Carroll Shelby autographed card $$$$

[p0intNsh00t]

Hey all
I found this forum while doing a search for SVO Mustang parts. I found it interesting so I thought I would register as I have a question I was hoping someone could answer.
In the early 90's there was a company that went by the name of COLLECT-A-CARD, They released a series of cards called MUSTANG CARDS. I think the regular set contained 100 card and the subset contained 9 cards
I have a card from the subset that has a picture of Carroll standing among 3, AC Cobras with the # 97, 96, 98 on them, across the hood of the 3 cars bears his signature. There is also a Cobra Snake in the upper left corner. The snake is embossed and looks to be made of 24k Gold Leaf, The back side of the card gives information about how Carroll got started in racing. It also says in the upper left corner 2-9 and on the right corner it reads 429(in ink) of 2500

I was wondering if someone could tell me the value of this item? As I said earlier. I got this in the early 90's then it was listed in a in a sport card price guide as being valued @ $500.00 plus.
I put the card in a screw type plastic card holder and tucked it away in a dark place. Recently I ran across it again as I was going through some keep sake stuff, it made me curious as to it's current value. So i thought this would be a good place to ask as I have done several searches but found nothing about it.

For those interested here is a link to a picture hosting site where I have placed a few pictures of it. http://p0intnsh00t.smugmug.com/galle...68437355_M5L23

Thanks
P0intNsh00t

[shelby6t5]

First of all, Welcome!
I doubt the $500.00 claim, but one never knows.
The info you have is correct, as far as I know - I have the complete set, and bonus cards. When I get back from vacation I will take a look @ the info I have @ home - I think I may have an uncut sheet of cards as well, but that may be anther product line.

Mike

[tesgt350]

Hello and welcome to the Site. The Value of the Card is basicly what someone is willing to Pay. I know the Card is a Collectible and is worth a pretty penny. All I can say is Keep an eye on Ebay and see what people are bidding on them.

David.

[Brian K. Green]

I've got 5 sets of these.

[OVERRIDE]

Carroll has been autographing items for years now . So that will bring the price down. If was hard to get his autograph then mybe $500.

[p0intNsh00t]

Originally Posted by Brian K. Green

I've got 5 sets of these.

I have several set's of these cards myself. I put this stuff away years ago. I didn't want to get the cards out to check the co name and stuff so I listed as "I THOUGHT" As for the price of the card. I know it was listed as $500 + then. I noticed most have down played the card and said it is probably valued @ less. I also noticed the cards you have in the picture is Silver and not GOLD!

I guess I will hold on to it for a little bit longer as I did get a email from another member who had the following to say....

PointnShoot
What you have is very rare!!
These cards were a subset of 9 cards. There were sets that had the Silver snake in the upper left corner(unsigned or autographed) from the factory. (much more common than a signed Gold set)
Also some sets with the Gold Snake in the upper left corner.
If memory serves me correctly Carroll Shelby autographed 2500 Gold cards to be Randomly inserted in the original factory packaging. These would be the only gold cards.
Yes, what you have is a very rare and valuable card.


Again the GOLD card #429 of 2500 is rare and valuable. I personally wouldn't part with it, but I don't think $500 to $1000 is out of line. There are some pretty serious collectors out in the E-Bay world.

I have 3 or 4 of the Silver sets but not autographed.Some day hope to find an Autographed Gold Card. Very Cool

Hope this helps.
Avid Shelby Fan and Collector

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[Brian K. Green]

I have been collecting Shelby memoribilia for about 20+ years now. I only have 2 of the Gold Snake autographed cards. They are very hard to find. I personally had Carroll autograph my complete sets of Silver snake cards. Here is a pic of my 2 Gold cards.......