True about the top and side curtain story. Most I have seen that have a top don't use it anyway but, I guess it is nice to have. I sold 2161 with it's original top and side curtains in ther trunk. They were in almost new condition becaused they were never used. I actually test drove the car on the rain. I asked the owner to help me put the top up. He looked at me like I was nuts and said just get in and drive.
True about I got a deal.
True about it probably costs $100k now.
$80K then is a stretch. I believe the first 6 or so went out for less but I am not 100% sure.
I know at least 3 others in the high 60's on their early car
SPF makes a fine car but has a different buyers head than a CSX buyer. We are all different.
When I sit down at a diner to order a hot turkey sandwhich, I have to have the AuJous gravy from the roastbeef not the thick gibblet stuff. No fries, only baked, salad,
oil and vinigar on the side. The waitress usually asks me if I would like to go in the back and make it myself at that point. I am not the SPF customer. I am too picky but again. Great car for the guy who wants the easiest complete deal to get him on the street fast with the least headache.
When some buy a golf shirt, some like Izod with an Aligator others will only wear Polo with the Horsey not because it is a better shirt, it just represents the next level of desire, success and for some bragging rights. It's not about money, there are those that just couldn't think of buying anything but a Shelby.
When my car was under 70K done I could have got a Kirkham in aluminum for $45,000 painted then power to about $70k. The same price as the Shelby. ERA trailing close behind.
4027 became more civilized with its full windshield, muffled exhaust, new paint job and whatever. I have a feeling one day, it will be back under my supervision.
If a SPF buyer is looking at a new one for $55,000 with whatever motor and then sees a CSX under the CAV deal at 50,000 for a painted roller only needing a motor and trans. Which way do you think it will go? There won't be one answer. Time will tell