge nearby, would you like to buy it?

Of course, I have multiple buyers lined up and they've all promised via written agreement to buy the bridge, but I'll give you first dibs.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Hey Bernica, there's a bridge nearby, would you like to buy it?

Of course, I have multiple buyers lined up and they've all promised via written agreement to buy the bridge, but I'll give you first dibs.

Hey Rodknock,
Do you think I seriously believed that press release?
Let's see...50 cars in 48 hours. That's over one car per hour!
I guess we all missed the boat!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

Hey Rodknock,
Do you think I seriously believed that press release?

Nope, your BS detector is probably as strong as mine.

[Mach 1 Fan]

I believe you will find that all 50 cars were bought by a small handful of Shelby dealers, not by customers. You will see those cars for sale at Denbeste and Planet Cobra and the others over the next year with the expected price mark up.

Michael

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Mach 1 Fan

I believe you will find that all 50 cars were bought by a small handful of Shelby dealers, not by customers. You will see those cars for sale at Denbeste and Planet Cobra and the others over the next year with the expected price mark up.

Michael

I personally don't doubt it a bit. I'm assuming that's the method to "selling out." But I'm sure those sales agreements say something like "we'll promise to buy 10 cars, unless of course, we don't."

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by Mach 1 Fan

I believe you will find that all 50 cars were bought by a small handful of Shelby dealers, not by customers. You will see those cars for sale at Denbeste and Planet Cobra and the others over the next year with the expected price mark up.

Michael

I may be way off base, but here's what I'm thinking...

1) Dealers told SAI that if SAI sells them direct and cuts them out, then said dealer won't support the car or warranty.
2) Then SAI tells the dealers, "Fine, then book the cars so then we can call them sold."
3) Then there a a bunch of rollers that someone (maybe even SAI) is looking to sell quick and be paid for if /when done!

Like I said, I may be way off base and don't claim to know the inside workings..

[twobjshelbys]

They didn't say what the split between aluminum vs. fiberglass was.

[dallas_]

$60,000 extra for the aluminum body. Interesting.

[8427]

They did sell out in 2 days..... been banging my head on the wall. Called 2 days after and I got sorry they were all sold out in the morning. Still looking for someone that has the order so I can pay a premium and get it. Anyone of those on the forums?

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by 8427

They did sell out in 2 days..... been banging my head on the wall. Called 2 days after and I got sorry they were all sold out in the morning. Still looking for someone that has the order so I can pay a premium and get it. Anyone of those on the forums?

You should check with the dealers, starting with Denbeste and Becker (Planet Cobra), and maybe even Hillbank. The cars probably did not sell directly to end users but to the Shelby dealer/distributor network. There is a dealer price and a retail price, and I've never seen them go above the retail price. Trust me there is plenty of margin

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by 8427

They did sell out in 2 days..... been banging my head on the wall. Called 2 days after and I got sorry they were all sold out in the morning. Still looking for someone that has the order so I can pay a premium and get it. Anyone of those on the forums?

8427: Welcome aboard and your answers are here in this thread Grasshopper!

[8427]

Well thank you for the warm welcome Mr. Guru Berina this grasshopper will evolve to a raging bull haha