Quick! Somebody lend me 37.5K!

HurrycaneStang · January 11th, 2012, 04:07 PM

1965 Shelby Cobra FFR Replica

Stangluvr1970 · January 11th, 2012, 04:22 PM

Carroll Shelby's real Cobra sold for $5 Million at the Barrett-Jackson auto auction.
A replica is not quite the same. I watch a lot of auction shows and $37,000 maybe too much to spend on a car that will remain in the garage and never be driven. That and it won't increase in value like you'd think...again, it's a replica of a replica. Probably not able to get as much as he thought-- hence the fire sale.

These car kits cost about $25,000 and there are so many people with it (or at least that can have it) it prevents it from being as rare or as special as it could/should be. Not that I don't love them, not that they aren't bat-shit fast....but anytime everyone can have something the value tends to decline.

Stangluvr1970 · January 11th, 2012, 04:27 PM

Here's something I got off the internet after reading his replica was indeed a "factory five version":

The replica AC Cobra is one of the most common kit cars produced all over the world. And by looking at the Factory Five version, you can see why. It really is one of the most beautiful cars of all time!

But why go for the Factory Five kit over another company? Well, how about over 10 years of building and developing the car? Or the fact it has it's own race series? I think the fact they have over 6000 happy customers should clinched it for you, but if not, how about the $20,000 kit price?

It's the same story with the '33 Hot rod, all you need is an engine (Ford 289/302, 351, or 4.6l 4V V8), transmission, rear end, paint, wheels, tyres, batter and fuel pump. All in all, this is a great little bit of kit for the money and is backed up by professional service, outstanding quality and a great price! As with the '33 Hot Rod, expect to pay upwards of $25,000 for a completed car.

HurrycaneStang · January 11th, 2012, 04:27 PM

I just want it because its sexy and 37.5K doesnt seem too outrageous for a car that clean regardless of it being a kit or not, but I do know what you're saying. Obviously i'll never have 5 million to buy a real Shelby but above said car would do quite nicely lol. And yeah I have read and heard quite a bit on Factory Five I just wish i had the time and money to invest in my own kit...

Blue67coupe · January 11th, 2012, 04:31 PM

A high school automotive class near me has started building these. They are on their 2nd one. Had the same color and a 302 out of a foxbody with a T5. They sold the last one for 26K. I saw it in person and it was super clean

Stangluvr1970 · January 11th, 2012, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Blue67coupe

A high school automotive class near me has started building these. They are on their 2nd one. Had the same color and a 302 out of a foxbody with a T5. They sold the last one for 26K. I saw it in person and it was super clean

See, before long everyone will have one (like Toyota Camry) and the shits going to be worth $12,000 tops!!...LOL

Blue67coupe · January 11th, 2012, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Stangluvr1970

See, before long everyone will have one (like Toyota Camry) and the shits going to be worth $12,000 tops!!...LOL

Heck ya, OP just come to Texas and buy this one when they finish. Best part is since it is a high school class doing it they can't charge for labor at all. Just the kit and paint.

They have my cowl hood actually, Getting painted for $200.00 which is great because all the priming and sanding its taking would have cost a fortune anywhere else

I'll take a picture of the kit car next time I go check on my hood.

HurrycaneStang · January 11th, 2012, 04:58 PM

You guys are seriously ruining this for me...

I just wanted to show off a really neat car that is only 2 miles from me

lol

HurrycaneStang · January 11th, 2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Blue67coupe

Heck ya, OP just come to Texas and buy this one when they finish. Best part is since it is a high school class doing it they can't charge for labor at all. Just the kit and paint.

They have my cowl hood actually, Getting painted for $200.00 which is great because all the priming and sanding its taking would have cost a fortune anywhere else I'll take a picture of the kit car next time I go check on my hood.

And I dont trust Texas haha j/k

Blue67coupe · January 11th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by HurrycaneStang

You guys are seriously ruining this for me... I just wanted to show off a really neat car that is only 2 miles from me lol

Haha sorry, Well since it's that close go check it out

HurrycaneStang · January 11th, 2012, 05:08 PM

That dude would laugh me off his door step when he saw me lol

Blue67coupe · January 11th, 2012, 05:11 PM

Well in that case maybe you will catch him driving it, the once or twice a month he actually drives it.

gripthenboost · January 11th, 2012, 05:14 PM

I would be more impressed if he had a older motor. I think the love of that car is the old school feel of it. The efi is a fail for me. I would love that car carbed...

Blue67coupe · January 11th, 2012, 05:18 PM

$400 more and I found you one with a 408 i'd love to get the feel of driving that car. Almost 500hp in that tiny car

1966 Shelby Cobra

ReverendDexter · January 11th, 2012, 05:27 PM

$37.5 for an FFR is a joke. The kits that require a 5.0 donor car start at $13k, the everything-but-the-engine-and-tranny kits are still only $20k.

Here's a little FFR love:

Grassroots Motorsports at the 2011 NASA National Championships - YouTube

sikedsyko · January 11th, 2012, 08:13 PM

Yeah you can find those for way cheaper than that. 1FF is putting together one with a GT500 drivetrain and I'm willing to bet he won't even be out more than 30k for it.

One day I WILL build one. Although I'm torn between a Cobra or a Type 65 Coupe.

Nateman15 · January 11th, 2012, 10:06 PM

FFR GTM Supercar

January 11th, 2012, 04:07 PM	#1
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	Quick! Somebody lend me 37.5K! 1965 Shelby Cobra FFR Replica __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

January 11th, 2012, 04:22 PM	#2
Stangluvr1970 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Carroll Shelby's real Cobra sold for $5 Million at the Barrett-Jackson auto auction. A replica is not quite the same. I watch a lot of auction shows and $37,000 maybe too much to spend on a car that will remain in the garage and never be driven. That and it won't increase in value like you'd think...again, it's a replica of a replica. Probably not able to get as much as he thought-- hence the fire sale. These car kits cost about $25,000 and there are so many people with it (or at least that can have it) it prevents it from being as rare or as special as it could/should be. Not that I don't love them, not that they aren't bat-shit fast....but anytime everyone can have something the value tends to decline. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 GT, 6MT, 3.73's Performance white

January 11th, 2012, 04:27 PM	#3
Stangluvr1970 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,066 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here's something I got off the internet after reading his replica was indeed a "factory five version": The replica AC Cobra is one of the most common kit cars produced all over the world. And by looking at the Factory Five version, you can see why. It really is one of the most beautiful cars of all time! But why go for the Factory Five kit over another company? Well, how about over 10 years of building and developing the car? Or the fact it has it's own race series? I think the fact they have over 6000 happy customers should clinched it for you, but if not, how about the $20,000 kit price? It's the same story with the '33 Hot rod, all you need is an engine (Ford 289/302, 351, or 4.6l 4V V8), transmission, rear end, paint, wheels, tyres, batter and fuel pump. All in all, this is a great little bit of kit for the money and is backed up by professional service, outstanding quality and a great price! As with the '33 Hot Rod, expect to pay upwards of $25,000 for a completed car. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 GT, 6MT, 3.73's Performance white

January 11th, 2012, 04:27 PM	#4
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just want it because its sexy and 37.5K doesnt seem too outrageous for a car that clean regardless of it being a kit or not, but I do know what you're saying. Obviously i'll never have 5 million to buy a real Shelby but above said car would do quite nicely lol. And yeah I have read and heard quite a bit on Factory Five I just wish i had the time and money to invest in my own kit... __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

January 11th, 2012, 04:31 PM	#5
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	A high school automotive class near me has started building these. They are on their 2nd one. Had the same color and a 302 out of a foxbody with a T5. They sold the last one for 26K. I saw it in person and it was super clean __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

January 11th, 2012, 04:58 PM	#8
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	You guys are seriously ruining this for me... I just wanted to show off a really neat car that is only 2 miles from me lol __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

January 11th, 2012, 05:08 PM	#11
HurrycaneStang Captain Opinionated! 01' Cobra Vert When life throws you a curve, downshift and take it vigorously. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandy Eggo, CA Posts: 2,930 iTrader: 0 reviews	That dude would laugh me off his door step when he saw me lol __________________ MM Cobra Club #100

January 11th, 2012, 05:11 PM	#12
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well in that case maybe you will catch him driving it, the once or twice a month he actually drives it. __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

January 11th, 2012, 05:14 PM	#13
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would be more impressed if he had a older motor. I think the love of that car is the old school feel of it. The efi is a fail for me. I would love that car carbed... __________________

January 11th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#14
Blue67coupe Hardcore Enthusiast 1967 Mustang 2003 Roush Stage 2 #8576 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 reviews	$400 more and I found you one with a 408 i'd love to get the feel of driving that car. Almost 500hp in that tiny car 1966 Shelby Cobra __________________ ./_ _ _ ___ __\. (]]]_ _ o _ _[[[) \|\_o_ __ __o_/\| \|__\|..........\|__\|

January 11th, 2012, 08:13 PM	#16
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,729 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah you can find those for way cheaper than that. 1FF is putting together one with a GT500 drivetrain and I'm willing to bet he won't even be out more than 30k for it. One day I WILL build one. Although I'm torn between a Cobra or a Type 65 Coupe. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

January 11th, 2012, 10:06 PM	#17
Nateman15 Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.37@101.22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 404 iTrader: 0 reviews	FFR GTM Supercar __________________ Kansas State University Mechanical Engineering Air Force ROTC Full Ride Scholarship Delta Sigma Phi GT...garaged

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