Classic Car values can be really fickle. Just look at the trends and speculations at the Barrett-Jackson auctions on TV. Big block Camaros and Hemi 'Cuda's, and Superbirds going for six figures.
The GT-500-E cars are definately affecting the "67 Shelby GT-500 values, too. All it takes is something to "legitamatize" a car (like it being in a movie, or a cult following, or some speculation), and overnight, the values take off.
I'll always say that the GT/CS values will be in the shadows of the '68 Shelby, but if they do an '06 or '07, along with the Shelbys, why not increase the values of the originals? How many Saleens, Roush, etc., limited editions are there out there?? Besides--with the HUGE response (few GTs available) to the '05, I think it will be like 1965 all over again--for many years to come.
This is changing quickly. I think "we" as a group should preserve the marque, and proudly get ready for something bigger than we ever imagined.
Thanks for the advice and information regarding the legal side of my book. Today was an up-and-down-then-up day about this. The book is back on track...I think you all will like it when it's ready.
I really do think we, as a group, and with Jon's terrific website here, have outdone ourselves. I really think that our marque of classic Mustang has the best, and most friendly and informed following (but then again... I'm bias, of course) :
Paul N.