CSX2317 For Sale $675K

[Tony Ripepi]

CCbrian,

I am not sure that this is the same car, it sure looks like it, I was seriously looking at an original then and do not remember the serial number. Additions to the house to accomodate twin daughters that were 6 at the time and prospect of Two Simultaneous College educations, weddings etc. etc. won out over the purchase.

I bought my first Cobra roadster in 1989 --- an unfinished Shell Valley replica with a 302, T-5 and a Ford 9 inch rear end ---- $24k and sold it a few years later. Unique, an SPF and now the Shelby CSX4264 in the gararge. Along the way I had a FFR Daytona and now the SPF GT-40.

The reality is that we buy these toys with the money that is not ear marked for family, retirement and living life....after that comes the expendable cash for the toys.

Still $675K is a lot of expendible cash

Tony R.

[CCBrian]

Tony, I agree....prices for originals seem high. But then again so are $125k-$200k 4000 series cars. All of it is nuts. I remember Cobras for $25-$35k back in the early 80's. They have always been great investments...but $25-$35k was a lot of money then...you could buy a decent home for that-even in CA. Over time they have kept up with overall inflation and then some. I remember what I was told when I was young-something is only worth what the next idiot is willing to pay. Sad but true. There have been several recent sales of restored 289 cars selling in the high $500k range (CSX2242 @ Mecum a few months back and now in Hemmings at $693K for sale) that have had damage history. So is an undamaged car put away for 35 years worth more??? Probably...

[CCBrian]

Just came across this old thread...this car did sell in 2008 via Fantasy Junction...for $600,000...interesting to see where the market is today...but this was a nice car...