Just like Barrett-Jackson.
I wonder how much it would cost to buy a 383 'vert and put and brand new 440 or 426 crate in.
Why is originality such a big deal? I understand the history of these cars is important, but I'm not gonna be shelling out the money for an original over a better-built clone; especially at those levels. I really think that all the people that pay big bucks for original cars are just a bunch of tools.
I guess I must be one of those tools.
I never ever put down anyone who wants to do a clone, restomod or pro touring because it is their passion, so I don't understand why you felt it necessary to put down other members of this board who prefer it just like it came off the factory line.
As far as this car, as stated, it is a true one of 17, not like a Marti Report that can drill down to make any Mustang a 1 of 1. The '71 Cudas are probably the most coveted of all the Cudas. Being a numbers matching V code vert, low milage car makes it even rarer. How many of these pieces of history are left in existance today?
As far as a 383 '71 vert, depending on the condition of the car, they can go for as little as $40K and as much as $150K. A crate hemi would probably set you back to the tune of $15-20K. Everything else, who knows which will depend on what you plan to do.
All that being said, like many other, I would find it ludicrous to pay high 6 figures for a car, that although is relatively solid, will still need $100K in the resto. I saw a B9 that was sold on Ebay for close to $50K which was a mess and a '70 428CJ vert that went for $75K that had more holes in it then swiss cheese.
To me, this is no different then the Shelby's that Tango seems to sell all the time. Ones that are in need of total resto are sold all day long for $50-75K.
It's unrestored too! I could have a very nice Mustang collection for that kind of money.
