Last 67 Vette
AMP Racing
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Washington TWP NJ
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2017 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12
As well as a stock 2007 cobra mustang that you can buy right off the floor tomorrow.
of coures the money went to charity but still... $600,000 for a current production car anyone w/ 50 grand can go buy?
of coures the money went to charity but still... $600,000 for a current production car anyone w/ 50 grand can go buy?
7th Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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Actually, it was the first cobra mustang to be made, and it came with the right to buy the second. I'll think Carroll Shelby was going to sign it to the buyer as well.
Drifting
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From: Castro Valley State of Insanity
My favorite out of that overpriced fool fest was Bill Jenkins original Pro Stock Vega. That car forever changed the way Pro Stock cars were constructed. Previously they were reinforced stock bodied cars, Bill read the rules which stated bars could be added for strength and safety, he took it to the next level, by totally eliminating the stock floor pan, and building a complete new frame/cage assembly out of round tube. That car won over $250,000.00 in it's first year ( in 1971 dollars ), Bill was also one of the founding fathers of the current NHRA Pro Stock class, and still builds competitive engines for some of the current racers.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Manchester Indiana
I have Shelby's autograph on one of my business cards. Didnt cost me a dime.
He is a good guy, he is freaked that the stuff he built sells for so much. He pulled a good one with the continuaiton cars...lol, just happened to have some sutff left over,,yea,,,,sure.
He is a good guy, he is freaked that the stuff he built sells for so much. He pulled a good one with the continuaiton cars...lol, just happened to have some sutff left over,,yea,,,,sure.
Race Director
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From: I love you & miss you Linda
2017 C7 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Contributor
That's joke if you ask me......
The buyers actual final bid was $600,000. The $660,000 is B/J price adding in the sellers 10% fee, another joke.
$60,000 to sell your car for you, gee thanks.
The car is not even that great looking. I saw much niced C2's go across the block this week that went for much less.
That 67 was an L36 390hp car, NOT a 435hp also... and not an unrestored survivor....
Most of Barrett-Jackson has turned into a farce for people that have way too much money and are ruining the car world for regular guys like myself.
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Pro
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From: Fairborn oh
Keep in mind that the new Cobra Mustang was a charity auction. A tax writeoff for the winning bidder. That's really what most of these cars are. Tax Writeoffs for the "rich". I wish I could write off my geo prism. Piece o' crap!
It does seem that the survivor cars go for less than the restored. Does that mean my restored 60's Hot Wheels are worth more than the originals?
It does seem that the survivor cars go for less than the restored. Does that mean my restored 60's Hot Wheels are worth more than the originals?
Safety Car
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From: Sarasota Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Why is it these threads always bring out the whiners? Barrett-Jackson is *exactly* the real world. No BS, no tire-kickers, no "ya wanna trade for...", no "I'll get back to ya", no "my brother bought one for way less", etc. Cash on the barrelhead. There's those that can talk, and those that have to walk. They aren't "ruining" anything for anybody.
If I was selling something high-end I'd almost be happy to pay the 10% just for not having to put up with "buyers".
If I was selling something high-end I'd almost be happy to pay the 10% just for not having to put up with "buyers".
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Chesterfield MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14
Why is it these threads always bring out the whiners? Barrett-Jackson is *exactly* the real world. No BS, no tire-kickers, no "ya wanna trade for...", no "I'll get back to ya", no "my brother bought one for way less", etc. Cash on the barrelhead. There's those that can talk, and those that have to walk. They aren't "ruining" anything for anybody.
If I was selling something high-end I'd almost be happy to pay the 10% just for not having to put up with "buyers".
If I was selling something high-end I'd almost be happy to pay the 10% just for not having to put up with "buyers".
Le Mans Master
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
With all of the hype and build up, I'm frankly surprised that the "Last" Sting Ray sold for "just" $600k. I would expect that the sellers were somewhat disappointed.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Lee's Summit Mo
St. Jude Donor '07
From what I read, they expected it to sell for $1M to $1.3M. I'm sure they were disappointed. I heard they paid somewhere near $300K and then totally restored it.
It just shows that not everybody makes out like a bandit at BJ.
Edit: Talking about the last Stingray.
It just shows that not everybody makes out like a bandit at BJ.
Edit: Talking about the last Stingray.
Burning Brakes
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From: Bear Delaware
Keep in mind that the new Cobra Mustang was a charity auction. A tax writeoff for the winning bidder. That's really what most of these cars are. Tax Writeoffs for the "rich". I wish I could write off my geo prism. Piece o' crap!
It does seem that the survivor cars go for less than the restored. Does that mean my restored 60's Hot Wheels are worth more than the originals?
It does seem that the survivor cars go for less than the restored. Does that mean my restored 60's Hot Wheels are worth more than the originals?
Le Mans Master
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From: Sierra Foothills California
I was surprised the '78 pace car went for $43K. I think it had 8 miles on it. Never went throught the dealer prep, so it had plastic covers on the seats etc. C3's were certainly not the high light of Corvettes in terms of build quality and power, but I thought it was a heck of a buy!
