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I've always bought cool cars because I love them.  I consider them "investments" in my happiness, not a monetary tool but the strange thing is, many of my "happiness investments" have turned into a monetary windfall.  That windfall certainly hasn't been over the short term....... I'm talking about 10, 15, 20+ years.  When I buy something, because I love it, I have a hard time selling and time has worked in my favor. 

I'd save your short term speculation for something else.  Short term investing when flipping cars sounds like a treacherous path.  You better know your topic, buy it right, and have allot of good luck on your side.

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Nice collection.  I'd be interested in the guitar and watch if you ever consider breaking up the collection.

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If I didn't already have a set of these, I'd seriously consider this set.  GLWS.

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Thanks Pete.  You updates are greatly appreciated.

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Sometimes we all make mistakes... Because of the POOR/BAD venue decision the seller was probably pissed, and the new owner slipped away like a thief in the night knowing he got a bargain/steal of a price on one of the most iconic SHELBYS... the 65s.There are other auction sites, places and times that would have been a better option for seller. Something to think about when selling!

Doesn't Mecum have reserves on the vast majority of their sales offerings?  I'm sure the seller got nearly exactly what he was looking for which might indicate:
A - The car needed a bunch of  expensive items to make it correct?
B - Rust or accident damage?
C - The seller was very motivated to sell.

No matter what the reason, I'm pretty confident there was a reserve of some sort on the car.

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"Total destroyed in a trucking accident 12/17"

In my opinion, the above quote taken directly from the Registry Speaks volumes.

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Have the end cap sent to Dave Topper. It will come back looking like new. He did my headlight buckets. Look like they just came out of the box.

Got it into an awesome shop here in town, I totally trust them. They worked on my Pantera and I've seen lots of their work. Thanks for the tip though!

Hi Brian.

I sent you a pm.  Check your inbox.

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I bet the auction was taken down because the car was sold.  I've always wanted a 67 Brittany Blue driver.  This car looked like it checked alot of boxes for many people.

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I believe Brett at Cape Cod Mustang has an original Registration Card of Jim"s for the car.

If the car is ever found, it'll see for big bucks......... huge, huge money.

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Mine is located on the rear, drivers side fender.

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I vote "yes" too.  In fact, if I was in the market for a 68, I might need Pete's opinion before I was to make a purchase decision.  I know allot about 68's but it's probably only 10% of what Pete knows.

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I too am looking for 4 steel wheels.  My car was built February 21, 1968.

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Keep up the good work Pete.  The Shelby universe is fortunate to have you in its orbit.

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Well, I guess I could have said "wheres the bottom of the rocker panel??"

 

That's the spirit!!!

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Picture 112 is a little concerning in my view

You're so diplomatic Pete.  Picture 117 shows...... what do you call it...... "a mess" on the underside.

That's what I call it...... a mess.

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