Good thread.
Was at a local car show recently. There were a few Cobras there but one stood out and I was having trouble figuring out why I liked it so much. Where many of the Cobras were very pretty and shiny, this car had a lot of visible wear to it. It wasn't until now that I realized how the wear conveyed a sense of purpose and activity. Reminds me of the subtle way a well worn leather pistol holster hints at lethality. This car was no trailer queen and it meant business. Of course I can't help but love perfectly painted and polished cars but a weathered campaigner is pretty frikkin compelling.
I don't have my Cobra yet but with any luck I will soon and this thread has caused me adjust my thoughts on paint and such.
