Prices on the up?

[Simon]

Looks a pretty standard replica to me rather than "correct in every way" I'd be interested to know if the "Cobra jet engine" really is something special, just seems like a lot of money...

E. S. Hartley : FORD GT 40 TORNADO REPLICA 1992

 

[Adrian427]

I think generally Simon, because the build costs are continuely rising and the price of the parts currently im sure this is the reason why prices are on the up. But its not just the replica car scene thats seeing increased values either. The classic car trade on the whole is on the up.

 

[René]

looks like a lot money indeed...
10k more and you have a nice 2007 made CAV GT40

 

[Keith]

Looks a pretty standard replica to me rather than "correct in every way" I'd be interested to know if the "Cobra jet engine" really is something special, just seems like a lot of money...

E. S. Hartley : FORD GT 40 TORNADO REPLICA 1992

Cobra Jet is (was) a 428 ci found in Shelby GT500's, Mustang GT's and other nice things. Never heard of a 289 Cobra Jet - sounds like a bit of Moonshine to me...

 

[Jonathan Strain]

It probably has Cobra valve covers. Doesn't that make it a Cobra Jet engine

 

[Keith]

Of course! Silly me..... :quirk:

 

[Simon]

I think its very dishonest of them to describe the car as they do. It looks a really nice car but "correct in every way" could only apply to the paintwork. Hopefully any potential purchaser will be made fully aware of what is on offer.
Simon

 

[Simon]

'spensive GTD....Kit Cars : Stunning GTD Replica GT40 for Sales
Very nice car though

Simon

 

[Dave Wood]

Cobra Jet is (was) a 428 ci found in Shelby GT500's, Mustang GT's and other nice things. Never heard of a 289 Cobra Jet - sounds like a bit of Moonshine to me...

Not to be anal, but the 428CJ came in the late '68 GT500KR's. The '67s and non KR '68 GT500s had dual quad 428PI engines. There were later 351CJ (went into some Panteras) and 429 versions. You are correct in that no 289 CJs were made. Maybe he meant Cobra 289...but, I agree that it sounds like some smoke and mirrors.

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

It probably has Cobra valve covers. Doesn't that make it a Cobra Jet engine

Of course it does:idea::thumbsup:

Actually 45,000 pounds equates to roughly $90,000 Aussie dollars which would be a reasonable price over here.

 

[Jim Rosenthal]

The original cars didn't have Heim or rose joint suspension, if I am not mistaken. Safir Mark V cars have Heim/Rose suspension, and my car does, but if you look at Jay Cushman's site (he is making most of the suspension parts for original cars) they don't have Heim joints. There are some Heim type joints in there, but overall you wouldn't call this a standard Heim/Rose suspension rig.

The car looks nice, but calling it original is unfair and maybe it is misleading as well. I don't call my car original, and it would have far more similarity to a 60s GT40 than the car in question.

 

[Simon]

another
valleycarsandclassics : 1988 Ford GTD 40 Fully Restored
I'm very surpised by these prices, I wonder if they are actually selling?

 

[Keith]

another
valleycarsandclassics : 1988 Ford GTD 40 Fully Restored
I'm very surpised by these prices, I wonder if they are actually selling?

Especially as it's only got a 'short block' 327 V8. For that money, you would have wanted the whole motor! :laugh:

 

[Dalton Veitch]

Very droll, Keith 1

 

[Dalton Veitch]

Nothing to do with me, but here's an ERA that's identical to the real thing, except cheaper at $250,000 neg. $NZ, for sale on My105.com.

My105 Race Car Classifieds

 

[Pete McCluskey.]

Wow! priced nearly $2m below the real thing! A total bargain.
It does say negotiable as well!

 

[Frank Catt]

Prices are NOT on the up, just aspirations !

 

[Simon]

VERY good point Frank, the only cars sold are the more "realisticaly priced" '40's

Simon