USV8PWR, Well I hope you are right in your speculation about these cars, btw what are the specs on your car? Color, mileage, etc. Is yours driven or mostly a garage queen? I was just curious...
OKAY...I've commented on enough threads regarding the future values of 2013/2014 Shelby GT500's already,
USV8PWR, Well I hope you are right in your speculation about these cars, btw what are the specs on your car? Color, mileage, etc. Is yours driven or mostly a garage queen? I was just curious...
However, whether it be performance or not there needs to be a uniqueness factor. Something different about the 2013/2014 cars that will make them desirable and buyers willing to pay a premium.[/COLOR][/FONT][/COLOR]
The uniqueness factor may be something that you have mentioned, it may be another factor or they may never have that uniqueness factor. There is no way of knowing. The factor may even be an antisocial aspect to the car - especially if tree huggers get their way in the future.
The last muscle car era died slowly. That generation's muscle cars were killed off by a combination of fuel costs, insurance costs and Ralph Nader. No one knew at the time that the muscle car was dying. It dies slowly, but when it did, the values of 60s and early 70s muscle cars plummeted. Now the collectability seems to be from people reliving the past. Ironically, I was considering a 60s Mustang when I decided on a 2014.
It took years for the prices of 60s muscle cars to rebound and for them to become collectible. Massively collectible in the case of the 60s Shelbys.Anyway, it is a long way of saying who knows? You make some good points which may or may not lead to a future increase in value. My personal hunch (and that is all that it is) is that there may be some upside potential but I think anyone buying for that reason could get a better return with a lot less risk investing elsewhere.
just to wonder, only 7 other 2013 cars exist in my color combo. of the 7, 3 are exports. of the 8 total, mine is the only one optioned thhe way mine is. for 2014, only 6 cars exist colored like mine. of the 6, 4 are exports. for the 14 total cars for 2013 and 2014, mine is the only one optioned my way. add to that, i have 275 assembly line photos of the car and motor being produced. i also have every single build sheet, and motor sheet, as well as a set of back ups printed by ford. will somebody pay extra for this rare combo, and prob the most documented shelby to date? who knows. i wouldnt, but you never know, right?
I do not understand how any one can compare the Shelby GT500 in the same class as the Corvetes or the Dodge Viper.
These cars are in a totally different class not with the Mustang/Shelby GT500.
It has been this way since they have been produced way back in the 60's.
The mustang belongs with the Cameros & not being compared with Corvetes & Vipers.
Just my opnion being a old timer from the 60's.
You have great enthusiasm!
I have no idea if the car will appreciate. I do think it will be a "Top 10" Mustang for a very long time. I do enjoy the larger size of this car over my 95 and that was one of the reasons I went for this car over a new, smaller version for 2015. The overall body lines also remind me of my 69 Mach I 428 CJ as well.
Tom
just to wonder, only 7 other 2013 cars exist in my color combo. of the 7, 3 are exports. of the 8 total, mine is the only one optioned thhe way mine is. for 2014, only 6 cars exist colored like mine. of the 6, 4 are exports. for the 14 total cars for 2013 and 2014, mine is the only one optioned my way. add to that, i have 275 assembly line photos of the car and motor being produced. i also have every single build sheet, and motor sheet, as well as a set of back ups printed by ford. will somebody pay extra for this rare combo, and prob the most documented shelby to date? who knows. i wouldnt, but you never know, right?
I understand what you are saying.
But the mustang does not belong in the same class as the Corvetes & the Vipers.
These cars are considered super cars.
They belong with the Ford Gt,Ferrari,Lamborghini,Porsche,Ect.
The Mustang is not in their Class & never will be.
How can you compare a mustang to a supercar.
You mentioned the fact that these were the last cars that Carroll had a hand in---since cars are worked on for years before production he may have had some say in the 2015 too. Not sure how much value his life vs car year will make.
Remember these are mass produced cars-not to down play the cool factor of these cars, just that unlike the early cars where they were limited in production and tied very heavily to their racing brothers these cars are built in the same place as the other Fords. I think the value depends on how well the newer models are accepted and again how many are produced. Just my thoughts, who knows, I could be way off base. If it were that easy I would be rich from the right investments.
What I find most appealing about the '13/'14 car is this:
If you buy the car, enjoy driving it, and find out down the road it's worth double what you paid...you win.
If you buy the car, enjoy driving it, and find out down the road it's now only worth $5...you win.
If you buy the car, put 5 miles on it driving it home from the dealership and park it until you sell it for triple what you paid for it...you lose.
Anything in addition enjoying the hell out of driving the car is just a a bonus. Icing on the cake. :beer:
A car is always worth what someone will pay for it. That said, color, options, etc...won't make your car one of one or more rare. If you drill down deep enough you can find lots of higher production cars that are one of one; does that make them rare???