Newbie-what's this worth?

blucoupe · #1 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 03:56 PM

First of all, I'd like to compliment you on your website. It's nice to see one done with class.

I'm a newbie when it comes to Cobras allthough I have built a couple of mustangs (one supercharged) so I know my way around them pretty good, but was looking for some information on Cobras.

I wasn't aware that there were so many different kit manufacturers out there and was wondering if anyone could tell me what they know about a 427 Shell Valley (totally complete)and how it compares to others as far as price, quality and resale value.

Can anyone ballpark a current market value for a Shell Valley with a 514 crate motor, Tremec TKO-5sp., Ford 9 in., Rims are 5 lug 17"x??, 4 wheel disk brakes w/ cross drilled rotors, MSD ignition, etc. All drivetrain parts are brand new, don't know what year the kit is and no visible flaws. I was told the owner spent in the neighborhood of $50-60K to build it. I know there is a lot of information lacking to get an accurate idea but I'm just curious if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks in advance for your help.

surfer44 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 04:37 PM

Since no one has replied to you yet, I thought I would. BEWARE of some scams on EBAY! There are people that are putting great looking cars on EBAY and are nothing but scam artists. Be patient and wait for some advice from the guys on this site. From the little that I know a good car is going to cost you a minimum of 35-45000 and the better known and better built cars up from there. Check out the Cobras for sale here and also Cobra Country. IF you are mechanically inclined you can buy "rollers" and finish it off your self. I'm sorry I can't help you more I wanted to make sure you didn't jump into the fire by sending money on EBAY without knowing whats happening there!
One thing you can figure if it seems too good to be true, it probably is!

blucoupe · #3 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 07:31 PM

Thanks for responding to my question, this particular one I have actually seen physically I just don't know enough yet about the different manufacturers to compare it to anything.

ENTDOC · #4 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 07:42 PM

That sounds like a very nice car.Shell Valley has a very good reputation and if the builder did a good job I would think it is worth 34-37,000 in todays market. chuck

Excaliber · #5 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 10:42 PM

Entdoc right in the ball park with his assesment of the Shell Valley. What a guy INVESTED to build his Cobra is NOT what a Cobra is worth on the open market. 50 to 60K is quite common actually. Sale prices of 35 to 40 for a GOOD quality used Cobra are typical. Mid 20's is ALSO typical prices depending on build and make.

HOW it was built is more important than WHO the kit manufacturer was. Shall Valley, good kit, WHO built it?

Ernie

G.R. · #6 (**permalink**) 03-18-2004, 11:21 PM

SV builds a very nice kit as well as doing completed rollers, owners install engine and trans, and misc. Many owners have built from a kit and the cars are as good or better than factory build---yet there are some owner built cars that........let's just say one wouldn't want to own, let alone drive, no matter the paint ,wheels, etc., or how good it looks sitting there.

Since no engine was mentioned and going on your somewhat limited description say between $25 and 35K, may seem low but right now there seems to be a lot of Cobras on the market with some of the more "quality" cars selling for low dollar price, ie, ERA, Unique, SPF, for dollars invested by the original owners.
It is a buyers market right now. FWIW