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How can a 65 shelby be worth more than a 289 cobra or in the same price range ?

Good question!  As far as rarity, they were produced in similar numbers.... Maybe they should be priced in the same range???

Thanks Dan!

Is there more than one variation of gas caps on small block street cars?  I've seen a smooth round type of pop open cap as well as the more common more oval cap with a raised machined line across the cap.

If the more oval type is correct, I am in need of one.  Acton told me their supplier isn't making them at the moment so I have not been able to locate one.   

If anyone has a cap, I am in need.   Thanks.

Mike C

That's not fair!  haha I'm only 55...  I'm going to identify as 75 so I can park some of my cars with the cool old guys! 

100% agree a basketcase is a labor of love. And a loosing $ proposition.  That said I am ok owning one

what does a legit concours type restoration cost now.  Like an original car with all its parts there, teardown, rebuild, body, paint, assembly, paint markings, stickers etc?  Best case scenario 100k?  or can it be 75k?  From one of the handful of guys in the nation that know how to do this?

I don't intend to go down that path, I am more interested in having a good driver or sweaty survivor.  Bonus points if its actually one that could logistically be restored.  like the bat gt500 below.

something like the 73k gt500 project to Brets 89k gt350.  Brets car is a great candidate, but I kind of prefer a 67-68 or a 69 gt500.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-shelby-mustang-gt500-12/

I don't see any scenario where a restoration is $75k.  Or even a $100k.  More like $150k, and that depends on the level, as well as the car.  There are some very, very expensive parts on a '65, a correct transmission can be $20k.  I'm not as familiar with the later years' pricing, but everything is costly.  Buy one done, or close if you are on a tight budget. 

Great looking piece.  Love it.  Good luck on the sale.

Bob, yes, I used quotes on "legally" to convey that it was not a quote verbatim.  Perhaps I used the wrong term.  The liability issue is certainly the underlying rationale for not using original rims.  Thanks

I'm pretty certain I saw this discussed on here more than once...He can't "legally" reattach a non DOT marked rim back to the center, even if it was manufactured that way. 

So it begs the question...Why pay more than double for original centers on new rims?   I can see the argument for an intake manifold, valve covers, oil pans, a carb or other items that remain as manufactured after they are refinished or restored.   Once half of the item is replaced, it's not really "original" in my view.   But clearly the buyer has a different view! 

That money is for original but refurbished wheels.

Ironically at the end of the day they (original and replacement) both look the same front and back. Same DOT compliant replacement rims and the centers are cast by the same company that did the originals and the same in appearance.

Is there any way to distinguish a replacement set from a restored, re-rimmed set?  Both have the same S1MS part number?

Anyone know details on 5S482?   Seems like a pretty fair deal? 

Broad Arrow's website lists CSX 2159 as sold at $1,402,500.  This is big premium over CSX 2450. 
I'm assuming there is more to the story here?  Don't know. 

Does $857k seem a little light for CSX2540?   About right?   I would have guessed over $900k. 

$261k was good offer IMHO for a race car with a '65 Shelby tag 😁

I tend to agree also, I valued mine at $175k-$200k in race trim...But this car was being sold with the original engine I think, that's worth a bump to a lot of people...

I wish I could get additional info on this car, I just don't know where to look out side the registries.  I've been seriously considering taking a run at a 65 but this car really speaks to me.  I've been spending allot of time on the track these days in my 13 BOSS 302s and a 65 track car like this would check so many boxes.  Way more affordable then a fully restored award winner and I'd be less concerned with driving/tracking it.

I'd just like to know more of it's history and any additional info that might be available.  Anyone, anyone, class, anyone??

QSS

I don't have any info on this particular car, but I vintage raced and participated in a lot of open track events with an original '65 GT350 for several years.  It was heavily modified for racing at that time, I can tell you it was by far the most fun I ever had in a car!  More so than my Cobra, Ferrari's and several other vintage cars.  Go for it.  It's a blast to run around in an authentic '65 GT350 that is loud and bad-ass.  Wish mine was still in race trim.  Wasn't worth as much then, but the fun I had was truly worth more than the money.  Buy it and drive it! 

Sounds like a good time.