I think it IS the economy a nice ERA would also probably go begging.
Shelby's are a different story not because they're better but because people view them as investments. I have a cousin with a a few Ferraris who bought an original "cause the old man ain't gonna live forever". From what I can gather he's not a cobra freak -just keeps it covered in a garage. Even in rough times people will buy them.
No one knows what a Kirkham will be worth 20 years from now what do you think this is worth now
http://perso.club-internet.fr/phcalv...328/328gb.html
Time will tell how the Shelby's are viewed but it's safe to say the rest of us will have enjoyed the hell out of our cars and not care.
People are looking to preserve income right now things that don't appreciate are going.
pk