vehicle value

[kasearch@ix.netcom.com]

After all these years, due to age and health reasons, it is now time to sell my beloved AC Cobra (tribute). My problem is in how to determine the value of the car.  In looking on line, I see them ranging from the $30K's to the $100K's + range. And then there is the problem of knowing where to list, or how to sell.  Can anyone provide some insight?

[Coralsnake]

A lot is going to depend on what kind it is, who built it and how well it was done.

[Bill]

After all these years, due to age and health reasons, it is now time to sell my beloved AC Cobra (tribute). My problem is in how to determine the value of the car.  In looking on line, I see them ranging from the $30K's to the $100K's + range. And then there is the problem of knowing where to list, or how to sell.  Can anyone provide some insight?

Valuing a cobra replica can be a daunting task, some get appraisals for their insurance companies, then mistakenly believe this is the market value of the same. Some will waive a 10-20 year old market appraisal, believing it is also current value. Neither is the case if over 30 days old, and if the appraiser was actually in tune with the cobra replica market.

With that said, let's start with the very basics, and drill down from there:

Who is the manufacturer of your kit?
Body style?
What front and rear suspension?(IE: Mustang II, late model Mustang, Jag, etc)
What brakes were used (IE: Mustang II, late model Mustang, Jag, Wilwood, etc)?
Gauges and layout (IE: custom or standard)?
What type of rims (IE: bolt on, true knock off, or ) and tires (age of tires)
Drivetrain, big block, small block, and the details of such?
Which transmission?
When was the car built?
Factory built (ERA, Contemporary, Unique, SPF, Kirkham, etc) or home built?
Options (IE: top, wipers, heater)?
Exterior/interior colors?

Finally:
How is the car titled?

Again, all of the above is potentially just a starting point, there may be additional questions based on your responses to the above. Having been around these cars since the early 80's, and still quite active in the hobby, I'll do my best to guide you along.

Will await your response, and we can go from there.

Bill

[kasearch@ix.netcom.com]

Will this help.

Deluxe pallet Kit was purchased in October 2014, from Unique Motorcar.  Over the next year, it was meticulously assembled, by Chariots of the Gods Restorations, to as close as possible, factory original 1965, 427 Shelby Cobra specifications.  Painted in Dayton Blue with white stripes, and a Black interior.  Georgia titled as a 1965 AC Cobra.

Build specifications

1967 Holman and Moody 427 Ford Side oiler engine
4 speed toploader RUG-2AE transmission
Jaguar I.R.S. Dana rear differential
Goodyear Eagle racing tires (26.5 x 8.5 -15 front and 26.5 x 10.5 -15 rear)
Trigo replica Halibrand-style, pin drive, knock-off wheels
Wilwood brakes
Dual front pusher fans
Carburetor turkey pan
Simpson 5 point Latch & Link racing seat belts.
SPAL puller fan
Wind wing glass
Cobra tinted sun visor
Reversing speedometer in standard dash layout
Quick release wood grain Cobra steering wheel
Riveted hood scoop
Original type "Quick jack bars"
Windshield wipers
Lucas headlamps
Clear plastic stone shields on rear quarters
Entire car has been ceramic coated.
Comes with a complete additional set of Goodyear Racing tires.
New HD battery installed 8/1/2023

[67 GT350]

Just a personal opinion, but....thats all I will say. 30K to 100K....is that also an opinion?

[tesgt350]

Will this help.

Deluxe pallet Kit was purchased in October 2014, from Unique Motorcar.  Over the next year, it was meticulously assembled, by Chariots of the Gods Restorations, to as close as possible, factory original 1965, 427 Shelby Cobra specifications.  Painted in Dayton Blue with white stripes, and a Black interior.  Georgia titled as a 1965 AC Cobra.

Build specifications

1967 Holman and Moody 427 Ford Side oiler engine
4 speed toploader RUG-2AE transmission
Jaguar I.R.S. Dana rear differential
Goodyear Eagle racing tires (26.5 x 8.5 -15 front and 26.5 x 10.5 -15 rear)
Trigo replica Halibrand-style, pin drive, knock-off wheels
Wilwood brakes
Dual front pusher fans
Carburetor turkey pan
Simpson 5 point Latch & Link racing seat belts.
SPAL puller fan
Wind wing glass
Cobra tinted sun visor
Reversing speedometer in standard dash layout
Quick release wood grain Cobra steering wheel
Riveted hood scoop
Original type "Quick jack bars"
Windshield wipers
Lucas headlamps
Clear plastic stone shields on rear quarters
Entire car has been ceramic coated.
Comes with a complete additional set of Goodyear Racing tires.
New HD battery installed 8/1/2023

My guess would be, between $65K to $75K if it is a Fiberglass Body.