One 2000 Cobra R is almost on the stage. Any last minute guesses? :-D
A close study (well not even a close study), but a quick glance under the hood of #2 shows that there are rusty items. Quick indicators of these cars not being stored properly, rusty discs/plates on top of the front struts, rusty bolts that hold the p/s reservoir to the bracket, rusty alt. and p/s shaft, and we have not looked under the car yet. I would also guess that the aluminum engine accessory bracket and alt. housing are white power/chalky oxidized. These items are going to need attention soon, and some may be pitted to the point of needing replacement already, and like I said, we have not looked underneath. Yes #2 has the history, but I seriously doubt that it would move straight from the B-J auction to a museum spot given its current condition. So the question is.......how much to pay for a 9-10 year old 2000 Cobra R that in reality will need some disassembly and restoration so early in life? And then there is the prestine (properly stored) example with no history or miles for a comparision.
I would not have expected #2 to be stored properly, but, in addition to the history, the wise bidder(s) are going to weigh the "additional" costs of making this a nice example once again. If left alone, it will only deteriorate more.
I have seen other 2000R's on eBay that were in worse rust/oxidized condition under the hood. This #2 is not as bad a some 00R's, even 00R's with very few miles, the issue is........proper storage, not necessarily miles or use.
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A little disappointed at the $43k for a 100 mile wrapper!
I didn't care too much about #2 - - - and was instead focusing upon the sale price of #296.
Well, we can add 10% B-J commission and the car truly went for $47,300!
Right?
Just wish the final hammer would have dropped at $50k+ for the 100 mile car!
any thoughts?
You hit it on the nail. Brian was closest on the wrapper car (he guessed $45K) and was second closest on #296. So, Brian gets the prize. :shrug:#2 was hammered down at $60K..... which means I win the prize for that SVT fantasy bid LOL! Now whats my prize???
One thing Im nt sure of, personally, I wouldnt want a wrapper car. I want to drive it and I wouldnt spend the money on something with low miles becasue it wouldnt stay that way. That car was made to be driven!
I saw both in person at the auction. The repaint on #2 was very good. #296 looked great as well but I did notice several "factory" paint bubbles on the hood and an explanation that the owner chose not to have it repainted to preserve its "original" status. Do most of the 2000R's have paint bubbles on the hood because of the fiberglass?
Do most of the 2000R's have paint bubbles on the hood because of the fiberglass?