SHELBY'S COBRA AT BJ

Did any body see what the Pantera went for ??? lot 1209

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Originally posted by ShotgunGrooms:
Did any body see what the Pantera went for ??? lot 1209

$45,000.00 + 4,500.00 buyer fee

Wow. I didn't see the engine area but the rest of the car didn't look like a 45k car. Sounds like the seller got a good deal.

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Sounds like the seller got a good deal.

Seller, yes. Buyer, NOT!

Study the photos on the BJ site. Blacked out front bumpers, chrome rears. Blacked out windshield trim, chrome side window trim. Rear deck held open for engine bay shot - with vise grips clamped on the shock shaft!

Stock campys, stock most everything else.

Not a $45K car in my book - not even for someone looking for a restore-to-stock car.

I can't believe the value has increased that much in the four years since I bought 2511 for $42K

Shots of what my $$ bought linked below.

Larry

Definately different this year. Panteras have usually not done well at BJ. I think the seller was courageous to enter the car and probably surprised by the sale amount.
Sure makes mine feel better...gotta up the stated value.

>>Sounds like the seller got a good deal<<

The seller did, the buyer did not!

I tell you, my car is nothing special, and has a lot of issues, but I feel pretty good about what I paid.

I was there the seller got the long end of the stick my gts must be worth 60 k now

Cobra for 5 million ??? Hes out of his mind .. was this a Superperformance Car ?? Lisenced by Shelby. The buyer was on CRACK.

My other car is a MKIV made by AC and you can imagine the controversy behind the Originality discussion on there site. Well how does what in essence a Replica go for 5M ... its not made by AC ?

I dont know what this world is coming to ?? Without a doubt the Pantera is the best buy out there for the money and its a great car.

Ron

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Cobra for 5 million ??? Hes out of his mind .. was this a Superperformance Car ??

Uh, no Ron.

This was THE personal Carroll Shelby Cobra, twin turbos and one of a kind. Built by him for him way back in the day. Only other one built was for Bill Cosby; it was sold by him, then totally wrecked, then sent to UK and rebuilt but not with the turbos.

Still, a lot of money - but surely not for a kit/repro car.

Larry

I looked at the yellow Pantera at BJ and was not impressed and would not have paid 45,000.00 for it even if I did not have to pay the buyers Premium which went up this year to 10% from 8%.

So...Lets see! $400 just to be aloud to Bid, 10% fee on the high bid. (in this case $4500) Pantera = $45.000 + $400 + $4500.
Does the seller have to pay to sell his car?
Damn, I'm in the wrong business!

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Originally posted by LF - TP 2511:

Uh, no Ron.

This was THE personal Carroll Shelby Cobra, twin turbos and one of a kind. Built by him for him way back in the day. Only other one built was for Bill Cosby; it was sold by him, then totally wrecked, then sent to UK and rebuilt but not with the turbos.

Still, a lot of money - but surely not for a kit/repro car.

Larry

Larry I know that was his personal Cobra (and so was one that sold Monday for a fraction) but does anyone know who made the chasis? Shelby has been taking 10 orders and delivering one car since the 60's. He still owes many many people cars who have made down payments. He has delivered cars as his own built by Kirkham and several other Kit Car companies. Sues them one day, sells their cars as his the next; just puts his tag on it. When they don't get paid he swithces to some one else.

No, this was a real Cobra.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carlist/cardetails.asp?I...21&In_LotNumber=1301

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Originally posted by popsrcr:
No, this was a real Cobra.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carlist/cardetails.asp?I...21&In_LotNumber=1301

Thanks But I watched the show.

I believe these two Cobra's had twin Paxton superchargers not turbos.

If you already own a Detomaso, you should be thankful for these auctions who are making your investments grow! If you don't and are looking, you'd best find and buy one fast before the prices rise even more.