65 R replica vintage racer on ebay - Opinions please.

[QuickSilverShelby]

I saw this car on ebay and was looking for opinions on it.  I'm looking for something to take to the track and I'm not sure if I should go vintage or something more modern. 

This car caught my attention.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350-R-Clone-Vintage-Racer/232715351954?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649

Anybody know the seller or car?  What do you think a car like this is worth?

Any and all opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

QSS

[Shelby_r_b]

Damn.  That looks like a really sweet car!

I would definitely have someone inspect it for you - they will be able to give the best assessment of value and condition.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

I'd say 40 - 45. Check with Craig Conley - Paradise Wheels. He's in San Diego and may know the car already. He also used to make the R Model side windows and frames to finish this one. Since it has a basically stock motor you're not paying for something that may be in there.
Other side of the coin - for 20-25 you could build a 05-10 that will run circles around this one. 5-8 for a GT 4 for a supercharger 2 for wheels and tires 4 chassis goodies 1 for cage 1 seats 5 misc.

[2112]

That's a pretty nice clone. My bet the reserve is closer to $60k.

That is pretty close to 2017 GT350 R territory

[QuickSilverShelby]

That's a pretty nice clone. My bet the reserve is closer to $60k.

That is pretty close to 2017 GT350 R territory

That's what I was thinking.  This car might be in the $55 to $60 k range in which case, should I just go for a 2017 350 R and get the latest and greatest?

QSS

[Alan]

That's a pretty nice clone. My bet the reserve is closer to $60k.

That is pretty close to 2017 GT350 R territory

That's what I was thinking.  This car might be in the $55 to $60 k range in which case, should I just go for a 2017 350 R and get the latest and greatest?

QSS

I'd go for the '65 for 5 reasons:
1.  heaven forbid, you blow the flat plane engine in the 2017.
2.  IMO, the '65 will hold its value as good, if not better.
3.  vintage racing will be available for the '65
4.  the '65 already has a documented log history
5.  which one will always attract others' eyes?

JMO
Max

[2112]

I'd go for the '65 for 5 reasons:
1.  heaven forbid, you blow the flat plane engine in the 2017.
2.  IMO, the '65 will hold its value as good, if not better.
3.  vintage racing will be available for the '65
4.  the '65 already has a documented log history
5.  which one will always attract others' eyes?

JMO
Max

No argument, just playing devil's advocate.

Grew up loving early Mustangs, and tho I don't love the look of the front of the New R, I don't deny it is an incredible performance machine that gets pretty much nothing but rave reviews. I think it is safe to say it is far faster around the track.

Pretty much turn the key and go to the track.

[vtgt500]

I gave the R3 body a close inspection last fall.  If in the market for an early Mustang, this would be hard to pass up.  Lot to be said for new construction.
  http://www.fordmuscle.com/features/sema-coverage/sema-2017-r3-delivers-ford-licensed-mustang-bodies/

[427heaven]

As mentioned above if going vintage racing you are doing it for a reason. The look and feel and sound of a vintage mustang is what completes the experience. Theres just something very special about hustling a 50 year old  car on steroids around a race course. There doesn't seem anything very special about a modern car converted to race status. Look around your shopping mall,every third car is some kind of configuration of a modern mustang. That flat plane crank and the sound they make in those engines would disqualify me from ever wanting to run one. We are all part of a vintage experience here on this site for a reason,the sight,sound and feel of these dinosaurs are what excites the senses. A modern race car will put the spank down on the old stuff but do we really care? So after some soul searching you will know what direction you should go in when your ready to load the trailer up and head out to your local track... Good Luck

[deathsled]

Get it and have fun.  But lose that steering wheel.

Kind regards,

Richard E.

[2112]

Does R3 stamp their own sheet metal or do they just do a better job assembling Dynacorn parts?

They look great in pictures. I would venture it is real easy to end up in 6 figures building a car from a bare shell up.

[deathsled]

^^^^^^^
Without a doubt!

[Shelby_r_b]

Get it and have fun.  But lose that steering wheel.

Kind regards,

Richard E.

Amen.  The steering wheel is hideous, even if it's very functional.

[QuickSilverShelby]

That's a pretty nice clone. My bet the reserve is closer to $60k.

That is pretty close to 2017 GT350 R territory

That's what I was thinking.  This car might be in the $55 to $60 k range in which case, should I just go for a 2017 350 R and get the latest and greatest?

QSS

I'd go for the '65 for 5 reasons:
1.  heaven forbid, you blow the flat plane engine in the 2017.
2.  IMO, the '65 will hold its value as good, if not better.
3.  vintage racing will be available for the '65
4.  the '65 already has a documented log history
5.  which one will always attract others' eyes?

JMO
Max

You make a strong argument for the 65 racer.  I can not disagree with any of your reasons.

QSS

[GT350Lad]

Get it and have fun.  But lose that steering wheel.

Kind regards,

Richard E.

Amen.  The steering wheel is hideous, even if it's very functional.

Not wrong, it's an awful wheel. Apart from that nice car!