Need opinions - Clone car

Sounds like you have already thought it through. Given your situation, Sell the Shelby. And if you want to stay with that body style, buy a Mach I or a regular '69 sportsroof. Then modify it however you wish. I wouldn't make it into a clone however. Stick to the perfonace mods you want, they are going to be pricy enough. After the medical situation has resolved itself, do the clone thing (if you must). Be ready for all the "is it real ? " comments though. You won't have the same feeling you do now when asked that question.

Z. Ray

 

We have a 69 clone convertible in the area done to high standards. There is more money in that car than what you probably paid for your real deal a few years ago. Those unique 69 parts add up and some of the repro stuff takes lots of labor to get right...

I would try to hang onto to the car because of the way you describe it. Hotrod it a little and you'll be happy. Don't forget capital gains may be a issue if you sell.

 

69 Survivor

Well, Your kind of in that spot, "between a rock and a hard spot". You have
several choices to consider. Obviously, keeping the Shelby and finding other
ways to accomodate your financial obligations would be the way to go.

If you decide to sell the Shelby, your financial needs are met. However, that
essentially leaves you out of the Shelby game. Too expensive to get back in later. Not a very good thought.

If you choose the latter over the former plan; the assumption is you would have funds remaining to possibly get a clean Mustang which you could modify to your hearts delight. If this is your path; don't follow the herd
and do a Shelby clone. Be original, step out and be a little more creative.
That takes a lot more daring and initiative. Good luck on whatever path you travel.
shlby66

 

With the market leveling out as it is.......you never know.....maybe you could sell the real deal now and then get a driver condition real car down the road.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
Vern

 

"Family First" by all means. Clones are not bad if done right. You can buy super nice Clones for less then $40,000.00 and dont for get the new Shelby's, they are awsome as well.
David.

 

You'll get those real or not.

I agree, family first, EVERYONE has a story about the one they sold or the one they should have bought. Besides you can thrash your clone on the local track.

 

If you want a clone - buy the nicest one you can find. DON'T try to build your own. Some of the Shelby specific pieces are VERY expensive plus you have to use at least some NOS parts because the repops suck or are not available.

I would say that more 69-70 clones have been built in the last three years then in all the years before that. It has always been expensive to build one and it was only after the originals topped $75K that it became worthwhile. And I'll bet you that there are more of them on the way.

A guy here in Houston has a 69 GT350 clone convertible. He started with a deluxe interior 351W vert so he was already part way there. Except for the missing Shelby tag you can't tell the difference. I know for a fact that he is into it for more than $50K but I doubt that he could sell it for that much.

 

I second the option of a new generation shelby. I sold my 67 GT500 a few years ago due to divorce. I was just sick about it thinking I'd never be able to afford another shelby. I bought a 68 fastback and have been building it the way I want to without regard to value or originality. BUT....earlier this year I bought a new 07 GT500. WOW what a car! I still miss my old 67 but I don't dwell on it anymore. I'm extremely happy with my new car and when I really think about it I probably would've ended up selling the old one anyhow to buy a new one.
It's a tough spot you're in and I feel for you but you are the only one who can make the decision whether to sell or not. If you do, there are ways to ease the pain. Good luck.