Can anyone comment on the relative collectibility or values of Autokraft MK IVs vs Kirkhams vs Superformance models? I know that real CSX 2000 and 3000 cars may be beyond affordability for most, but what would be next in the pecking order? It seems that the original build tooling of the Autokraft and the AC affiliation would offer more value than a replica. Where would Kirkham and the CSX4000 series fit into all of this? As far as a ranking, does this seem correct? 1. CSX3xxx (original cars) 2. CSX2xxx 3. CSX3xxx (continuation) 4. AC Autokraft MK IV 5. CSX4xxx 6. Kirkham 7. Superformance 8. Uncle Vladimir's Fiberglass Fiero 9. Hutch Trick Star Any comments? Thanks, LS
Re: Cobra Values/Collectibility?? I think you are correct in the Totem Pole ranking. the question is what Dollar amounts do you think goes after them???!!! it is a Big drop when you leave the original CSX 2000 and 3000 series cars!
Re: Cobra Values/Collectibility?? Where does Factory Five come in? Not on the list. And, how do you figure the repliclones titled as a 65 Ford? Whole lot of those out there. And, I just love all those marketing graduates who, while selling thier car keep reiterating how close they think they came to the real thing, while their repliclone has a Chevy big block in it....
I believe the Factory Five has evolved into a serious contender in the Kit Car market. I owned a 4000 Series Shelby Cobra and was quite pleased with the car. when you pull up next to a Factory Five, there is no comparison. the Kirkham is next after the Shelby 4000 series only due to the fact that their name is not SHELBY. they are without a doubt the Next thing to the the real thing. so much in fact that Shelby utilized them to make his Aluminum 4000 series Cars for several years until a cheaper alternative came along. as for the "65 FORD" titled Dune Buggy quality units rolling around out there, Buyer beware! and with that being said, there are also many High quality builds out there that started with Low quality kits. many guys have assembled awesome cars using their own resources and networks. all in all the Replica industry is something that you should study long and hard before you leap into something that may or may not really be what you thought it was.
It is my opinion that the FFR kits are well engineered but not really true replicas of the Cobra. Using donor 5.0 Mustang parts offers an economical parts source to build a nice, well designed car that resembles a Cobra. Surely, there isn't much resembling an original Cobra in an FFR chassis. Don't most retain the stick 8.8 axle and the cursed Fox 4 link rear suspension?? As far as values, I was looking for a baseline for the true Aluminum bodied contenders that could be considered as the "top of the heap". As a secondary question...Trick Star or PK Ripper? LS
Any comments on the values of the MK IVs? Bonhams had one sell last summer for 39k pound sterling. There was a driver, white example on ebay that went for $45k, and a ultra low mileage example that sold for $65k from Ooley Blackburn. Any other comments? Thanks, LS
Now that Superformance will be building the glass CSX4000 series cars a few good things may happen for SA and their customers, one being they will see their cars in their life time, second the cars overall quality will be better. They are not Superformance cars with a tag , just being done by HiTech in South Africa, who also does the Superformance brand, a car was sent over about a year ago to be copied, and will look as they do now.The price will also reflect a difference, to the tune of around 59,000.00 for a roller vs 42,000.00 for the Superformance.The Shelby will also have options to add where the Superformance already has them, so the final cost of a complete Shelby glass car may reach 90,000.00 depending on engine and trans. Yes the Shelby car will always be worth more than a Superformance, it also starts that way, and may not depreciate as fast.As far as the FF cars , some look great ,but don't usally match up in the overall quality , on the track it's hard to beat them thou. Tout
