Evan's (REAL1) Car On The Market

[Bernica]

I have a feeling that Evan might be a little picky about who he lets his baby go to.
But then...Cash is King!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I have a feeling that Evan might be a little picky about who he lets his baby go to.
But then...Cash is King!

That's why I think any buyer should have the phone in one hand and a hammer in the other.

[razerwire]

Competition and completion are two different cars. Shelby gave Finishline Motorsports the go ahead to make 22 full competition cars as long as he had say on parts and gave his approval to Finishline. I have no 7 of 11 built before Finishline closed. Shelby started using 3000 numbers that had not been used yet to build completion cars. Program restarted lately by Shelby corp. As I understand it.

[TimG427]

If I didn't buy alloy black car 4322 last year I'd be calling to negotiate on this car. This is the first time I've seen pictures and the details on it and I love it.

[Bernica]

If you don't get it, don't pretend that you do.

[Ron61]

Evan has mixed feelings about even selling the Cobra and I doubt if he is going to lower his price very much for anyone. He really hates the thought of having it go and from day to day thinks about changing his mind. I wish I could afford it as I would buy it in a minute.

Ron

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Ron61

Evan has mixed feelings about even selling the Cobra and I doubt if he is going to lower his price very much for anyone. He really hates the thought of having it go and from day to day thinks about changing his mind. I wish I could afford it as I would buy it in a minute.

Ron

Well, tell Evan, if he's not going "to lower his price very much for anyone", then he shouldn't have mixed feelings, because at $230,000, his Cobra isn't really for sale.

Vern's CSX 4227 at $160,000 obo is a far far better deal and AFAIK, it hasn't sold. And while Evan's CSX4206 may be "fitted out" with all sorts of details that Vern's doesn't have, to me, there's the "law of diminishing returns." And the rivet pattern is wrong.

$70,000+ is, well, $70,000. And in my opinion, "paint schmaint." I prefer bare aluminum.

[kanuck]

The one thing that always happens with something with notoriety, is no matter who buys it. It will always be evan's car. "I see you bought Evan's car" or "wasn't that Evan's car"
and so on. And that's the stigma that car will have, and end up being more of a subject of conversation than the car itself.

Dean

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by kanuck

The one thing that always happens with something with notoriety, is no matter who buys it. It will always be evan's car. "I see you bought Evan's car" or "wasn't that Evan's car"
and so on. And that's the stigma that car will have, and end up being more of a subject of conversation than the car itself.

Dean

For those who follow the hobby, I agree. For them it will always be the supreme example of a car that's even better than an original, but not one. .. But if the buyer is willing to reserve his half-truths for the uninformed, it can be an original Shelby Cobra that's just like those million dollar cars you see on TV. I hope any new owner knows the difference between those two audiences.

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by kanuck

The one thing that always happens with something with notoriety, is no matter who buys it. It will always be evan's car. "I see you bought Evan's car" or "wasn't that Evan's car"
and so on. And that's the stigma that car will have, and end up being more of a subject of conversation than the car itself.

Dean

In all likelihood the buyer will not even know anything of this place and will be unaffected by all of this.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

In all likelihood the buyer will not even know anything of this place and will be unaffected by all of this.

So, you don't think the buyer will even google CSX4206 and see what the results are? I can't even imagine a buyer of any used vehicle won't google the VIN# or in this case the Shelby CSX# before, during or after the purchase.

Google CSX4206 and see what the results are. The first non-video non-picture link are results from Club Cobra.

[Bernica]

I agree with Rodknock. If / when it happens, we will be seeing the classic "Just Bought a Cobra" first post here. And just look at this welcoming committee!

[mdross1]

As much press as The Real One is getting he must be smiling. He certainly did not love his car more than most of us. Especially those of us who spent the time and aggravation of seeing our builds through to the end. No doubt his car is a beauty I hope he gets what he wants.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by mdross1

...I hope he gets what he wants.

Not likely, since he doesn't know what he wants. So, even if he got it, he wouldn't even realize that he had it.

[Blue66]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Not likely, since he doesn't know what he wants. So, even if he got it, he wouldn't even realize that he had it.

Hey...I resemble that remark !!! Sometimes change is good. Hell I have never looked back an said "I wish I kept that car".

[trularin]

I am led to believe he wrote the ad content. It has the same "flavor" as his posts here on the club.

Goog Luck Evan, PT Barnum has never failed in his estimate of the human element.

Tru

[twobjshelbys]

As I have stated before, most CSX owners don't come here because of the general attitude. So if they do look it up, they will take it for what it is, and furthermore, you'll not hear from the buyer as singing up would just paint a bashing target on his/her chest. I'll guarantee you the first comment (from one of two or three people here first) will be "what an idiot you are" rather than a compliment like "what a nice car you've boght". Why bother? Good luck thinking you'll be able to trash his sale though.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

As I have stated before, most CSX owners don't come here because of the general attitude. So if they do look it up, they will take it for what it is, and furthermore, you'll not hear from the buyer as singing up would just paint a bashing target on his/her chest. I'll guarantee you the first comment (from one of two or three people here first) will be "what an idiot you are" rather than a compliment like "what a nice car you've boght". Why bother? Good luck thinking you'll be able to trash his sale though.

Trust me, when you're buying a $200,000 +/- used vehicle, you're going to want to know the history. It's just common sense in the Year 2016. That's why folks in all sorts of car forums post VIN's, because they know future buyers will want to know the history. Whether the buyer signs up here at ClubCobra is an entirely different statement from the one which you made.

And Evan's car doesn't get "bashed," everyone here recognizes that it's one of the best of its kind. It's Evan that became the "lightning rod." Any new owner, if there's an actual sale some day, will get a fresh start. I can't remember any legitimate current or future Cobra owner being "trashed."

Oh, there was a member that left CC after selling his Kirkham about 10 years ago, his CC moniker was "rsimoes." He definitely riled up the masses.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

I'll guarantee you the first comment (from one of two or three people here first) will be "what an idiot you are" rather than a compliment like "what a nice car you've boght". Why bother? Good luck thinking you'll be able to trash his sale though.

I kind of tend to doubt that there would be much if any trashing of a new owner of that car here. I think a new owner of that particular car would be welcome here with open arms. I see very few, if any, negative comments about the car itself and more open admiration. Trashing has always seemed to be against Evan and his opinions, not the car. But, I'm sure there will be some jerk wanting to try to stir things up, which would be sad to see!
My 2c

[Bernica]

And I'm pretty sure that if someone started bashing a brand new member and excited owner of that car here would be dealt with by plenty of us here, including "Papa JAMO"