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06-21-2015, 07:50 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Scottsdale,
Ari
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
I see a nice shiny car with no heater, no wipers, no mention of at least a 3 link rear set up or an IRS setup, not much of anything near the reported $75,000 build price unless the shop that did it is charging an enormous amount per hour for their labor rates.
Honestly, I see a seller fishing for a buyer who can't get past the "Shiny Bauble Syndrome".
The best bang for the buck right now on the market is Jim's SPF ( CLICK HERE), don't let the mileage fool you, as the car has been well driven, but upgraded and well cared for........
You asked for an honest opinion, you got it.
As for how to be, see the link in my sig line, yes, it is really that simple.
Bill S. |
What about this one?
Shelby RT3 Black | eBay
it has wipers, IRS and the Shiney Bauble option! WOW |
06-21-2015, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,804
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Originally Posted by steve286
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Backdraft builds a nice car, but I've seen few that have been sold on the second hand, used market for anything over $40,000 in the past 8 months.
I do suggest, if you can, to get together with your local Cobra club and see if you can view all of the different brands side by side. If you can, then you'll see the differences between each manufacturers body, especially the BDR's.........
Bill S.
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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06-21-2015, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
Backdraft builds a nice car, but I've seen few that have been sold on the second hand, used market for anything over $40,000 in the past 8 months.
I do suggest, if you can, to get together with your local Cobra club and see if you can view all of the different brands side by side. If you can, then you'll see the differences between each manufacturers body, especially the BDR's.........
Bill S.
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I too have been watching the market and have seen no BDR Cobras sell under 40k not less 50k. Please let me know where these cars are ? |
06-21-2015, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by steve286
I too have been watching the market and have seen no BDR Cobras sell under 40k not less 50k. Please let me know where these cars are ?
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I have watched 4 BDR's sell in the $35,900-$38,500 price range on various cars for sale online lists in the last 8 months, 2 more at $40,000 and $40,300 respectively in that same time period. Non shilled Ebay auctions seem to top out at 34-38K.
Bill S.
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06-22-2015, 05:38 AM
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[quote=mrmustang;1353202]I have watched 4 BDR's sell in the $35,900-$38,500 price range on various cars for sale online lists in the last 8 months, 2 more at $40,000 and $40,300 respectively in that same time period. Non shilled Ebay auctions seem to top out at 34-38K.
Bill S.
All the BDR cars I see right now are in the mid 50-60's. Please let me know if you find the 35-40K car
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06-21-2015, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,533
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If you find a car on the east coast (or Midwest, etc) that you are seriously interested in but can't manage to travel to look at, you can post here and see if there is anyone on the forum who lives in the area and would be willing to look at the car for you. Not as good as looking at it yourself, but if you are new to the Cobra market, a third party may be more objective and provide you a lot of valuable feedback.
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06-21-2015, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Ehhhh, I don't know... if you're going to drop $50k on a toy, you need to catch a discount flight to check it out. Buying any of these cars sight unseen, even if one of us says "it looks good to me," is asking for trouble.
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06-21-2015, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
Vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
Posts: 2,286
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
Ehhhh, I don't know... if you're going to drop $50k on a toy, you need to catch a discount flight to check it out. Buying any of these cars sight unseen, even if one of us says "it looks good to me," is asking for trouble.
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You're scaring him.... Its only money....
These things are easily "fixed". Particularly when they are Roller cars to begin with...
I bought mine sight unseen! YES, I would do it again.
Sight unseen is no big deal for a bargain.
Here's what I'd do in your shoes:
STEP 1. Pick up the phone
STEP 2. Dial the number on this ad: PhotoPost Classifieds - Superformance MKIII - SPO887 - w/Factory Hardtop For Sale - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
STEP 3. Exchange funds for car
Take the $10K or so you have left and buy you partner something nice!  |
06-21-2015, 05:54 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimis
You're scaring him.... Its only money....
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But it's likely all he has. He can't afford to gamble it.  Fifty grand is a funny number -- with luck you can get a nice car but, most of the time, it's just a wee bit short in order to buy what the guy really wants.  |
06-22-2015, 02:35 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt
But it's likely all he has. He can't afford to gamble it. Fifty grand is a funny number -- with luck you can get a nice car but, most of the time, it's just a wee bit short in order to buy what the guy really wants. |
All very true, but let's be honest, if he tips in $40k for the example I gave, I'm pretty sure even at a fire sale he'd be able to get at least $35k back for it. Yes?
So we're really only talking $5k aren't we?
A tank of fuel and a couple of Cuban cigars really. 
I'd have thought a small price to pay considering the standard price of admission for these things.
Last edited by Dimis; 06-22-2015 at 02:42 AM..
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