There were only 1500 +/- Shelby Daks made. So there aren't many of use with
first hand knowledge of them. I was the second owner of #33 (white) . I
sold it in late 97 when i purchased my 98 Sport. For further info you might
try the Shelby Dodge Auto Club.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: dwmagnum <dwmagnum@interlynx.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2001 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: DML: SHELBY DAKOTA??? - Tony C
>HI TONY - I checked out the one on E-bay as well. Nice but not cool. You
>just don't mess with a classic. THANKS for your time and input. I'm
>surprised that I only got 2 responses to this question, Thanks again!
>DW
>
>TonyC wrote:
>>
>> Just offering my 2 cents worth of advice. As with anything COLLECTIBLE,
>> there may be quite a bit of difference in value once it starts deviating
>> from original factort as built specs. I saw one recently (advertised on
>> EBay), that happened to be local. Nice truck, BUT it had the wrong
bumper,
>> wrong rims, NOS, a 360, headers.... It was a BEAUTIFUL truck, nicely
>> maintained, but as for collectible value certainly not worth the 10K
asking
>> price. I would have offered 7K no problem due to low mileage, and the
"Toy
>> factor", but I already have several of toys, and was looking at the
>> potential as a collectible.
>>
>> TonyC
>> Currently:
>> 2K Dak R/T R/C IB
>> 98 Dak Sport R/C Blk 5.2 5spd 3.92 (awaiting parts to complete a 408)
>> 98 Avenger 2.5 6cyl Auto Persimmon
>> 67 Satellite Conv 383 4bbl 4spd 3.23
>> 67 Baracuda Notchback 273 Auto Gold
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dwmagnum <dwmagnum@interlynx.net>
>> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> Date: Friday, October 26, 2001 8:44 PM
>> Subject: Re: DML: SHELBY DAKOTA???
>>
>> >TONY, I have known this truck since the day it was picked up from the
>> >dealer. One of my best friends owns it. Everything is original. No mods.
>> >No abuse. No drag races. When I said original and mint, I meant it.
>> >NICE, NICE, NICE. THANKS DW
>> >
>> >TonyC wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I would second that valuation, maybe a little on the lower side due to
>> the
>> >> mileage. If you can, take some pictures. I've had on ein the past, I
>> can
>> >> let you know of any non-original parts, which would lower its value as
a
>> >> collectible. Also, get the number off the Dash Plaque. Pop the hood,
>> there
>> >> is a engine serial number plate on the radiator cowl. Verify it to
the
>> >> serial number on the engine itself too.
>> >> TonyC
>> >>
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: hemi@charter.net <hemi@charter.net>
>> >> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>> >> Date: Friday, October 26, 2001 8:31 AM
>> >> Subject: Re: DML: SHELBY DAKOTA???
>> >>
>> >> >On Fri, 26 Oct 2001 00:45:44 -0400
>> >> > dwmagnum <dwmagnum@interlynx.net> wrote:
>> >> >> 89 Shelby Dakota, white, one owner, 120k, original paint,
>> >> >> mint
>> >> >> condition. WHAT IS IT WORTH??? THANKS! DW
>> >> >
>> >> >If it truly is Mint ( a term used loosely by some) I would
>> >> >say somewhere between $6000-$7500.
>> >> >
>> >> >Jack 3
>> >> >
>> >> >@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
>> >> >W Jack Hilton III
>> >> >Dakota R/T Club Division 2 Rep.
>> >> >www.DakotaRT.com
>> >> >www.CyberMopar.com
>> >> >www.Hella.com
>> >> >@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
>> >> >
>> >
>
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