Alloycars:
I've been following this thread from the beginning, and it appears you and your 'team' have made classic mistakes with regard to building and protecting your 'brand'. As I'm sure you understand, it's much easier to destroy a reputation than it is to build one. Regardless, it seems by your most recent posts that you've seen the light and are prepared to start fresh.
As your 550 seems to indicate your shop is quite capable of very good products, I'm sure there are many on CC who may be interested in what you have to offer in the Cobra world. That certainly seems supported by the relatively short time frame in which this thread has grown! Having said that, and has others have stated, nobody is about to open their wallets unless they know and trust who it is they're dealing with. I certainly have an interest in the topic of culture and reputation, and a good starting point for you and your new sales manager / representative might be something like this article:
How to Build (or Rebuild) Trust
You're welcome.