4pipes: Since you admit to knowing nothing, you'll fit right in here
. Actually, this is a great forum and some of these folks know a lot about Cobras. I hope you aren't in a hurry; take your time before rushing out and making a mistake. The Saturday morning breakfast in Dublin is a great way to get to know some of the guys and see some interesting machinery close up. The first Saturday in the month in Mt. View is also good if that location suits you.
Do check out the Cobra Country site so you can see a number of machines of various sizes, shapes and colors. While some of us like our replicas to be close to the originals, some people have other ideas. Different strokes, etc. While you are on that site I strongly suggest you order "The Complete Guide to Cobra Replicas (All-New Fourth Edition)" by Curt Scott. It will give you a lot of information on the good, bad and ugly of the replica world. When you get the time, check out some of the posts here: often informational, if not amusing.
Rich