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[Coralsnake]

Very strange

If the owner is not answering questions about the original tags, would you feel comfortable buying the car?

[thinkshelby]

Yo to all.

I've been learning about 68 Shelbys and following auctions and want to thank you for your comments here and on BaT.  I'm attempting to figure out how I could possibly determine the value of any particular '68.   (Suggestions are welcomed. :-)

One would think that ICB33's latest comment on BaT would get the seller to jump to answer the questions.

Peace.

[Coralsnake]

There are a lot of factors that go into determining value.

Personally, most people bidding on BaT are oblivious to them.

Its not a good place to determine the overall value of the market in my opinion.

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/Price.html

I apologize prices have not been updated lately

[thinkshelby]

Thank you.

"Collector car auctions tend to skew prices upward. I have found that collector car auction prices are usually 30-40% higher than full retail values."  (Argh)

[Coralsnake]

Generally true in my opinion.

Buying directly from an owner is a better idea. Dealers and auctions get the same cars, then mark them up.

Anyone not accounting for the original Shelby tags in this auction, deserves exactly what they get. That should be job one.

[FL SAAC]

reserve not met

[ICB33]

Generally true in my opinion.

Buying directly from an owner is a better idea. Dealers and auctions get the same cars, then mark them up.

Anyone not accounting for the original Shelby tags in this auction, deserves exactly what they get. That should be job one.

I just wish I could find a 68' GT500KR or even a 68' GT500 that wasn't on an auction site. If anybody has some good leads, I would be happy to give my hard earned money to that seller.

[Bill Collins]

I am offering this KR on behalf of a long time friend and associate. You would be purchasing it from him. See this link for the original Forum ad; some updated photos are attached.

https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=24004.0

[tesgt350]

Generally true in my opinion.

Buying directly from an owner is a better idea. Dealers and auctions get the same cars, then mark them up.

Anyone not accounting for the original Shelby tags in this auction, deserves exactly what they get. That should be job one.

I just wish I could find a 68' GT500KR or even a 68' GT500 that wasn't on an auction site. If anybody has some good leads, I would be happy to give my hard earned money to that seller.

Cape Cod Mustang has this one for $115,000
http://capecodmustang.com/photo.php?directory=cars/2023_inventory/1968_red_gt500_vert/

[shelbymann1970]

Thank you.

"Collector car auctions tend to skew prices upward. I have found that collector car auction prices are usually 30-40% higher than full retail values."  (Argh)

Depends on the auction. There was a 68 GT500 air 4 speed (black one on BaT just went for 319Kplus 7500)that I saw at Mecum Indy and talked to the owner. He bought it at a GAA auction last fall for I think 89K. Sold for 181,500 including BP. Same car. Little done to it. Market didn't do a wild swing. That is why I really never want to predict or say what a car is worth. Here we are talking about the SAME car sold twice-not 2 "like" cars. Before it hit the block I was talking to the owner and asked if it was the GAA car. I then told him by the looks of it it went real cheap. That is why he bought it to take it here(Mecum). Some auctions do skew higher then some to me skew lower. Big auctions compared to lesser auctions. Here is the car and when it was going to Mecum I get a newsletter that showed the history and that is why I had to see the car and talk to the owner if possible.https://www.mecum.com/lots/1113753/1968-shelby-gt500-fastback/?aa_id=568248-0

[ICB33]

It really does help to be in the right place at the right time!! Chance favors the prepared, so everybody's insights can only help.

[wcampbell]

Looking to part with my newly restored KR convertible. I prefer private sales and yes it's born Acapulco Blue with Factory A/C. Car is almost complete in assembly. Once it's finished I'll likely put more information out on this forum under for sale.