FFR flashback - pricing a car in '01

[Stangrob]

Gents,

So, if things go well my latest project will be sold next week, and I'll be ordering my Mk 4 roadster (289 FIA). With a one-car garage I really had to sell my current car ('65 Falcon wagon) before placing my order ;)

So I was doing some research on my PC recently, and came across this info that you might enjoy. I've been wanting to build a Cobra replica for a very long time - prior to FFR when I was looking at Everett Morrison kits. But then I came across Factory Five, and I proceeded to price out how I'd build a daily driver Cobra. Let's just say family took priority and this never came about, but here we are almost 24 years later and it sure looks it'll finally happen... Enjoy this trip down Memory Lane :)

Rob

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FFR Cobra Pricing (2001)

FFR Kit: $12,000
Shipping: $500
Crating: $350

FFR Options:
Gauges: $430
Seat Track Assembly: $70
Hood Hinge Assembly: $130
Wire Mesh Air Intakes: $30
Visors: $125
Wind Wings: $125
Rock Guards: $75
Heater/Defroster: $320
Windshield Wipers: $345


Steering Rack (Flaming River)
Rack & Column: $465

APE Products:
Hardtop: $1330 (includes shipping)
Side Windows: $270 (includes shipping)
Turn Signal Kit: $200
Tonneau Cover: $350

Cobra Accessories:
Side Emblems: $34.00
Front/Rear Emblems: $30.00
Battery Cut-out switch: $28.00

Tristate Motors:
Pre-bent brake lines: $175
Gas pedal assembly: $80

Tires:
BFG 235-60-15 & 275-60-15: $280

Rims:
4-lug Halibrand replicas: $1550

Gears: $250


Prep & Paint: $4000

[Blitzboy54]

The part that sticks out to me is that the accessory prices are still about the same. I think seat tracks are right about $75 and I believe the windshield accessories are still priced about that.

The kit price itself mirrors inflation.

Thanks for sharing

[Indy Shu]

There were no complete kits back then so none of the typical donor parts included. When they came out with the complete kits (2007?), it seems like that added around $4000.

[Mike.Bray]

I wouldn't want to go back to my salary in 2001....

[Jeff Kleiner]

I wouldn't want to go back to my salary in 2001....

Right, it’s all relative ;)

Jeff

[Gaijin]

I'm currently shopping for new tires in the 15" group. The BFG TA for a set same as the size you quoted runs cheapest at $935. (2001 pricing = BFG 235-60-15 & 275-60-15: $280). While by the way, I'm searching to buy a set of 4-lub Halibrands too. Referrals appreciated.

[Theshandman]

...I really had to sell my current car ('65 Falcon wagon)

Oh man! If I’d only known. Been kinda-sorta looking for ’64 OR ’65 Falcon wagon to restore as that was the car I drove in high school. Sure, I can always find one, but to read about it the forum makes it special. :D

[Dgc333]

I'm currently shopping for new tires in the 15" group. The BFG TA for a set same as the size you quoted runs cheapest at $935. (2001 pricing = BFG 235-60-15 & 275-60-15: $280). While by the way, I'm searching to buy a set of 4-lub Halibrands too. Referrals appreciated.

FWIW, BFG no longer manufacturers the Radial TA. Coker Tire purchased the molds and makes them now. You pay quite a premium to get the tires from Coker.

[rich grsc]

I'm currently shopping for new tires in the 15" group. The BFG TA for a set same as the size you quoted runs cheapest at $935. (2001 pricing = BFG 235-60-15 & 275-60-15: $280). While by the way, I'm searching to buy a set of 4-lub Halibrands too. Referrals appreciated.
Price a set of 4 AVONS

[Gaijin]

FWIW, BFG no longer manufacturers the Radial TA. Coker Tire purchased the molds and makes them now. You pay quite a premium to get the tires from Coker.

Interesting tidbit. Does it now mean Coker Tire has "improved" on the 1980s technology of the T/A? Add to Coker's product name portfolio is ownership of the Halibrand wheels too.

[Gaijin]

Price a set of 4 AVONS

For sure. Plenty of saved lunch monies to get a set of Avon's.

[Badfish]

I still have my original build spreadsheet, 2002-2004. I’ll have to take a look.