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twertsy
12-14-2012, 10:43 AM
Folks, I have a line on (purportedly) the only 1969 Shelby Barrier Test & Prototype Pilot car remaining of the 3 produced. It's complete, but in <span style="font-weight: bold">very </span>rough shape. The seller is asking quite a hefty price ($200k+). What I'd like to know are your opinions on what it would take ($) to restore this car perfectly (needs ground up, everything) and what your thoughts are on how much it would be worth once complete?
twertsy
12-14-2012, 10:48 AM
I apologize for duplicating the post (posted this in the Ford/Mercury forum as well)
Folks, I have a line on (purportedly) the only 1969 Shelby Barrier Test & Prototype Pilot car remaining of the 3 produced. It's complete, but in very rough shape. The seller is asking quite a hefty price ($200k+). What I'd like to know are your opinions on what it would take ($) to restore this car perfectly (needs ground up, everything) and what your thoughts are on how much it would be worth once complete?
I'm not entirely familiar with the value of all Shelbys even though I watch them and have owned a few. Count on at least $150,000 in restoration cost plus the cost of the car. That puts you at $350,000 and that's way too much money in this car in my opinion.
Charley Lillard
12-14-2012, 01:28 PM
Wow. A 69 Shelby is about 100K these days and he is asking double what they are selling for. Unless there is some outstanding aspect of the car other than Pilot- crash car, I can't see more than a 20% bump in value over a regular one. Or maybe I'm too far removed from them to even have a opinion. Any pics ?
twertsy
12-14-2012, 04:02 PM
Here are the pics I was sent......wants almost $300k
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/12/full-13224-1846-img959270.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/12/full-13224-1847-img954003.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/12/full-13224-1848-img952503.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2012/12/full-13224-1849-img954140.jpg
al8apex
12-14-2012, 04:56 PM
1st I've heard of ANY "crash test" car being marketed
looks like the years have not been kind to the shell either
it appears that EVERYTHING is missing out of the interior and drivetrain
I can't imagine it being worth anything over $10-20 k (assuming it has a title) for this scrap heap escapee ...
what drugs is the selling using? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif
twertsy
12-14-2012, 11:53 PM
A bit harsh but she is certainly in some pain! Definitely not worth $280k........perhaps not even restored.
firstgenaddict
12-15-2012, 03:46 AM
I'm going to start collecting old supercar wrecks if it brings anywhere close to 6 figures.
bergy
12-15-2012, 03:34 PM
"Q" code Shelby? Odd.
Sportyworty
12-16-2012, 12:54 AM
69/70 shelbys have a 48 before the engine designation (5th digit) which for regular production are M-351 GT350 and R-428 GT500. This Q code car has a vin that falls in line with a few prototypes in fact the next sequential number from this car is Q code prototype. One of the press cars was actually an S code car. This particular car is not known to the registry as of the last printing. Looks to be the real deal
bergy
12-16-2012, 11:09 AM
4 and 8 are actually the 6th and 7th digits of Shelby VINs.
Sportyworty
12-16-2012, 02:36 PM
Correct my error. Basic point is still in tact. The car has a 428 non ram vin and is a real deal Shelby prototype. Not so sure it is worth more than a regular production Shelby perhaps to some. Others would prefer an example with a known Shelby vin
SS427
12-16-2012, 08:07 PM
I would agree on the $150k restoration costs. Some Ford and Shelby parts especially NOS are VERY expensive.
twertsy
12-18-2012, 02:30 PM
Agreed. I've been doing a lot of research and for one, he has the Marti stating it was 1 of 3 prototypes; the parts are unbelievably expensive (NOS); $280k is far and away too much for the shape its in -- we'd be approaching $500k easily when combined with resto costs; I did find another "purported" 69 Shelby Prototype on another Shelby forum, located in Australia, and converted to right-hand drive <Link>; '69 Shelby Proto (http://www.shelbyforums.com/forums/1965-1970-shelby-mustang-gt350-gt500/6084-barn-find-1969-gt500.html) ; All in all, I just don't think the payback is there..........although, it'd be a very cool car to own!
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