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Originally Posted by mac88chp
It's obvious that the mainstream collectors that have dabbled here with this pair just don't "get it."
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Mike I agree with everything except the portraying of the previous owners of these cars as "mainstream collectors". In the case of the 800mile car it was safely stored from new with an actual collector along with his two 2000 Cobra R cars, and several other collectible mustangs, including a 66 Shelby GT 350 he bought brand new. He also sold his 65 GT350 "R" car for 225k a couple of years ago. He tried to sell me the 800 mile SSP car numerous times but I was just never ready to part with his asking price of 20k. He always said he hoped the car would go to an enthusiast that would appreciate the car as he had.
Unfortunatly this car, along with the 7k mile car have both been subjected to being flipped back and forth amongst individuals simply trying to gouge the next guy in line. None of them are true collectors, as "collectors" don't buy and sell EVERY car they own within 6 months of buying it. There are several members here I would consider "collectors" but I wouldn't dare lump any of the owners of these two "never in service cars" with that same group.
I am not trying to say that myself or anyone else is offended by your characterization of these owners, just throwing it out there as my perspective on the lunacy that has continually surrounded these cars.