Brock Coupe at BJ Palm Beach

Silverback51 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 08:35 PM

I couldn't believe that myself.

Someone got one he11 of a deal.

jmimac351 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-11-2009, 09:35 PM

Barrett-Jackson has jumped the shark. I suspect there is a reason why CSX 2601 is selling at Mecum next month.

95CobraR · #3 (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 02:23 PM

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Barrett-Jackson has jumped the shark. I suspect there is a reason why CSX 2601 is selling at Mecum next month.

Is CSX 2601 the car that Pete had at Sebring last month?

jmimac351 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 06:23 PM

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Is CSX 2601 the car that Pete had at Sebring last month?

Apparently so. And to say I'm pissed I missed it is an understatement. I would have taken a bunch of detailed pictures of it.

Here are a bunch of pictures I took at Sebring...

http://jmimac351.smugmug.com/Cars/743769

REAL 1 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-14-2009, 09:29 AM

Bartruff1: I'm sure you can pick up some rough FGTs in the $120s with high mileage especially some salvage cars or cars that have a "story" i.e. have been hit or damaged to some extent or the other.

Excellent examples i.e. with "no stories" and low mileage...plan on at least $140K to $150K or more depending on options, color, mods. etc... Remember alot of these cars even without salvage titles have an accident history due to original owners with more money than brains behind the wheel so be careful...a thorough PPI is a must.

In the future, however, who knows what values will be

Anything I guess is possible.

If you are interested in an FGT you can PM me and I can refer you to sponoring reputable vendors on the FGT forum who know these cars inside and out and what a prime example should cost in this market.

Bartruff1 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-14-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by REAL 1

Bartruff1: I'm sure you can pick up some rough FGTs in the $120s with high mileage especially some salvage cars or cars that have a "story" i.e. have been hit or damaged to some extent or the other.

Excellent examples i.e. with "no stories" and low mileage...plan on at least $140K to $150K or more depending on options, color, mods. etc... Remember alot of these cars even without salvage titles have an accident history due to original owners with more money than brains behind the wheel so be careful...a thorough PPI is a must.

In the future, however, who knows what values will be

Anything I guess is possible.

If you are interested in an FGT you can PM me and I can refer you to sponoring reputable vendors on the FGT forum who know these cars inside and out and what a prime example should cost in this market.

I just bought a Sno Cat and TOHMBO (the one who must be obeyed) thinks that one toy a year is enough...I will keep looking, but I suspect next spring will be my Ist opportunity to buy...thanks again..

95CobraR · #7 (**permalink**) 04-14-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by REAL 1

Bartruff1: I'm sure you can pick up some rough FGTs in the $120s with high mileage especially some salvage cars or cars that have a "story" i.e. have been hit or damaged to some extent or the other.

Excellent examples i.e. with "no stories" and low mileage...plan on at least $140K to $150K or more depending on options, color, mods. etc...

I agree. I actively was in the market for the car at one time.

My research goes back to the guy that started the FordGTprices website (or whatever it was). He had a chart that showed how the Dodge Viper (1992-now) started out strong and then lost its appeal and depreciated. He bought a blue Ford GT only to put it up FS in a few months. It was the car that was in a book showing it going down the assembly line (I should have bought it).

Anyway, I have a list on my other computer showing all of the wrecked Ford GT's. They were actually wrecked (about ~10-12) very soon after leaving the dealership. Ford later offered a driving school for all new buyers. I would avoid these cars because some were hit very badly.

Nonetheless, my SCM value guide shows a $135K-$150 current value of the car. My research shows that most of the "nice" ones are selling on the high end of this price.

I temporally lost interest in the car due to a few "incidents" on the FordGTforums.com site which I didn't feel was fair. The Ford GT site just isn't the great site that this site is. Just my opinion.

REAL 1 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-14-2009, 12:52 PM

95CobraR: I don't know what your experience was over at the FGT forum but I've had the opposite experience over at the FGT forum. They do run a tight ship for sure and don't tolerate any quabbles. In fact there really aren't any quabbles that I can recall over there as everyone seems to get along great and they share a passion for a common supercar. They are SERIOUS about the FGT. One unfair bad word about the FGT from an outsider/non owner brings a swarm of killer bees on them in no time flat. The vast majority of owners love their cars and many own multiple FGTs.

This site, however, has been a, uh, shall we say a rough place in years past.

This place does seem to have mellowed somewhat with time and the less frequent appearance of a certain group of antagonists and also with more and more owners of CSX Cobras joining I think has helped.

I would recommend trying the FGT forum again if you are interested in the FGT. There is great wealth of information over there about the car. They are a great group but VERY loyal to the FGT and rightfully so...it is a world class supercar and American made.