| glenninsandiego |
10-21-2016 12:29 PM |
Just got an Arntz in a trade. Value? Market?
I recently got an Arntz in a trade for an older Corvette I was selling. The Arntz is in pretty good unrestored shape with a 454 hotrodded Chevy engine in it. I puts out about 350 horsepower to the rear wheels. The car is currently in the shop getting the clutch master cylinder replaced, so I have not had a chance to drive it much at all.
I am still trying to figure out if I should keep it or sell it. If I sell it, how much
are these things worth? And what is the market on these? Are they hard to sell?
Any advice would be appreciated
Glenn in San Diego
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| RodKnock |
10-21-2016 12:42 PM |
I'll speculate on almost no information about the car. If it's near mint condition, roughly $35,000 at the high end.
What kind of old Corvette was traded? And did the other party say "no backsies"? :LOL:
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| glenninsandiego |
10-21-2016 12:52 PM |
Thanks. I realize the absurdity of asking what a car is worth, but that helps.
Any thoughts on the best place to sell a car like this?
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| RodKnock |
10-21-2016 12:59 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by glenninsandiego
(Post 1406833)
Thanks. I realize the absurdity of asking what a car is worth, but that helps.
Any thoughts on the best place to sell a car like this?
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As far as I can tell, Arntz's trade very infrequently and they're not exactly high on the Cobra replica "food chain." Some pics and a description will help. Also, the market for Cobra replicas gets smaller, when they don't have s SBF or BBF engines.
Cobracountry.com and here is where I'd advertise it. |
| RodKnock |
10-21-2016 01:02 PM |
Also, the problem with $35,000 at the very high end is that you'll be competing against some nice Factory Five replicas, and since they still make those in large numbers, I'd suspect that the Arntz will take a longer time to sell.
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| Thor maine |
10-21-2016 01:23 PM |
Just what I am looking for!
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| glenninsandiego |
10-21-2016 03:31 PM |
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| ChiChris |
10-21-2016 03:35 PM |
Not sure I would list it as a '1965 Shelby Cobra' but whatever works.
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| glenninsandiego |
10-21-2016 03:40 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiChris
(Post 1406841)
Not sure I would list it as a '1965 Shelby Cobra' but whatever works.
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Thanks. I just changed it to Arntz Cobra |
| G-Pete |
10-25-2016 08:14 AM |
I don't know over there in CA, but here in Texas your top on that vehicle would be $23k.
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| mrmustang |
10-25-2016 10:10 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by G-Pete
(Post 1407167)
I don't know over there in CA, but here in Texas your top on that vehicle would be $23k.
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Was thinking $22,000-$25,000 then saw your post |
| glenninsandiego |
10-25-2016 10:42 AM |
Thanks again. Very helpful
The car is currently in the shop getting the clutch master
cylinder replaced.
If anyone knows anyone looking for such a car, please let
me know
Glenn in San Diego
gw143gw@aol.com |
| RodKnock |
10-25-2016 10:44 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
(Post 1407172)
Was thinking $22,000-$25,000 then saw your post
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For the OP, MrMustang is a better prognosticator of Cobra values than me. |
| Dominik |
10-26-2016 09:14 AM |
If you enjoy the ride and don't need the $23k, I would add a set of knock-off wheels and drive it!
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| 86Sebring |
10-26-2016 10:07 AM |
I remember that Hot Rod magazine with the blue Cobra on the front page...
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| glenninsandiego |
10-26-2016 10:49 AM |
I got the car back from the shop last night. They installed new clutch master cylinder and the 2 u joints on the steering shaft. Now the car runs really good.
The only glaring problem left is the windshield. It has a crack. Where can I get replacement? I think I read that the Arntz had the same size windshield as the original Cobras.
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| mrmustang |
10-26-2016 12:33 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by glenninsandiego
(Post 1407264)
I think I read that the Arntz had the same size windshield as the original Cobras.
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Hmmmm, no :rolleyes: |
| glenninsandiego |
10-26-2016 12:38 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
(Post 1407267)
Hmmmm, no :rolleyes:
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Uh oh
Please don't tell me it was a unique size:eek: |
| joyridin' |
10-26-2016 03:44 PM |
Probably the easiest thing to do is make a pattern of the windshield. Take it ti a shop that carried MR10 lexan and have them cut a piece to match the pattern. Replace the glass with the lexan.
There are quite a few threads on here about it.
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| glenninsandiego |
10-26-2016 03:59 PM |
Thanks!!
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