New member with "barn find" question

[wrogers55]

Finally, something entertaining. Be interesting to see what part of the library it belongs in, fact or fantasy.

[tommcb99]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm fairly certain it's fact, not fantasy, as I remember when she purchased the car back in 1965. I was appalled at what she paid for it: $6,900, which was a lot of money for a car back then.

I'll see if I can get the CSX number from my cousin and post it. I know she gave all the info to the person she talked to, who got back to her with essentially the complete history of the car, including the dealership in California from where she purchased it. He didn't give a value to my cousin and is pushing her hard to put it in an auction that apparently a club he's in runs. I just want to make sure we don't get screwed on the price. I know that fully restored original Shelbys from the mid-sixties can easily go for the mid to high six figures. This one, of course, as a barn find, is another story.

I'll see if I can get the info and post it.

Thanks again for the replies.

Tom

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by tommcb99

I'll see if I can get the CSX number from my cousin and post it.

So, that should be pretty easy to resolve... if someone gave all that info.

We'll stand by.

[tcrist]

Originally Posted by tommcb99

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm fairly certain it's fact, not fantasy, as I remember when she purchased the car back in 1965. I was appalled at what she paid for it: $6,900, which was a lot of money for a car back then.

I'll see if I can get the CSX number from my cousin and post it. I know she gave all the info to the person she talked to, who got back to her with essentially the complete history of the car, including the dealership in California from where she purchased it. He didn't give a value to my cousin and is pushing her hard to put it in an auction that apparently a club he's in runs. I just want to make sure we don't get screwed on the price. I know that fully restored original Shelbys from the mid-sixties can easily go for the mid to high six figures. This one, of course, as a barn find, is another story.

I'll see if I can get the info and post it.

Thanks again for the replies.

Tom

This little note would be what worries me. IF it is a real CSX from 1965 and untouched, you would be better to sell it at one of the big auctions houses, not some local club.

Like said, get all of your information together and send either by PM or e-mail to Ron "computerworks".

Also, from what I understand "do not wash off the car" at all and keep the finger marks off of it also. This could be a rare find and it would be best if it was left, like it was found.
In addition, take a bunch of pictures of where it has been stored. History is very good to have.

Just my two cents and we know what that is worth.