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Old 03-20-2003, 08:18 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #122 (Sold) : Ford GT #484 Heritage Edition; 2008 GT500 Red/Black
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I usually try to stay out of these things but I can tell you what I looked for and what I payed...

I payed mid 40's for my car back 3 years again..since I have put about $15,000 into the car....I know I couldn't get more than $50 for it today probably but that depends on if I left the webers on.

Ok these are things that determine the value of the car.....paint who cares it can be changed....so the stripes and nice mural are neat but don't figure into the price for me....

Engine is right, pipes are good you get credit for the stainless...looks like you have the aluminum engine kit...good...Wood dash will need to be recovered if it can if not then you are going to spend ~$500 on a new dash from ERA? I bought one 4 years ago and can't remember the price.

5 lug wheels.....bad....kicks the price down...pin drives help...the second roll bar is great for safety but most people will be looking to fix the holes and drop the passenger bar.

Now if you are asking $65K then I wish you luck...I believe there is one out there on cobra country that was asking $65 or so and it hasn't sold that I have seen and has very little work to do on it.

Now the question you have to ask is what would it cost someone to order one done up without the extra's that you custom added.

I just went through building a house and the hardest thing to do was to build it with resell in mind...unfortunately you have to do the same with a cobra...if you plan to sell it you have to keep from adding alot of things you like and aim more towards the general purchasing public.

Matt
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