289 FIA's for sale - Page 3

mrmustang · #41 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Bill why would you get rid of the 427 ERA to get another 427?.....you owe it to yourself to get an FIA...you've been talking about it for years...time to make it happen

I'm working on it as hard as I can. I'm so close I can taste it. Just need to feel the options out. The good news for one lucky seller is that I'm a cash buyer who does not need the wife's permission to buy (all she ever asks is "can we afford it" which she already knows the answer if Iam looking to buy).I could make one seller a very happy new year if he is willing to deal.
The three 427SC cars are my fallback in case I cannot find a suitable FIA.All three are at prices I've never seen for a car of their caliber......Again I appreciate the words of encouragement..

Bill S.

86Sebring · #42 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 07:15 AM

IF I had 40 grand in play money right now, I would take a good look at Mr. Bruce's Cheetah. BE DIFFERENT, BE SPECIAL ha

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=3352&cat=2

mrmustang · #43 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 86Sebring

IF I had 40 grand in play money right now, I would take a good look at Mr. Bruce's Cheetah. BE DIFFERENT, BE SPECIAL ha

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=3352&cat=2

I've seen the McCheetah, Bruce builds an excellent example, if that was what I was looking for, I would not hesitate to buy one from him, it's just not my cup of tea.

As for building right now, I prefer instant gratification as I've got projects that have been sitting for two years now...Just no spare shop time to get them done......

What is the old saying, the shoemakers kids are always the last ones to have new shoes...Same goes for my business..........

Bill S.

RodKnock · #44 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

The three 427SC cars are my fallback in case I cannot find a suitable FIA.All three are at prices I've never seen for a car of their caliber......Again I appreciate the words of encouragement..
Bill S.

I would also agree and say wait for the right FIA to come along.

Can you divulge any details on the FIA you're considering? Is it an ERA? Color? Is it 289/302-based or 351W-based? Is it a private sale or is it currently advertised? Any details or must they be kept secret to preserve the deal?

mrmustang · #45 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

I would also agree and say wait for the right FIA to come along.

Can you divulge any details on the FIA you're considering? Is it an ERA? Color? Is it 289/302-based or 351W-based? Is it a private sale or is it currently advertised? Any details or must they be kept secret to preserve the deal?

As of this morning, strictly in regards to the 289FIA's.......One that is not listed currently for sale(owner unsure if he is actually selling or not but contacted me anyway), 2 that are not listed for public consumption anyplace that I have seen recently, three that are listed all over the web at asking prices just above my limit. Most of them ERA's, 2 potential Contemporary's. Not saying anything else detail wise until a deal is done as I do not want competition chasing after what I have found.

Bill S.

PS: One 427SC sold last night, crossed off my list of potential back up cars.....While there are less FIA's for sale, it appears there are less buyers who actually want them over the 427SC's..........Different strokes and all I guess........Now, if I could find someone to buy my coin collection (or take it in partial trade) there is a smoking deal on a Kirkham 289FIA for less than $63,000.......

NFLDMNBB · #46 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 08:06 AM

Bill i've been right where you are soooooo many times. Wait until you find what you want (FIA) because if you don't it eats at you and will continue to be your dream, so keep the mind set that the search is a major part of the of the fun, only topped by driving your dream.

Roger

kgs365 · #47 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 08:33 AM

Bill
grab the kirkham at that price!...I know its more then your budget...but it may also pay you more on a resale

mrmustang · #48 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Bill
grab the kirkham at that price!...I know its more then your budget...but it may also pay you more on a resale

Want to buy a coin collection at wholesale prices (est: $18,000 last time I looked at prices, circa 2008).

Bill S.

RodKnock · #49 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

Now, if I could find someone to buy my coin collection (or take it in partial trade) there is a smoking deal on a Kirkham 289FIA for less than $63,000.......

Now you're talking. That one I believe I/we know about and I've actually entertained a brief thought or two.

Below the roller price.

There are definitely different crowds for 289's and 427's. There was an ERA 289 FIA listed here on CC a couple months back that sold very quickly. I could have sworn you had purchased it.

mrmustang · #50 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

There was an ERA 289 FIA listed here on CC a couple months back that sold very quickly. I could have sworn you had purchased it.

No, a friend of mine did out in central PA. He is on here and is doing a LeMans top. He got a great car at a price too good to pass up. Was for sale at the same time John McMahons old Contemporary FIA sold, both within a week of each other.....As they say, timing is everything.

Bill S.

Fullchat289 · #51 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 01:15 PM

- Allen.

mrmustang · #52 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 02:37 PM

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- Allen.

Lucky bastard

Fullchat289 · #53 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

Lucky bastard

Indeed..

- Allen.

kgs365 · #54 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 07:45 AM

Bill

the 1966 ERA Cobra “289 FIA” Reggie Jackson Tribute at Blackhorse garage has your name written all over it!

patrickt · #55 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Bill

the 1966 ERA Cobra “289 FIA” Reggie Jackson Tribute at Blackhorse garage has your name written all over it!

Kind of. You'd have to be a big Reggie fan though, considering the car was built by his nephew as a tribute to him. Kind of strange, but WTF.... http://www.blackhorsegarage.com/cars...ckson-tribute/

mrmustang · #56 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kgs365

Bill

the 1966 ERA Cobra “289 FIA” Reggie Jackson Tribute at Blackhorse garage has your name written all over it!

I've seen the car, met Mark (really nice guy), lusted after it for years(he started at 100K+ several years ago), but he is still playing off the "Reggie Jackson" sales pitch to add value to the car, when in fact RJ has(had) nothing to do with the car at all. It's just his nephew who is selling it, to me all I can say is "big deal". Of course they do not mention the 11:1 compression motor requires more than pump gas

Now, if they were down in the mid 40's, they would have me as a buyer banging on their door today.

Bill S.

patrickt · #57 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 08:05 AM

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Of course they do not mention the 13:1 compression motor

The description says "11:1 KB pistons mean you can run on pump gas without worries." Are they fibbing?

NFLDMNBB · #58 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mrmustang

I've seen the car, met Mark (really nice guy), lusted after it for years(he started at 100K+ several years ago), but he is still playing off the "Reggie Jackson" sales pitch to add value to the car, when in fact RJ has(had) nothing to do with the car at all. It's just his nephew who is selling it, to me all I can say is "big deal". Of course they do not mention the 13:1 compression motor

Now, if they were down in the mid 40's, they would have me as a buyer banging on their door today.

Bill S.

Cash is King! It never hurts to make your best offer take it or leave it. It is a very nice car, and I agree the RJ does nothing for me either.

kgs365 · #59 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 08:30 AM

but i would throw a "year end cash offer" at it you never know how bad the owner needs the $$$

you can't build that car for what they are asking!...the attention to detail is awesome!

mrmustang · #60 (**permalink**) 12-23-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

The description says "11:1 KB pistons mean you can run on pump gas without worries." Are they fibbing?

I changed it, but when he originally was selling it he stated 13:1 compression at one of the Cobra Revolutions he had the car at. it is possible they changed it after finding out that 13:1 motors do not play nice on pump gas.

Bill S.