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Looking for a SPF MK III
Since someone was faster than me on the Diamond Edition I found, i have to keep on lookin:
I want to buy an MK III, preferably w/ small block engine 15'' wheels Preferably in GA or around (my family lives there) or at least on the on the east coast, since I will ship the car to Europe. Houston, and thereabouts would work as well. Budget approx. $45k Thanks! Dan |
Where is your family in Georgia? If I can help by looking at a car for you in my area I will be glad to look.
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Hi Dan!
Take a look at Olthoff (www.olthoffracing.com)- and give Dennis Olthoff a call. (he does not like mails and the website is not actual) Dennis and his crew is in North Carolina - he is a straight shooter and have lots of experience in Superformance. He is a great person to deal with and when you need parts or advices he will help you a lot. And the important thing: when he told you a car is good then it is really good and you waist no time and travelling costs. Nothing worse as a flight to the states for a crappy car! To raise your budget to 50.000 or 55.000 will help - try to get a perfect car - it will be cheaper at the end (shipping parts and taxes to Europe makes no fun) - and with import the car to Roterdam you will save some of the additional costs. One other point...your car should have a 1965 or 1966 title!!!! 15" wheels are ok but the only good tire is the Avon and they are expensive - so 17" wheels will not be correct but will safe money and give you a plus in safety. Greetings from icecold Austria Peter |
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That's about 20 miles from where I live. If you need some help, let me know!
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And worst case I'll drop in on you on my next visit with them. Which should take some time. Next trip over the big pond is to see some friends in Oregon in February. So if you know of a nice Cobra for sale up there (Portland area), I'm in :) |
In addition to Cobra Country which lists a large number of Superformance MkIIIs for sale, you might also want to check out the SCOF "for sale" page: Superformance Owners Association ** FOR SALE SITE **
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You need to be looking for a backdraft. $45k for a SPF is far in few unless a 12 year old chassis. They come along once a year at best. New spf rollers are 53k?
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SPF MKIII Available
dan512
There is a Titanium and Indigo blue stripes MKIII Available right now in Lexington, Kentucky with a small block and in your price range. Call me and I will put you in contact with the owner who is a member of the Kentucky Cobra Club. Juan 502-635-5711 |
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I don't really mind a 12 year old car, unless there have been essential upgrades during production. I just started a new thread about that. Dan |
Dan -
Peter's suggestion that you contact Dennis Olthoff is excellent. I have been doing business with Dennis for 12 years. He is a no BS good guy that knows SPFs better than anyone. Like Peter said, don't bother with email. Call him at the shop. (704) 798-1717 |
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You sound paniced that you must have one now. Slow down and relax unless a smoking deal comes along. The good news is the market really slows down until March, especially after the first big snow up North.
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I suppose it cuts into your available funds for purchase, but I flew across the country, looked at a Cobra, bought it, enjoyed a week vacation at the beach and shipped it home. I was encouraged to drive it home, but so glad I didn't drive it 2,200 miles. It is good to know your Cobra pretty well before you go very far in it. Like they say, the hunt is half the fun!
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The internet has given a advantage to the buyer.
If I were you, I would post some of those " Want to buy, cash in hand " ads in here and there (Hemmings) and everywhere (Cobra Country). Use Craigslist, Auto Trader ect in those areas you are willing to shop. You might just find a distressed sale or someone who is considering selling but has not taken the step. Just to share a note, we had a investment banker from Germany as a house guest this summer and I have a small car collection including a couple Porsches and when we decided to take a spin...he only wanted to go in the Superformance and he just laughed out loud when it started up. Had a ball. Now he said you could never license one in Germany (Too loud, no safety equipment), but he was a banker and not a expert on what could be licensed. |
I think a better technique is to look at old cobra adds on club cobra. I bet there are a number out there that never sold and the owner just blew it off. Call one of those guys and stir the fire you could land a great deal. as far as cobra country, it is the premier site, incredible deals are rare.
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