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Oh no, such sad news! I enjoyed reading his comments here which were always positive!

Always super cool when another '65 turns up out of the blue. Thanks for sharing the links and pictures.

The seller provided yet another master-class on how to alienate potential buyers that have legitimate questions by accusing them of sandbagging his auction. After three massive fails in 18 months he has likely tainted 5s208 for future transactions.

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.

So would concours judges take that into account, ie: would there be a premium on unrestored original Cragars for someone doing a concours level restoration back to original spec?

I would say examples of cult cars would be the Bullitt Mustang or Ken Miles's 5R002 race car.  Any significant race car with provenance.  Or movie cars such as Christine.  Any car that has a mystique about it.  Much like the cult of personality.

Agree. Toby Halicki's car from the original Gone in 60 Seconds, or the Challenger from Vanishing Point also come to mind. To me a cult car would have enough fame/significance that is has a following.

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I run a Locker in my car, on the street. It engages and disengages. It makes a big bang of a noise. I know what it is. So what?
What's the issue? If you're expecting or wanting a quiet pleasure drive, drive something else.

Cheers,
~Earl J

Yes, coming from the more civilized world of C2 Corvette Sting Rays and late '60s Shelbys the '65 GT350 is a real challenge for a nice sedate cruise to the grocery store. It steers like a truck, rides like a stagecoach, and you really have to slam it into the gears. It is loud, and rough, and so is a nice departure from my usual vintage driving equipment.  It is similar to my '63 Z06 fuelie tanker though.  I am still getting used to it, and swapping the Blue Dot tires for radicals did make it much better. I need more seat time, but I am getting it.

I have a locker on my '65 and its definitely part of the joy of driving a raw "fully analog" car with no comforts. The locker make clunky noises but I understand they are pretty bullet proof so not to worry. My car is not restored thus always makes other squeaks & noises but I would not want it any different! All part of the exhilarating experience of driving a '65 GT350!

For the record - this car sold for $400K.

Triple Nickels coming across the block today in BJ......

Just hammered at $475K.

   I learned a few years ago to sit in a place where  the TV & a Computer are side by side while watching the auctions. The computer doesn't give you the coverage TV does, at least you get to see the cars you wanted to....

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You can also stream the live broadcast on your computer while looking at upcoming lots on a separate tab (while at work  ).

Which begs the question:

I wonder what a complete car is worth?

We'll get another view of the '65 GT350 market when 5s555 crosses the block at BJ. Not sure that is a "complete" car though.

Still waiting in Canada. 

Most people I know have switched to "Wordle". 

Some really nice cars crossing the block this year at both venues. Thanks for taking the time to put these lists together.

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Missing the side stripes?