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cgjane · 11 May 2012, 12:28 AM

An Original Shelby Cobra and Its Original Owner

http://www.insideline.com/ford/an-or...nal-owner.html

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"I wouldn't sell it. Not as now," he explains. But he's had his fair share of interested parties. "I had an offer last year from a man in Harlem who had been trying to buy it for 10 flat years. He made an offer of a million and a half dollars for the car. He calls me every two years. I've never met the man."

Hats off to the man, this is a REAL CAR GUY.

FeelingTheBlues · 11 May 2012, 12:34 AM

That story tells me two things:

- That man has a true passion for cars.

- I'd like to guess he probably has more than 1,5 million dollars!

Great story indeed! Thank you for sharing!

mjclark32 · 11 May 2012, 12:40 AM

Real car guy indeed!

wantonebad · 11 May 2012, 12:49 AM

Those 289's are the real deal and what started it all for Shelby! The 427's get all the hype for their bull-snorting-testosterone and mind-numbing torque but the 289's were real high performance racers. They still had a horsepower/weight ratio that made Chevy and Dodge owners scratch their heads. That is a true American icon and I don't blame him.

However he knows whenever he decides to part with it he'll get top dollar!

Cru Jones · 11 May 2012, 01:04 AM

so, so nice.....

chicfarmer1 · 11 May 2012, 01:08 AM

People turn down that kind of money more often than you might think. Farmers are continually offered big $$ to sell their productive farmland for development. They often just say, No thanks.

Like Shelby, they know the equity will always be there.

Dr. Robert · 11 May 2012, 01:12 AM

A very cool car & a very cool owner....a jazz-man, a special guy!

mtrunner · 11 May 2012, 01:18 AM

Most likely has plenty of money in the bank and if he does then it is pretty easy to turn down any offer.

Lisa · 11 May 2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

People turn down that kind of money more often than you might think. Farmers are continually offered big $$ to sell their productive farmland for development. They often just say, No thanks.

Like Shelby, they know the equity will always be there.

My folks were offered an amazing sum for their small acreage 10 years ago. The offer would have doubled their net worth. They said no. As Dad explained at the time: "Why would I sell my home? Then I'd have to find someplace else to live, and I'd rather be here."

Money isn't everything.

doc_colton · 11 May 2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Those 289's are the real deal and what started it all for Shelby! The 427's get all the hype for their bull-snorting-testosterone and mind-numbing torque but the 289's were real high performance racers. They still had a horsepower/weight ratio that made Chevy and Ford owner scratch their heads. That is a true American icon and I don't blame him.

However he knows whenever he decides to part with it he'll get top dollar!

I agree totally but wasn't the 1965 A/C Cobra made in England?

iLLGT2 · 11 May 2012, 01:35 AM

What an awesome story... Can't say I blame him, his passion is lived out without dollar figures so to speak… and cannot be bought!

True car nut , I can relate !

FeelingTheBlues · 11 May 2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My folks were offered an amazing sum for their small acreage 10 years ago. The offer would have doubled their net worth. They said no. As Dad explained at the time: "Why would I sell my home? Then I'd have to find someplace else to live, and I'd rather be here."

Money isn't everything.

That's a very nice story!

wantonebad · 11 May 2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by doc_colton

I agree totally but wasn't the 1965 A/C Cobra made in England?

As I understand it all the original Cobra's were UK assembeled chassis, with heavy modifications done there and here to accept an American V8 and drive train. So it was a Franken-car of sorts. By the end of production in 1967 the chassis were assembled by Shelby's team, but of parts being imported from the UK. That's why they couldn't afford to continue, it was cost prohibitive. I think Shelby had a few american made chassis for racing models like the Daytona hardtop and the Le Mans cars, those are the cars that go for $4 million and up.

floater156 · 11 May 2012, 02:25 AM

No, I would not turn down $1.5M. I have no interest in cars. I just want an affordable, reliable ride. I also can't own any cars/suvs with sun/moon roofs due to my height at 6'6". So that eliminates any luxury cars.

gmh1013 · 11 May 2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My folks were offered an amazing sum for their small acreage 10 years ago. The offer would have doubled their net worth. They said no. As Dad explained at the time: "Why would I sell my home? Then I'd have to find someplace else to live, and I'd rather be here."

Money isn't everything.

Well ....yes and no....But it will sure buy me 99.9999 percent happiness!
When I was buying and selling homes like crazy in the Phoenix boom days my first rule was "Never fall in love with a piece of property"

Adam. · 11 May 2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

That story tells me two things:

- That man has a true passion for cars.

- I'd like to guess he probably has more than 1,5 million dollars!

Great story indeed! Thank you for sharing!

I would keep the Shelby. Life is short and what good is money if it's not used to make happiness?

TSW · 11 May 2012, 04:03 AM

Car fanatics are not that much different from us WIS, Speaking of a passion and money ain't a issue..sky's the limit.

FeelingTheBlues · 11 May 2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Car fanatics are not that much different from us WIS, Speaking of a passion and money ain't a issue..sky's the limit.

Well said! And after all, we're only ordinary men.

1675-David · 11 May 2012, 04:14 AM

he needs that car more than he needs the 1.5 mil....

love it

azguy · 11 May 2012, 06:02 AM

$1.5 million............

....that's a 2005-2006 price

silversage · 11 May 2012, 06:05 AM

$1.5 million = nice watch collection

psv · 11 May 2012, 06:10 AM

The price will only go up. Good for him to have the huevos to keep it.

lhanddds · 11 May 2012, 06:20 AM

That is just flat great

Boopie · 11 May 2012, 02:26 PM

I hope he has great insurance!

wantonebad · 12 May 2012, 02:36 PM

I cannot believe first of all that he lived as long as he did after a heart transplant and that he did as much as he did all while being hindered with a bum ticker. RIP Caroll Shelby!

Tudor66 · 12 May 2012, 02:55 PM

I've met this Cobra owner at a few SoCal car shows and races, he's really friendly, and very proud of his car. He walked me through the car, told me some really interesting stories. He's really a humble guy who's very attached to his car...

I'm not attached to anything as much as he is-- I would take 1.5 million in a heartbeat, then hit a few national watch shows and pickup a case of vintage watches, but that's me...

threemonkeys · 12 May 2012, 04:42 PM

I am the farthest person away from being a car enthusiast. But that is a great story and I love the passion and history he has with that car.

Timber Loftis · 12 May 2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbieone

I've met this Cobra owner at a few SoCal car shows and races, he's really friendly, and very proud of his car. He walked me through the car, told me some really interesting stories. He's really a humble guy who's very attached to his car...

I'm not attached to anything as much as he is-- I would take 1.5 million in a heartbeat, then hit a few national watch shows and pickup a case of vintage watches, but that's me...

Interesting that you've met him. I kinda agree with your conclusion, too. If I found a gold mine years past and now could collect on it, I would. Plus, a Cobra is great to own, like are many things, but anything gets old after a while. I'd sell for $1.5M and use the money for many more fun toys.

bayerische · 12 May 2012, 05:40 PM

Maybe the guy paid 2 million for the Cobra...

Awesome car, but even though I'm a car enthusiast I would sell, get a few Ferraris for the money. But he probably has the few Ferraris already...

Andad · 12 May 2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Well said! And after all, we're only ordinary men.

You speak for yourself.

11 May 2012, 12:34 AM	#2
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	That story tells me two things: - That man has a true passion for cars. - I'd like to guess he probably has more than 1,5 million dollars! Great story indeed! Thank you for sharing! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Real car guy indeed! __________________

11 May 2012, 12:49 AM	#4
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Those 289's are the real deal and what started it all for Shelby! The 427's get all the hype for their bull-snorting-testosterone and mind-numbing torque but the 289's were real high performance racers. They still had a horsepower/weight ratio that made Chevy and Dodge owners scratch their heads. That is a true American icon and I don't blame him. However he knows whenever he decides to part with it he'll get top dollar! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

11 May 2012, 01:12 AM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	A very cool car & a very cool owner....a jazz-man, a special guy! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2012, 02:25 AM	#14
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	No, I would not turn down $1.5M. I have no interest in cars. I just want an affordable, reliable ride. I also can't own any cars/suvs with sun/moon roofs due to my height at 6'6". So that eliminates any luxury cars. __________________ Lead by example through production.

11 May 2012, 01:04 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	so, so nice.....

11 May 2012, 01:08 AM	#6
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	People turn down that kind of money more often than you might think. Farmers are continually offered big $$ to sell their productive farmland for development. They often just say, No thanks. Like Shelby, they know the equity will always be there.

11 May 2012, 01:18 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Most likely has plenty of money in the bank and if he does then it is pretty easy to turn down any offer.

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iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	What an awesome story... Can't say I blame him, his passion is lived out without dollar figures so to speak… and cannot be bought! True car nut , I can relate !

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TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Car fanatics are not that much different from us WIS, Speaking of a passion and money ain't a issue..sky's the limit. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

11 May 2012, 04:14 AM	#19
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	he needs that car more than he needs the 1.5 mil.... love it

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	$1.5 million................that's a 2005-2006 price

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silversage "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: DFW Watch: less Posts: 28	$1.5 million = nice watch collection

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psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	The price will only go up. Good for him to have the huevos to keep it.

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lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	That is just flat great

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Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I hope he has great insurance!

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wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I cannot believe first of all that he lived as long as he did after a heart transplant and that he did as much as he did all while being hindered with a bum ticker. RIP Caroll Shelby! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

12 May 2012, 02:55 PM	#26
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	I've met this Cobra owner at a few SoCal car shows and races, he's really friendly, and very proud of his car. He walked me through the car, told me some really interesting stories. He's really a humble guy who's very attached to his car... I'm not attached to anything as much as he is-- I would take 1.5 million in a heartbeat, then hit a few national watch shows and pickup a case of vintage watches, but that's me... __________________ -NAWCC Member

12 May 2012, 04:42 PM	#27
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I am the farthest person away from being a car enthusiast. But that is a great story and I love the passion and history he has with that car.

12 May 2012, 05:40 PM	#29
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Maybe the guy paid 2 million for the Cobra... Awesome car, but even though I'm a car enthusiast I would sell, get a few Ferraris for the money. But he probably has the few Ferraris already... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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