nojoke4true Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 A 2008 Barrett Jackson edition Shelby GT coup sold for 40 grand and a 2007 Hertz convertible owned by an hertz executive sold for 97 grand, last weekend at the Barrett Jackson auction. This is great news for us anytime our cars do well on the auction block in front of millions :happy feet: . Hopefully this will stop the depreciation of our cars and help the value increase of our cars the same year and newer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 A 2008 Barrett Jackson edition Shelby GT coup sold for 40 grand and a 2007 Hertz convertible owned by an hertz executive sold for 97 grand, last weekend at the Barrett Jackson auction. This is great news for us anytime our cars do well on the auction block in front of millions :happy feet: . Hopefully this will stop the depreciation of our cars and help the value increase of our cars the same year and newer Drive em' they we're made to drive not invest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Drive em' they we're made to drive not invest! Absolutely! Auctions, especially B-J, is never an accurate indicator of market appeal and money. Look at the swing in values of the vehicles where well maintained originals sell for less than modified or inaccurate restorations. Movie cars like the GT500E Mustang have greater money appeal than an original real '67 Shelby, an improperly restored and modified 65 GT350 goes for crazy numbers based on hype, etc. The values are all over the place, but it is nice to see recognition of the newer breed of SA Mustangs hanging in the appreciable numbers. It is best to follow private sales or at least a year long pattern of auctions on equitable vehicles. Now get out there and drive and enjoy your Shelby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Like that last two posts said drive it. . If you bought it for an investment its not going to happen so enjoy it for what is . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Only matters if you're selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke4true Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Drive em' they we're made to drive not invest! Absolutely drive them.... never said don't, but if they can keep their value then its a plus for us for whatever reason. Most here bought to keep their cars but as we all know life happens, so If they do well in the market place.... is all I am saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 The only cars that get good money are the wrapper cars that aren't driven. Boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilverShelby Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) A 2008 Barrett Jackson edition Shelby GT coup sold for 40 grand and a 2007 Hertz convertible owned by an hertz executive sold for 97 grand, last weekend at the Barrett Jackson auction. This is great news for us anytime our cars do well on the auction block in front of millions :happy feet: . Hopefully this will stop the depreciation of our cars and help the value increase of our cars the same year and newer I can't believe someone put an 07 GT-H 5spd stick into storage for 10 freakin years and it only had 15 miles on it. Damn.......... did they miss out. My 07 5spd stick has sever thousand miles on it and I don't care that it wouldn't get anywhere near $97K + comissions. I bought it, I drove it and I wouldn't have it any other way. Can you beat this kinda experience? That's my 07 5spd stick #490 in front of the old museum in north Las Vegas with my family. How can you beat that? Now is there an executive out there that has a 2016 6 spd manual GT-H they want to sell me so I can drive her and create some more wicked memories with the wife and kids? QSS Edited January 24, 2017 by QuickSilverShelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Yea, and a 10 year old car with 15 miles is only suitable for continued abuse. By abuse, I mean not driven. The entire car would need to be gone through after 10 years of sitting to make it drive-able. All fluids, dried out seals, tires, hoses, etc... Not worth the extra premium if you ask me. However, I'm not the museum type of guy. I realize many are, and this would be a good example for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 That's my 07 5spd stick #490 in front of the old museum in north Las Vegas with my family. How can you beat that? NOPE. Teaching your kid how to drive a stick in that car is also a great example of proper ownership. My oldest get's to learn how to drive a stick (along with manual steering and brakes) this summer in my K code convertible. Just like when I was her age - same car. It's going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 I can't believe someone put an 07 GT-H 5spd stick into storage for 10 freakin years and it only had 15 miles on it. Damn.......... did they miss out. My 07 5spd stick has sever thousand miles on it and I don't care that it wouldn't get anywhere near $97K + comissions. I bought it, I drove it and I wouldn't have it any other way. Can you beat this kinda experience? Shelby Museum 2009 with 07 5spd - small.jpg That's my 07 5spd stick #490 in front of the old museum in north Las Vegas with my family. How can you beat that? Now is there an executive out there that has a 2016 6 spd manual GT-H they want to sell me so I can drive her and create some more wicked memories with the wife and kids? QSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTH391 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Boy, have I learned this lesson! Now that I have mine back, we're gonna drive her. I'm not saving it for the next owner. I paid for it (twice) and I'm gonna enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke4true Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 You guys have inspired me to pull her out of the garage and drive her. Took the vert out in the Nor'easter yesterday and headed north on the NJ turnpike. I figured it would be a good time to test 9yrs of wax build up against rock chips FYI ...Hankook Ventus summer tires hydroplaning in the left lane at 75 while passing and eighteen wheeler will make you soil your pants . I was hoping to find some salt on the road to coat my undercarriage but it was too warm. I headed home after testing our cars polybutylene bushings against some pretty nasty potholes which enhanced the squeaking. Upon my return home I parked her in front of the house so I can be toasty by putting my dd in her place next to my wife's car in the garage :happy feet: . For 9 yrs cold winters I sacrificed my warmth thinking that I was helping preserve her but really I was just hurting her . My eyes are wide open now...I have been freed . I can't wait for the weather to break so I can take her to the automatic car wash and then to the mall so I can park next to normal people. I'm not going down alone though...going to go to car shows and try to convince friends like dale to drive his immaculate T-bird with low miles to just drive her...they don't bring no money anyway, I'm sure he will have some choice words for me but hey cars are meant to be driven. Hopefully I can get enough wear on her so I can do a full restoration in 20 yrs or so...nothing like having projects to keep you busy while I'm 80. I feel better now... the burden has been lifted. And to think ,I thought I was happy...who knew happy is burning through that first clutch or going thru 3 sets of tires. Carrol did say to drive'em even though I think he meant on the track but yeah, can't wait . Probably gonna get a full roll cage so I can track her, grass is only gonna get cut once every 2 weeks now its all about driving her for now on. Thanks guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargntmoon Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 You guys have inspired me to pull her out of the garage and drive her. Took the vert out in the Nor'easter yesterday and headed north on the NJ turnpike. I figured it would be a good time to test 9yrs of wax build up against rock chips FYI ...Hankook Ventus summer tires hydroplaning in the left lane at 75 while passing and eighteen wheeler will make you soil your pants . I was hoping to find some salt on the road to coat my undercarriage but it was too warm. I headed home after testing our cars polybutylene bushings against some pretty nasty potholes which enhanced the squeaking. Upon my return home I parked her in front of the house so I can be toasty by putting my dd in her place next to my wife's car in the garage :happy feet: . For 9 yrs cold winters I sacrificed my warmth thinking that I was helping preserve her but really I was just hurting her . My eyes are wide open now...I have been freed . I can't wait for the weather to break so I can take her to the automatic car wash and then to the mall so I can park next to normal people. I'm not going down alone though...going to go to car shows and try to convince friends like dale to drive his immaculate T-bird with low miles to just drive her...they don't bring no money anyway, I'm sure he will have some choice words for me but hey cars are meant to be driven. Hopefully I can get enough wear on her so I can do a full restoration in 20 yrs or so...nothing like having projects to keep you busy while I'm 80. I feel better now... the burden has been lifted. And to think ,I thought I was happy...who knew happy is burning through that first clutch or going thru 3 sets of tires. Carrol did say to drive'em even though I think he meant on the track but yeah, can't wait . Probably gonna get a full roll cage so I can track her, grass is only gonna get cut once every 2 weeks now its all about driving her for now on. Thanks guys!!! Could be spring before you get them panties unbunched! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilverShelby Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) You guys have inspired me to pull her out of the garage and drive her. Took the vert out in the Nor'easter yesterday and headed north on the NJ turnpike. I figured it would be a good time to test 9yrs of wax build up against rock chips FYI ...Hankook Ventus summer tires hydroplaning in the left lane at 75 while passing and eighteen wheeler will make you soil your pants . I was hoping to find some salt on the road to coat my undercarriage but it was too warm. I headed home after testing our cars polybutylene bushings against some pretty nasty potholes which enhanced the squeaking. Upon my return home I parked her in front of the house so I can be toasty by putting my dd in her place next to my wife's car in the garage :happy feet: . For 9 yrs cold winters I sacrificed my warmth thinking that I was helping preserve her but really I was just hurting her . My eyes are wide open now...I have been freed . I can't wait for the weather to break so I can take her to the automatic car wash and then to the mall so I can park next to normal people. I'm not going down alone though...going to go to car shows and try to convince friends like dale to drive his immaculate T-bird with low miles to just drive her...they don't bring no money anyway, I'm sure he will have some choice words for me but hey cars are meant to be driven. Hopefully I can get enough wear on her so I can do a full restoration in 20 yrs or so...nothing like having projects to keep you busy while I'm 80. I feel better now... the burden has been lifted. And to think ,I thought I was happy...who knew happy is burning through that first clutch or going thru 3 sets of tires. Carrol did say to drive'em even though I think he meant on the track but yeah, can't wait . Probably gonna get a full roll cage so I can track her, grass is only gonna get cut once every 2 weeks now its all about driving her for now on. Thanks guys!!! Did you buy the BJ 07 GT-H vert for $97,000+comissions? QSS Edited January 25, 2017 by QuickSilverShelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargntmoon Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Mine needs a wash real bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Drive it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Love that coin...emblem. Where can I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Love that coin...emblem. Where can I get one? it is a front grille medallion...back in 2014 make Team Shelby prototypes but they never showed an interest, not sure I have any left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm open to buying one or more if needed. I just went over 109KMI in my 2007 Shelby GT.....great road car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm open to buying one or more if needed. I just went over 109KMI in my 2007 Shelby GT.....great road car! I will look through my stuff up at work tomorrow, if i find it you know we will need proof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks and that will be easy enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 I will look through my stuff up at work tomorrow, if i find it you know we will need proof found 6 of them (one without brass threaded posts) 2 slightly different styles will keep one for myself, Version A Version B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ill take one with the threaded posts so I can mount on my grille. Let me know what you need for proof. Pics, movie clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Ill take one with the threaded posts so I can mount on my grille. Let me know what you need for proof. Pics, movie clip? I've been thinking...... maybe post odometer photo here......and donation to Shelby Foundation and it is yours (no money to me). Version A or B ? Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Andrew, Sounds good. Version B is preferred. I return home 10 Feb....will post pics that day. Thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobraj007 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well I thought I was at 109KMI....make it 107,946! It has been an awesome car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Well I thought I was at 109KMI....make it 107,946! It has been an awesome car.... the emblem will go out Priority USPS on Monday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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