ERA ad idea: IE: I'm so unloved these days

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by SunDude

Bill,

Obviously this is a fairly early ERA, but exactly when (month and year) was the car first completed and registered for the road?

If it was more than 15 years ago, have you thought about trying to sell it in Canada?

Do you have some government-issued paperwork -- ideally a state title showing it as a "1988 Cobra kit" or something like that -- to prove its age to Canada Customs?

It's not a big Cobra market up here in the Great White North, but there is a dearth of high-quality replicas like ERAs. You might find stronger prices up here than down in the U.S., where these cars are relatively plentiful.

Also, what channels are you using to promote the car in the U.S., besides Club Cobra? Are you bringing it 'round to car shows with a big "For Sale" sign on it? You might be able to get people more excited about it if they can see (and hear) it in person.

Food for thought...

Finished and initially titled in January of 1988 in Florida, but retitled per PA state regulations three years ago (no year listed on the title,emissions excempt). Not sure how Canada would treat it at the border, I would suggest any Canadian buyer do their own due diligence before purchasing the car.

Bill S.

[RodKnock]

Bill, nice job on the black carpet. I like the two-toned interior very much. Good pics.

[tkb289]

Looks much better ... maybe turn off the date function on the camera and re-shoot the same photos, then put that baby on Cobra Country

[FIA-ERA]

I hope the shoe polish doesn't come off when it gets wet! HaHa! It does look a lot better and better photos. I still think a good afternoon detailing the engine compartment, the underside (especially the green overspray on the front suspension!) and the rear end would go a LONG way to freshening up all those miles. Just my thoughts as I see them. Good luck Bill

[zzmac]

I'll through in my 2 cents worth. Change the whole interior to black. The tan interior will substantially lower the number of potential buyers. Add the cost to the selling price and widen your audience.

[dcdoug]

Originally Posted by zzmac

I'll through in my 2 cents worth. Change the whole interior to black. The tan interior will substantially lower the number of potential buyers. Add the cost to the selling price and widen your audience.

I think the black looks better and would agree that changing the seats to black and raising the price is a good idea. That will give you a better chance of someone saying yes to one of the few cars (only?) for sale that has a tunnelport.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by FIA-ERA

I hope the shoe polish doesn't come off when it gets wet!

Shoe polish is so old school. I went out and bought a case of permanent black magic markers and went to town


Bill S.


PS: I have a mid 90's Jag at the shop right now, black carpets, tan leather seats and door panels, oh yeah, British racing green exterior, looks pretty good.........Think I'll keep it the way it is for now, at my price point, someone else can have the seats recovered if they want to fry their behinds, I prefer mine lukewarm