A pilgrimage to see two original Cobras...

[ICBomber90]

Guys,

July 31, 2010 was a perfect day in Upstate NY, no threat of rain, low humidity, and I was able to plan a run out to see Jim Taylor's Auto Collection. Jim is a very successful man and as unpretentious and gracious as they come. He also happens to own some of the coolest cars on the planet! I've been keeping track of local Cobra owners, so I got the word out and had a group of 25 show up. And we were in for a real treat!



Our "Cobras"



His Cobras

CSX2171 Slab Side with all the patina left from racing and sitting in a barn for 13 years. Had a full mechanical restoration but all the dirt and grime was left behind for us to enjoy!

CSX3299 Unmolested 427 Street Cobra, only 6000 some miles, was repainted before the owner purchased 6 years earlier but everything else as delivered in 1967 with original brake pads.

I met Jim at the SVT Cobra All Ford Show at the Saratoga Auto Museum on July 3rd when he drove his '63 289 Cobra to the show, later his '67 427 street rolled in. He is not afraid to actually drive his cars.



I got to "drive" a real one! Felt right at home, not that much difference, other than 350K in value.



His D-Type, he happens to "like" Jaguars....A lot!


Here's a link to the rest of my photos:

http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o...ction/?start=0

Link to photos from the July 3rd show:

http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o...ow%207-3-2010/


Enjoy!

Pat