After all these years, due to age and health reasons, it is now time to sell my beloved AC Cobra (tribute). My problem is in how to determine the value of the car. In looking on line, I see them ranging from the $30K's to the $100K's + range. And then there is the problem of knowing where to list, or how to sell. Can anyone provide some insight?
Valuing a cobra replica can be a daunting task, some get appraisals for their insurance companies, then mistakenly believe this is the market value of the same. Some will waive a 10-20 year old market appraisal, believing it is also current value. Neither is the case if over 30 days old, and if the appraiser was actually in tune with the cobra replica market.
With that said, let's start with the very basics, and drill down from there:
Who is the manufacturer of your kit?
Body style?
What front and rear suspension?(IE: Mustang II, late model Mustang, Jag, etc)
What brakes were used (IE: Mustang II, late model Mustang, Jag, Wilwood, etc)?
Gauges and layout (IE: custom or standard)?
What type of rims (IE: bolt on, true knock off, or
) and tires (age of tires)
Drivetrain, big block, small block, and the details of such?
Which transmission?
When was the car built?
Factory built (ERA, Contemporary, Unique, SPF, Kirkham, etc) or home built?
Options (IE: top, wipers, heater)?
Exterior/interior colors?
Finally:
How is the car titled?
Again, all of the above is potentially just a starting point, there may be additional questions based on your responses to the above. Having been around these cars since the early 80's, and still quite active in the hobby, I'll do my best to guide you along.
Will await your response, and we can go from there.
Bill