What does it really mean to have a 1 of 1 car?

[RenegadeUnlimited]

Before I begin. I want to make it ultra clear that this in no way an attempt to Troll anybody.

This is a serious question.

I like many others on this Forum are new the the whole Shelby car scene. I like many others have always leaned more into the German and other European Cars scene, for both Track and Daily use cars.

I have never come across any other non Ford car owner that uses this lingo of 1 of 6 of this color or 1 of 1 without a backseat and so forth. Also, having gone to some local car shows and cars and coffee's I sometimes see owners with these gigantic car displays posters that going into the 1 of ..... stuff.

I guess my biggest question, and its a fair and honest question.....Does the 1 of ...... really increase the value of a Ford Mustang? If so, to what extent? and what is the most important 1 of (part of the car) that adds the most value.

I hear they did not make many of the Base GT350R's in Triple Yellow. So, how does this fact help this car value for example.

Also, as the replies come in, keep this conversation civil. Sorry for the ignorance as I'm just an older fella that's not always up on this mellennial/Gen X/Y jargon.

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[jwhite]

I as a owner of a 350 completely agree with you. It's cool to see the chassis number on the dash and such but,,,,,,
Many have posted their displeasure at Ford continuing of the 350 past the 3 years many have thought, and the production #'s of over 5000 units.
To me the car is just a blast to drive, it is still unique with the FPC 5.2. I'm happy with that.
I really can't see a 350 being that more valuable 50 years from now because it being yellow without stripes but a blackout roof,,,, etc. Especially if I'm buying the car 50 years from now and don't like yellow.

 

[jwhite]

^^^^^ I would like to say though maybe the R with #'s much smaller,, 500 per year. Might make more of a difference.

 

[Twin Turbo]

1 of.....

I read plenty if magazine dedicated to the classic muscle cars of the 60s and there does appear to be a pre-occupation with unique or unusual trim combinations. However, for me, there were so many trim combos available back in the day, you could probably quite easily claim your 60s muscle car is one of 10 in Plum Crazy paint with the vinyl roof, 8-track, air-con, rear spoiler and posi-track rear end.......

Does it make it any more valuable? Probably not, but a lot of guys sweat these details and might just make one car more desirable over another, without necessarily increasing its value.

What really adds to a car's value are seriously low production numbers and, ideally, racing provenance. That's why one of 37 '65 GT350Rs is worth the big money now. Or the 1 of 11 (I think) Hemi 'Cuda convertibles.

An S550 GT350 with an usual color/spec is certainly interesting, but I seriously doubt it's worth any more than any other.

Just my 2p

 

[ITLRUN]

This is my Shelby

There are many others like it

But this one is mine

My Shelby is my best friend

It is my life....

:cheers:

Mine for sure is a 1 of 1. I have yet to see another with the exact same dash plaque. HR186. :shrug:

 

[stanglife]

and to truly put this question to bed... Every car brand has enthusiasts watching and interested in rare combinations whenever they can point them out - definitely not exclusive to Mustangs. I had an Audi RS4, which is already very low production - but the trim levels on those cars were almost identical - they came loaded. The only main difference was color and a few were made in some very low-production colors...so that's what the RS4 guys focus on..(not me, I only liked one color and I had it).

Some cars are low-production by nature...Ferrari....

 

[Voodooo]

Rare doesn't equal high value. Just because a car or anything for that matter is 1 of 1 or 1 of 1 million doesn't mean it's collective.

1993 cobra R had 107
1995 cobra R had 250
2000 cobra R had 300
1992 mustang Shelby MK1 had 65 made.

All of the above can be bought today for what the car stickerd for when new. It's value hasn't really went up but I guess it really hasn't went down either.

Ask yourself this.
Let's say in 50+ years someone finds a 2015 GT350R that's completely ragged out and has been beat to death. The metal is all rotten, interior is gutted, the engine and trans are numbers matching but the rest is a POS. 1 of 37.
Now you also find a 2017 GT350 in a barn that's all complete, all original, original paint that's faded and has a few little dings, the interior is complete and smells like mice piss, the engine and trans are number matching, it starts and runs with fresh gas and new battery and fluid changes.
Which would you take?
Honestly I'd take both. Lol.
But in reality the 2017 GT350 would probably bring more at auction if you kept it as you found it and not restored it. The 2015 R would also bring money but with all the rotten metal and missing pieces it's not original anymore. I know this is a example and just my 2 cents.

I have a all original 1956 Ford F100 truck (27000 original miles) that is one of the most desirable years of the fat fenders. Some people say it's the best years period of the F100.
My truck has its original paint, all of its original sheet metal, interior, engine,trans, drivetrain, bed wood, rear door mirrors, original glass etc.
What is not original are the tires, hub caps, hoses, muffler, brake lines and wheel cylinders and fuel pump I just replaced last summer. I still kept the original fuel pump that I'll reinstall once I get a oem / nos rebuild kit. My truck was appraised for $37,500.00 can I sell it for that? Who knows because to me it's only worth what someone is willing to give you for it and what the seller is willing to accept.

 

[GT_Dave]

The 1 of . . . story is mostly collector propaganda to artificially raise the interest in a car or the value of a car. There are circumstances where that information would be legitimate, but that is usually obvious from the model car in question.

 

[Bosshog]

Rare doesn't equal high value. Just because a car or anything for that matter is 1 of 1 or 1 of 1 million doesn't mean it's collective.

1993 cobra R had 107
1995 cobra R had 250
2000 cobra R had 300
1992 mustang Shelby MK1 had 65 made.

All of the above can be bought today for what the car stickerd for when new. It's value hasn't really went up but I guess it really hasn't went down either.

Ask yourself this.
Let's say in 50+ years someone finds a 2015 GT350R that's completely ragged out and has been beat to death. The metal is all rotten, interior is gutted, the engine and trans are numbers matching but the rest is a POS. 1 of 37.
Now you also find a 2017 GT350 in a barn that's all complete, all original, original paint that's faded and has a few little dings, the interior is complete and smells like mice piss, the engine and trans are number matching, it starts and runs with fresh gas and new battery and fluid changes.
Which would you take?
Honestly I'd take both. Lol.
But in reality the 2017 GT350 would probably bring more at auction if you kept it as you found it and not restored it. The 2015 R would also bring money but with all the rotten metal and missing pieces it's not original anymore. I know this is a example and just my 2 cents.

I have a all original 1956 Ford F100 truck (27000 original miles) that is one of the most desirable years of the fat fenders. Some people say it's the best years period of the F100.
My truck has its original paint, all of its original sheet metal, interior, engine,trans, drivetrain, bed wood, rear door mirrors, original glass etc.
What is not original are the tires, hub caps, hoses, muffler, brake lines and wheel cylinders and fuel pump I just replaced last summer. I still kept the original fuel pump that I'll reinstall once I get a oem / nos rebuild kit. My truck was appraised for $37,500.00 can I sell it for that? Who knows because to me it's only worth what someone is willing to give you for it and what the seller is willing to accept.

Find me a 93' Cobra R for sticker and I'll buy all of them. Those cars on the bottom end are $60 - $65K, on the high end six figures. . . and selling.

 

[ARS1]

I'm sure there have been many GT350's change hands already to people that just have to have a 1 of ? car. There will be very few in 50 years that haven't changed hands a dozen times, been in at least 1 wreck, didn't need an engine before 5k miles and so on. So I'm sure in 50 years a '15 R unmolested will be worth a pretty penny just because there simply won't be many around in 50 years! They don't make em like they use to and there's a lot of stuff to go wrong on these cars in 50 years. Not just an Distributor, plugs and wires anymore!!! The production numbers for say a '15 R have more then likely already been affected. We don't hear about all the crashed ones and I'd about put money on it that there's at least 1 or 2 that have already gone to GT350 heaven...

 

[Voodooo]

Find me a 93' Cobra R for sticker and I'll buy all of them. Those cars on the bottom end are $60 - $65K, on the high end six figures. . . and selling.

I know. Sorry. But the 1995/1999 you can.

 

[Bosshog]

I'm sure there have been many GT350's change hands already to people that just have to have a 1 of ? car. There will be very few in 50 years that haven't changed hands a dozen times, been in at least 1 wreck, didn't need an engine before 5k miles and so on. So I'm sure in 50 years a '15 R unmolested will be worth a pretty penny just because there simply won't be many around in 50 years! They don't make em like they use to and there's a lot of stuff to go wrong on these cars in 50 years. Not just an Distributor, plugs and wires anymore!!! The production numbers for say a '15 R have more then likely already been affected. We don't hear about all the crashed ones and I'd about put money on it that there's at least 1 or 2 that have already gone to GT350 heaven...

I think a 15' R if for sale today would be $160 - $250K with under 1K miles. Reason being, there is a higher clientele for these cars. . they won't be driven so they are/were destined for a collection from the get go. In 2 years when the contract ends - who knows, maybe less depending on the economy and what Ford also introduces. Bucket list for shizel!!

 

[Next Phase]

Vipers are big on the 1 of 1 program for '16 and '17. Essentially, the vehicle is unique and there is not another vehicle with the same options. (They ensure this in the order process). I think it's pretty cool....but I'm not a collector so it doesn't add any real value to me.

I am interested to know how many other 2016 GT350 R's are optioned like mine...

 

[ARS1]

I think a 15' R if for sale today would be $160 - $250K with under 1K miles. Reason being, there is a higher clientele for these cars. . they won't be driven so they are/were destined for a collection from the get go. In 2 years when the contract ends - who knows, maybe less depending on the economy and what Ford also introduces. Bucket list for shizel!!

Might be right. There's a '17R on ebay right now at no reserve and it's already over $100k :shrug:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/2017-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350-R-/152311171540?nav=SEARCH

 

[FPCV8YO]

Might be right. There's a '17R on ebay right now at no reserve and it's already over $100k :shrug:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/2017-Ford-Mustang-Shelby-GT350-R-/152311171540?nav=SEARCH

But, buying from Mustang Manny is certainly worth an additional premium above and beyond the standard ADM.

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