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06-08-2011, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Contemporary pricing
looking to get a Cobra. There is a Contemporary in my area late 90s the seeler is asking 67k in your opinions is that legit or over the market. The car is excellent with and 428 FE engine. Any and all help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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06-08-2011, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Farmingdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic Motor Car; 427 S/O
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Do you have a history on the car, IE: when built, who built it, ccx number, specs on engine, drive train, mileage (true), how many owners, etc. Do your homework as it will pay off in the end.
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06-08-2011, 05:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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06-08-2011, 07:04 PM
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yes it is
getting a grip on price is hard on these what do you think.
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06-08-2011, 08:59 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Holderness, NH, US of A,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 4772 old iron FE
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06-08-2011, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bellingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPO2089, Ford Crate 393 475 Hp
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.... My advice would be to take your time and follow the ads for a while. Cobra country; this forum; the web etc if you aren't doing it already. I spent over a year following the ads, comparing features, age of vehicle, kit vs factory, etc. I found that there is enough turnover that it was fairly easy to develop a feel for value vs asking price. The other issue is to try to decide on the make of the vehicle. Once you have this narrowed down it will be even easier to make your own appraisal. When I was finally ready to make a move I was able to offer a fair price for my cobra and was able to back up to the seller the basis of my offer. In the end we both walked away satisfied, and I saved ten grand for my work and a righteous car in the process.
Happy snake hunting
Bob
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06-09-2011, 03:31 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by mickmate
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Stunning car, might fetch $50-55K.........
Bill S.
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06-09-2011, 07:16 AM
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Location: San Antonio Valley Ca,
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whiter
getting a grip on price is hard on these what do you think.
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Asking and getting are two different things. I would think that MM is a lot closer to reality than what they are asking. |
06-09-2011, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by mrmustang
Stunning car, might fetch $50-55K.........
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Took the words right out of my mouth. Low 50's. |
06-09-2011, 11:54 AM
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thanks to wo responded
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06-09-2011, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Took the words right out of my mouth. Low 50's.
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I've got mine priced at $65,000,but I'd sell it for $50,000 
Bill S.
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06-10-2011, 12:31 PM
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after following the ads and posts for a couple years, driving a few, getting serious about owning one--i settled on ccx3818. in my opinion, holding out for the right car at the right price is crucial. i decided in this order: builder first, mechanical specs and general shape second, color third, owner history forth. one car make, many different permutations. mine checked off on all 4, and still i was able to negotiate a price FAR below the asking price. i think that like the housing market, the gap in perceived value is closing somewhere in the middle.
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06-11-2011, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic, 428 FE CCX 3069
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Make a reasonable offer on tbe car and you may save several $K. Anything over $50Kin todays market is dreaming or getting very lucky.
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"It's a great car and I love it, but it doesn't do 'SLOW' very well."
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06-11-2011, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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On the other hand, Whiter, if this particular car is pretty much exactly what you want then a couple of grand in the price really shouldn't matter. Your only other alternative to getting exactly what you want is to pay one of the "big name" companies to build your car to your specs. Trust me, you will pay a premium for that luxury.  In the long run, if you are truly bitten by the Cobra bug, then the fun you get out of this hobby is well worth the couple of grand that might make the difference between a "decent" price and the "I got a killer deal" price. |
06-11-2011, 06:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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Bill
Isn't you car one of those tuner Cobras? 
Just messin with yah........ |
06-11-2011, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Bill
Isn't you car one of those tuner Cobras?
Just messin with yah........ |
Wait till you see what I have up my sleeve to replace it, Even "Da Bunnies" are mum on it 
Bill S.
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