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Old 06-10-2014, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NewYorkGuy View Post
Looking at the roller list, how much are baer brakes, halibrand wheels, leaf springs, tires, bucket seats, carpet, frame, roll bar, wooden steering wheel, Smith gauges, mirrors? U buy these identical parts from a store and they don't add up to $25K.

2 year wait+++ is a long time! People get sick, move, divorce, go broke, find other toys, lose patience, etc. Do buyers lose their 50% deposit if they back out?

After the body/frame is complete, the rest of the Cobra is not hard to assemble. I can install front and rear suspension in 2-3 work days(8 hrs a day), and u don't need to be a Cobra specialist. Fact: my buddy purchased a Shelby Mustang Snake from Shelby Inc. and the Shelby Tech who assembled his Mustang also works on Cobras (when or if they ever arrive at the Vegas shop). Look past nostalgia. These Cobras are not complicated to build and build quickly.

At least FFR got their philosophy and budget correct; these cars are for hobbyists, a niche market, and they should be reasonably priced to continue the hobby.

SAI makes Cobras with 60 year old parts and charges 3X or 4X their actual cost, a 2 year wait, and they give u a hot rod authenticated with Shelby's name and Cobra badges? With all due respect to the Shelby legacy and family, the exclusivity brand is not worth $160K++, not with the build parts and depreciation drop once the car leaves the showroom.(Is there a warranty for a roller?)

nyg
First, thank you for bringing the topic back to Shelby Cobra's. If I want to hear about watches, then I should jump off the nearest bridge.

Second, you're still forgetting about the supply/demand equation. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is $565/share right now with a P/E of 53. What is up with that? I don't understand. It's fast food Mexican style. Supply/Demand.

You will have to wait for an ERA, KMP or CSX. The KMP wait will vary, but in the past, 4-6 months is/was normal. SPF tends to be a short(er) wait.