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,,,,,and whats the rumor about a flip top replica coming soon?
Ernie |
GAAAAWWWWDDDD this topic is making me sick - It's obvious that Shelby has and will do anyting to make a buck. Too bad because he used to be a real down to earth guy that just wanted to go fast and have fun, like the rest of us. :(
Ernie - The heat you feel in here is all that "hot air" you're spewing... :) |
My idea
Buy a CSX car at the least expensive price possible and you will always be more likely to get your money back and then some.
I know there are Kit Car guys out there that have close to entry level glass CSX money in their non CSX car. |
Steve - Good point...
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The same principle holds true for many "kit" Cobras IF you can hold the price at a decent level. I know in my case, I drove my Excal for a year or so and got MORE for it when I sold it.
One of the driving reasons behind the sell was the hand writing on the wall: Need: Bigger motor, different suspension, mods here and there. Fire up the money machine or get out while you can and BUY another one built the way I want it. Ernie |
Hmmm.. replica Daytona's.. When will the madness end. Next thing you know he will want to replicate the GT(40).. Oh yea.. He already announced that..
All I know is he is driving the price of fiberglass cars up and up.. I'm thinking about filing suit to put a stop to this.. yea that's it.. |
One of the McCluskey's was on Ebay a couple of months ago owned by a Japanese investor. In a private email, he said he would let it go for $200,000. It had very few miles on it. The pics demonstrated it was a pretty nice car. That should be the bar, I would think, for these cars.
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,,so I asked my son (he's 13 so obviously an "expert" on just about everything) his opinon:
"If Shelby endorses a builder to build a car and use a CSX number, but doesn't actually DO anything to the car himself, is it really a Shelby Cobra/Coupe car?" His answer: "Of course it is, because Shelby wouldn't do that unless he thought the builder was really good and the car would be a good car". His faith in C.S. is unshakable, I think thats great. Maybe when he is older we'll have the "talk" about popcorn, guitars, Omnis and "marketing" strategy, lol. Ernie |
IF a McCluskey METAL body car can be had for 200K I would think a glass car would sell for WELL under that amount.
....course, the power of that CSX number is the "real" question... Ernie |
The CSX # are 7060 to 7069 they will be fiberglass and I think a carbon fiber nose. The bodys are being made by a company in Harrisburg that makes Grand Am Corvettes. The price is going to be around $ 150,000.00 Hope this helps with the questions. Thanks Lee
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Hello Lee...good to see you online here.
Don't be a stranger...keep us updated on the project |
Lee
Where or what are they taking the mold from?
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They are making the molds off of my plug. I have the orginal buck drawings for the 289 and 427 coupes. Thanks Lee
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Lee:
Sounds like a great project. Just curious, and you can reply offline if you prefer, but what "options" will be included? I rode some years ago in a McCluskey and it was hot, ie needed a/c. Also, since 'glass is departing from original, what about coil-over vs leaf spring suspension? Scott Smith |
Shelby owns/owned at least one McCluskey-built Coupe; it was raced both at Monterey a couple of years back as well as Goodwood. Frankly I'm surprised they don't just splash a body off of that...either way, all I can say is, CS issues aside, if they come out looking as good as a McCluskey, they will be damned breathtaking and I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I had the cash.
Ernie, don't even joke about a Flip Top replica--that's hitting below the belt.:3DSMILE: :CRY: %/ :JEKYLHYDE Bob |
,,,,just passing on a "rumor" I heard about a flip top replica???
Guess passing a rumor is like passing gas,,,,,,,lol. Ernie |
ABOUT YOUR SON ...
Ernie,
Your son's comments about Carroll Shelby sound, shall we say, rather familiar. His name wouldn't be EVAN?:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: I guess Shelby won't be endorsing the Daytona replica pictured in the SPF brochures?? |
LOL,
His name is "Dusty Bear Cowboy man from snowy river riding "Bucker" his famous horse that can fly". .......but I think he's out growing his "long name" so we just call him Dusty these days. A childs "pure" logic, I find it very refreshing at times, as well as exasperating at other times! Ernie |
Even though I can't describe him, I know Evan when I see Evan!
Let's see "a child's 'pure' logic" and "exasperating at times"?
You sir, are talking about the REAL one.:eek: |
The real one?
STG.....
:D Ernie |
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