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jscibello
03-07-2019, 06:47 PM
Looking to fulfill a childhood dream. I'm looking for a complete, registered, turnkey sorted roadster. Looking to spend about $30,000. I would prefer dark blue with white stripes or burgandy with stripes. Message me if you can help. Thank You !
There's one on eBay right now at that price point.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Shelby-Cobra/143107993616?hash=item2151e6b010:g:me8AAOSw27lcT7w L
It looks pretty rough to me from underneath; pretty rusty. Most are $7-$10k higher than what you're looking to spend.
RAMRobAZ
03-08-2019, 12:38 AM
Where do you live?
BEAR-AvHistory
03-08-2019, 12:34 PM
Strange rust pattern. Almost like the back end was sitting in water. Would want the car surveyed before I bought it.
Desert Cobra
03-08-2019, 12:50 PM
Generally you get what you pay for with FFR cars. All should be inspected prior to purchase with a build book or parts list as well. Your price point narrows the field (in my opinion) as a full kit, paint job, crate motor, new transmission and diff cost more than that. Add in rims, tires and sorting out and you are at $40k. The attached picture shows why. Yes that is Bogi from All Girls Garage.
Jeff Kleiner
03-08-2019, 01:08 PM
Strange rust pattern. Almost like the back end was sitting in water. Would want the car surveyed before I bought it.
It's an old Mk2. Back then if you didn't order powder coating FFR just gave the unprepped bare steel chassis a quick shot of black paint which was only intended to keep corrosion in check until the customer applied a permanent finish. This is what you'd wind up with after a few years if nothing further was done to the chassis.
Jeff
GFX2043mtu
03-08-2019, 02:28 PM
I looked at this car as they are only a couple miles away. It is a very basic build done with what looks to be all donor parts and personally I have seen better ones listed for the same price. I found this one for the same price and it appears to be a much better deal with better parts used for the build. https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1131603/1965-factory-five-cobra-for-sale-in-pequannock-new-jersey-07440
jscibello
03-09-2019, 03:24 PM
I'm in Pennsylvania - near Philadelphia airport
RAMRobAZ
03-09-2019, 08:12 PM
There is one in Kingman Arizona with Black Cherrybpaint and close to $33. You would have to fly into Vegas and drive down.
jscibello
03-10-2019, 09:57 AM
Thank you - A little far.
davekp
03-10-2019, 02:19 PM
You probably should factor in travel costs, shipping/transport cost, sales tax into your total budget estimate.
jscibello
03-10-2019, 05:08 PM
Yes - the closer the better. But willing to travel some.
GFX2043mtu
03-11-2019, 11:51 AM
You may end up traveling a bit. These cars are not that common and to have a not common car come up for sale that is what you want in your price range and be near you is kind like a lottery win. Can it happen yes, but it’s not probable. The good thing is car shipping isn’t crazy expensive and flights are not that expensive.
Dewey McBride
03-11-2019, 10:41 PM
Yes - the closer the better. But willing to travel some.
My best experience is with my wife driving my new car home over 3 days. It's a great way to force you to get acquainted with a new car. 30 degrees, rain, hail, and fog. It's only a flight and good times away...
RAMRobAZ
03-11-2019, 10:45 PM
Driving 900 miles to pick up my Roadster this weekend. Sometimes it’s worth it.
jscibello
03-13-2019, 05:33 PM
I had one picked out that I was going to look at in North Carolina. Unfortunately someone else snapped it up. I'm still looking.
i.e.427
03-13-2019, 09:46 PM
Every so called "$30K" car that has come through the shop here has required a minimum of 10 grand to become a "sorted Roadster". Not saying you can't find one and wish you good luck. It just hasn't been our experience.
This car came in a few months ago. The owner paid $32K
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7802/47321095782_1f778fc44d_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2f6AZ8L)20181001_192229 (https://flic.kr/p/2f6AZ8L) by i.e.427 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/152631091@N02/), on Flickr
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This is how it's going back to the customer this weekend.
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