What a beauty, but really that much?

JCoop · #1 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006, 02:51 PM

Timing IS everything, Excaliber. Thanks for reminding me about the virtue of patience

I've been window shopping for a Coupe to complete my dream of a Shelby garage and I've never really seen the SPF Coupe up close. I saw 2 this past holiday weekend and I was thoroughly impressed by the fit and finish. I didn't get to drive 1 but I will.

rc, appreciate the numbers. Very helpful to have in the back pocket in my quest. I agree on the alloy 427 but I may go for 4X48IDAs instead of the DFI. I realize the advantages of DFI but I've installed Webers on my GT40 and I think I can handle the stress of sorting them out

The digital part of FI intimidates me more...

rcweingart · #2 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006, 03:30 PM

I also have a Ferrari Daytona spyder with 6 dual throat Webers and, while balancing 12 velocity stacks is time consuming, it does run smooth once warmed up but it doesn't compare to the smoothness and balance of the DFI. Don't get me wrong, I love the sight of 8 velocity stacks on top of 4 dual throat Webers (not as nice as 12 but still very nice) and if authenticity was the goal, ie, a McCluskey Daytona coupe, that would be the way to go but with a SPF Brock/Shelby Daytona coupe authenticity isn't the goal, driveability is. Roush programs/maps the DFI and all you have to do is install it. I suppose it could be better, anything can, so once the warranty is up and, if you want, you can go into the program and remap it. However, Roush already spent a lot of time sorting it out so you have to ask yourself if you really need to. You can go in before the warranty is up but then you'll void the warranty. My car lights up every time, even when cold, is smooth through the entire RPM range, is driveable in LA fereeway stop and go traffic, driveable at low R's, great on the track, smooth right up to the rev limiter - which comes far too quickly it revs so fast. So, having driven both set-ups quite a bit, I have to admit that the DFI is far superior on both the road and the track.

ENTDOC · #3 (**permalink**) 11-26-2006, 04:05 PM

Ray, I looked at a SPF coupe before I got the GT40 and it was a well sorted out unit with a nice stroked Roush motor (carbed). I passed since I just cant get passed the rear end but it probably is more practical than the 40. It sold for 74K.That was about 8 months ago. I think 105 is way much for that car. There are quite a few out there and one will pop up with your name on it. chuck

JCoop · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ENTDOC

Ray, I looked at a SPF coupe before I got the GT40 and it was a well sorted out unit with a nice stroked Roush motor (carbed). I passed since I just cant get passed the rear end but it probably is more practical than the 40. It sold for 74K.That was about 8 months ago. I think 105 is way much for that car. There are quite a few out there and one will pop up with your name on it. chuck

I know what you're saying about the rear

...and the GT40. I love mine and love driving it but I would never get away with driving it anywhere within 10 miles of NYC. The coupe may even be driveable into the city. And I don't think it would be cop bait like the GT40 is (last 4 times I had it out, I got stopped each time) It is really a modern car the way Pete Brock has re-designed it. What a gorgeaus car in any color. I'm in love but I think I'll wait for the "right one".

Rick Weber · #5 (**permalink**) 11-27-2006, 02:36 PM

Agreed that $105K is high. Another consideration, however, is the fact that it hopefully is/was titled and/or registered in NY. That in itself can be time and $$$ savings. A NEW coupe can pose some issues when it comes time to inspect/register the car.

It IS a beauty though...

JCoop · #6 (**permalink**) 11-30-2006, 06:07 AM

Rick, car's registered in Virginia as a '65. The SPF0XX VIN will probably flag it at NYDMV as my Cobra did. A hassle with re-registering but doable. They just want their tax $$.
Anyway, I decided to take a ride down to Bill Ostrauer's (Snakepit) to pick up the E-Brake upgrade for the Cobra, whew! $500! and there was a brand new Coupe roller there in sunset red. Many improvements since car 100 it seems; and can be had for just under 70K. Add $15K for the powertrain and assembly and $85K would be about right.
I think I'll ride over the the Porche dealer and test drive the Cayman

rcweingart · #7 (**permalink**) 11-30-2006, 06:30 AM

I think $85,000 is a little understated on the cost of a completed new coupe. Excluding taxes, if the price of a new coupe is now just shy of $70,000 (it was $66,000 plus delivery and options when I bought #51) and going with new components, add $2,000 for a tranny, $13,000 for a basic 402 Roush engine package (which is tailored for the coupe, $14,000 for a 427 4 bolt - 2005 prices), $2,000 for an Olthoff coupe install kit (which is a bit high if you take all of the components separately but you're also getting Dennis' engineering so that everything fits and works and it is worth it), plus whatever your installer charges which, I understand, generally starts at $5,000 and up (I did my own install and have only heard what other installers are charging - and I'm assuming their price includes the cost of fuel pump, supplies, fluids, charging the A/C, etc., etc.), and a new finished coupe excluding taxes and registration is about $92,000. More or less depending on your engine package ($3,000 more for aluminum block, $8,000 more for DFI - again 2005 prices) and installer.