[A Snake]

Like Jamo, my car made enough noise to intimidate even the less faint hearted. Occasionally I got somebody wanting a closer look who got a bit too close, but mostly I just got thumbs up.

Did have one interesting experience with a Viper on the street. I had Just left the Concours here in Forest Grove, headed for home a couple miles away when a guy and his girl friend in a red Viper came alongside at a light. I just looked at him and turned back to my driving. He on the other hand decided to put on a show and nearly sideswiped me as he fishtailed the car.

That was enough to provoke me and I let him have it. In a hundred feet, I was four car lengths in front and the next thing I saw was the viper sheepishly going around a corner to avoid any further embarrassment. No real speed involved, just quickness.

I never did get any tickets in the car and only that one little demonstration. Any street race is dangerous. It's just a lot more so in a Cobra. Best just to smile wickedly and avoid it.

Al