Lets see Aluminum 4000 Values?

CSX 4027 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 07:33 AM

The is a car on Ebay that appears to be everything one would want in an aluminum CSX car. I think this one should either be an indicator of what one might be worth on the resale or an indicator that Ebay is not the place to sell them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=2412292586We Will See........

casaleenie · #2 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:36 AM

This should be interesting.... I think it will be a good indicator of things to come...
I think the last Kirkham didn't make the minimum bid.???
This would make a great contest to guess what the bids will get to...
What does that car sell for directly from Shelby?

CSX 4027 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 11:25 AM

I don't know what nitpicky detail the car has such as the rare seat tracks & nobs, 240A's, diff cooler or any other rarities but I would assume that you would be hard pressed to buld one for less that $110,000. I never know what gets into the guys that build these that don't really drive them after all that effort to get them built, then they put them up for sale as never registered with no miles.

RACERAL · #4 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 01:56 PM

Maybe its just the pictures.. but it seems there is no shine on the paint

RACERAL · #5 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 01:57 PM

Steve.. have you driven the "cup" car yet.. whats that like

CSX 4027 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 02:41 PM

They are still working on it. If you are anywhere near Dever NC, I would love for you to take a ride over to the shop and check up on the baby. Let me know..
Hey, Maybe it will take another NC guy to whip them into shape.

REAL 1 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 03:04 PM

Lets see. This should be interesting.

Aluminum Cobras sold at auction for around $160K. Lets see.

Certainly at $70K I wouldn't even think of selling it.

kevinR · #8 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 03:11 PM

As mentioned above, there is a lack of detail regarding this car. Did you notice that no VIN# for the car was even given - buyer beware?

The only VIN# CSX4000 is the original mule car. I saw it at Shelby's just last week and this eBay car is not it. If it's a CSX, why would you not put the VIN# in the description?

I agree eBay is probably not the place to sell during these economic times. But I think the bigger reason my be due skepticism based on the sketchy info provided.

Specialk · #9 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 04:28 PM

It is a 4000 series car.

CSX 4027 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 05:26 PM

It is a beautiful car that the owner should at least spend some time in and enjoy before he sells it.

Cracker · #11 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 07:30 PM

He doesn't know his engine is just a standard top-oiler design? That would concern me.

Carleton · #12 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 07:45 PM

Why does it seem that the rear body is sitting higher than "normal" for CSX cars?

PatBuckley · #13 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:04 PM

Maybe the 42 gallon fuel tank is empty

CSX 4027 · #14 (**permalink**) 04-25-2003, 08:20 PM

It could be an illusion or.....
As I recall there were 2 differet height rear springs that could have worked. I know SAI has changed the setup many times since 4027. I ran low all the way around but it was not practical for the street. The guy who scaled the car might of had a reason if it is high...who knows?

Blue66 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 07:06 AM

The car is a 4000 series...I looked at it the other day... Car has not been driven.. Paint is very nice.. Pic's arn't the greatest. The owner had bought it then found another he wanted more

Dan
CSX 3147...gone but might have another one soon

Andrew · #16 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 07:07 AM

Steve, obviously you need to get your ass back into a Cobra.
Do you honestly think the "Cup Car" is going to generate this much discussion on your off time?
Weather like this is going to give you plenty of "off time".

Plus you could probably pick up one of these inexpensive fiberglass csx4000 Cobras.

Andrew

JWheaton · #17 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 08:11 AM

The car probalby has an air suspension in it.

Steve,
You bring up a really good point about putting all that money into a car to just have it sit. To build a car and have that labor of love I can understand going for the detail. However, if a person is just going to buy the recreated illusion of authenticity why spend so much money and not just up the ante on an orginal?

Blue66 · #18 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JWheaton

The car probalby has an air suspension in it.

Steve,
You bring up a really good point about putting all that money into a car to just have it sit. To build a car and have that labor of love I can understand going for the detail. However, if a person is just going to buy the recreated illusion of authenticity why spend so much money and not just up the ante on an orginal?

You know what happeneds when you "ASSume" !!!

Who cares why he is sellin it... $$$$$ may not be a factor....It's his car!!! For someone who wants one all done an wants it NOW wellllll here it is...

Dan

Turk · #19 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 09:05 AM

The car is well worth over $120,000. Unfortunately my guess is the bidding will top out at $94,000. Simply because Ebay is a great gathering place for bargain hunters especially in the down market.
Not necessarily an indication of what the car is worth.

It is totally a guess on my part to see if I can can guess the final bid.

TURK

mr bruce · #20 (**permalink**) 04-26-2003, 09:23 AM

The "K" car on E-bay a few weeks ago didn't even get a bid. The owner would have taken $71K. This new car is basically the same, but it has the CSX number,which adds value. Add $20K for that. Few people have the sales skills to get $120-160. The big $$$ cars go to impulse buyers, or folks with lots of cash to play with. What do those big dough cars sell for the second or third time around. Easy to buy, hard to sell.