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Originally Posted by Dwight
I would like to offer my sincere apology to all my Cobra brothers in Australia and other places where Ford motors are not easily obtained.
My crude and sarcastic comment was for those in the U.S. that can easily buy a Ford motor.
I'm a die hard Ford guy. I like Ford motors in Ford cars and hot rod like a '32 - '34. But most are Chevy motors.
My '34 Ford would have a Ford motor. 
My '63 Vette would have a small Chevy motor.
My '67 Vette would have a 427 Chevy.
Dwight |
Hey Dwight, don't sweat it buddy! We're all hard backed, thick skinned fellas and the barbs taken and thrown are without serious anger or malice.
I have a thing about die-hard loyalty to brands of all kinds, but with the Cobra, I do get where its coming from. The Cobra is a milestone car for Ford enthusiasts - it took the fight to the Grand Sport Corvettes and the European sports/racing cars of the day and became one of the most iconic performance cars of all time. That is a huge feather in a Ford fan's cap.
To replica folks who love the Cobra but are not afflicted with die hard brand loyalty to Ford's marketing execs and bean counters, the Cobra is a mix of John Tojeiro design, AC heritage and Shelby entrepreneurship (in varying and debatable degrees of importance). The engine, like other components were sourced openly and the actual brand just doesn't matter.
I think both sides can see the other's point of view, but reactions will be forthcoming from strongly opinionated and judgemental statements.
Its all good, entertaining discussion though.