should i pay 92,500 for a shelby american with a 427?

[DP935]

Kirkham is a nice car. Just depends on how much value you place on owning a real Shelby cobra with a CSX number attached, and the history behind it.

[John Martin]

If you need a push ... You only live once , you can't take it with you !

[wtm442]

Originally Posted by John Martin

you can't take it with you !

Who says??? I plan to be buried in at least one of my toys .....

and my nephews think they are going to inherit them

[silverstreak]

I second John Martin's credo on this one. You only live once, and you can't take it with you.

If you like it, buy it, enjoy it. Dont think of it in the strictest terms from any investment perspective.

Also, regarding #4036 at Fantasy Junction. That is one spectacular Shelby. If you look at the pictures on their site you can't really get the wow factor. You really have to walk in there and stand next to her. That car absolutely stands out,even while surrounded by some of the best of the classic automotive best, in that showroom. I pleasantly envy whoever owned her and whomever will own her next.

[REAL 1]

The allure of a Shelby Cobra is evidenced by the long lines of guys waiting for theirs and many of whom parted with replicas they loved for a Shelby.

There is an intangible with a Shelby that others can't provide. Many of those that don't have or can't afford Shelby's knock them. Many who knocked them in the past as just an expensive replica and all you get is the "name" are now on line for a 4700 series car.

Dem are da facts.

The name does add value. Whether they will appreciate in value...who knows.

I agree. Don't buy it as an investment. They may never go up in value and if they do it will be in the far future. They will hold their value though.

Buy the car because you want it, love it and want a car that is part of the Shelby family and has its history linked to SAI and the man himself if you find value in that. If not, buy and ERA for much less.