I'm shopping! Looking for some feed back, thoughts on what I need to do to "modify" my "list". Or a "reality" check on what it will cost to get what I want!
Observations:
302's don't sell as well as 351's. Chevy's don't sell as well as Ford engine based Cobras. Automatic trans doesn't sell as well as stick shift. Longer wheel base, wider body styles, dont' sell as well as "period" correct cars. "Custom" frames don't sell as well as known builders. IRS is more desirable than live axle, BUT price becomes a big issue here!
IF the car is VERY nice with 302, stick, live axle and the "regular" stuff it will sell in the ball park of 20's to 30's thousand.
IF the car is a "turnkey" by a recognized builder and has at least a 351 30 to 40's. Over 40's it gonna need a big block. Over 50's it better have a 427SO OR be an FIA that is "correct".
What I want: Classic Roadster (I do WANT to be correct, but I also WANT a daily driver with some ROOM) with a 351, IRS, stick shift, soft top with side curtains, and a "stripe". Red with white stripe is preferred.
Options I would "like": Leather Interior, chrome roll bar, NOT chrome side pipes, front and rear "hoops" or "bumpers" of some kind. Tilt wheel, racing harness (5 point), BOLT ON 16" wheels (17 is OK). NOT some "goofy" not even close to correct wheels, they GOT to be "close" to "correct".
And I want all this for 30 to 40K (still looking, lol)!
If I buy "used" and DON'T get what I want I WILL spend the additional money to make it "right" at some point, or get discouraged and sell the car (THATS what happened to the Excal)! SO, I suspect I will have to have one built to my specs.
Ernie
I "blew it" when I didn't jump on a JBL that met MOST of the above specs for mid 30's!
Cobra "wish list" for buying!
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