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| Brian Mifsud |
 Apr 13 2006, 09:06 PM
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Mechanical Engineer  Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None  |
Barrett Jackson Auction $600,000 for the first 2007 Ford/Shelby GT500...
5.4 liter and 427 HP replaces the Mustang Cobra (IMG:http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/07ShelbyGT500_01_HR.jpg) |
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| campbellcj |
Apr 13 2006, 09:18 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California 
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QUOTE(Brian Mifsud @ Apr 13 2006, 07:06 PM)  Barrett Jackson Auction $600,000 for the first 2007 Ford/Shelby GT500... 5.4 liter and 427 HP replaces the Mustang Cobra (IMG:http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/01/07ShelbyGT500_01_HR.jpg) Dang...that would probably buy a real Cobra AND a GT350... I just read last nite that a new Hertz "rent-a-racer" model (ala GT350H/GT500H) is due out shortly. It is a pimped GT with like 330hp that will be rented at $100-ish a day. The article said Hertz will carefully screen renters and scrutinize each car when returned to ensure that not too much fun has been had at their expense... |
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| drew365 |
Apr 13 2006, 09:27 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
I saw the first Cobra at the Petersen. It hasn't been restored. Pretty neat to look at the worn seats and think about the list of names that jumped in there to have a turn at the wheel.
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| Seagrave |
Apr 13 2006, 09:30 PM
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Gutenfest Touring Society Group: Members Posts: 197 Joined: 29-July 03 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 963 |
The sad thing is that whoever buys it will probably keep it stored away for investment purposes. I'm guessing that it will not return the investment soon. Maybe some Google multimillionaire wanted one 'cuz his daddy had a GT500 in the 60's. Just think of all the other cool cars you could get for $600K. Just take your check to Fantasy Junction up in Emeryville and pick up the ex Bruno Giacomelli 1980 F1 Alfa 12 cylinder for just under 200K, then another $180K will buy you a 2005 Ford GT Coupe (supercharged), and $229K for a 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 with about 30,000 original miles. On the other hand you might be able to round up about 20 really nice 914's and build a shop to put them in.
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| Brian Mifsud |
Apr 13 2006, 11:35 PM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Seagrave @ Apr 13 2006, 08:30 PM) ... On the other hand you might be able to round up about 20 really nice 914's and build a shop to put them in. don't spend time counting the heart beats waiting for them to appreciate!! I"m sure once it is released, the production car will retail for less than $50k.. |
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| markb |
Apr 13 2006, 11:48 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Dang...that would probably buy a real Cobra AND a GT350...
I just read last nite that a new Hertz "rent-a-racer" model (ala GT350H/GT500H) is due out shortly. It is a pimped GT with like 330hp that will be rented at $100-ish a day. The article said Hertz will carefully screen renters and scrutinize each car when returned to ensure that not too much fun has been had at their expense... [/quote] Will the new Hertz be black with gold stripes, like the originals? |
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| campbellcj |
Apr 14 2006, 09:51 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,549 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(markb @ Apr 13 2006, 09:48 PM) Will the new Hertz be black with gold stripes, like the originals? Yep... http://www.caranddriver.com/autoshows/1087...ertz-racer.html (IMG:http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/image/2006/Q2/412200661911.jpg) |
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