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Originally Posted by AL427SBF
Evan, as I said imo, time will tell. Let's see how the 50th anniversary 427 does, it being the most popular cobra that should be a good indicator of where the market is headed in this niche hobby. Not apples and oranges, more like Macintosh versus Red delicious. These are sports cars and all have a rich history in racing - just pick the years you want to brag about. Anyone with $260K to burn on a cobra will also be looking at other vehicles in that price range and performance category, to think otherwise would be naive. We've already seen it here with new-comer Q&A on less costly replicas and who decide in favor of a viper or vette.
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Regardless of how you describe the difference, apples/oranges or McIntosh/Red Delicious (I prefer Granny Smiths myself
) their differences are substantial. Slick, modern and sophisticated vs. primitive hammer and anvil. You almost have to have grudge against yourself to opt for a Cobra compared to the others based on it's brashness, rudeness and lack of comfort and lack of safety etc...but for guys that truly love Cobras they wouldn't have it any other way. Perhaps its a sickness. They are a rare breed and few in number. the Cobra is a car you get personal with in that it requires constant codling and tinkering and attention. You get your hands dirty on it and sometimes you even leave skin and blood on it with bruised knuckles. It becomes a part of you and you even get to know it and understand it. Try that with the others.
I have tossed around the idea of selling my Shelby a number of times to buy a GT3RS or another FGT but I just can't bring myself to let it go. Why? I just love Cobras, their performance, their timeless shape, lack of sophistication, their nasty demeanor and their history and back story. Plus CSX 4206 is part of me and has been part of my life for nearly 15 years now. There is a lot of me in that Cobra.
Shelby and the Cobra has a lock on probably the most famous of all American automotive racing success stories and part of American pride for me. Its an American automotive legend and icon and always will be.
For the guys like me and for those who have the money they will always be willing to pony up for a Shelby. Granted they are far and few between but they are out there and will always be willing to pay for the right car.