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Post By SunDude
02-12-2013, 10:29 AM
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Shopping for a Cobra
I am in the market for a a Cobra Replica. Any advise or suggestions about this purchase would be greatly appreciated. I have been a fan of this car for years and its time to fullfill my dream.
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02-12-2013, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Charlottesville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Coombe, Shelby Block 496
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Pm sent
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02-12-2013, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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Idaho,
Welcome.
1. What do you want to do with it (e.g., weekend cruising, car shows, track days, drag racing, etc.)?
2. Do you want a ready-to-drive car, or one that needs to be assembled/finished?
3. Can/will you do your own maintenance?
4. What is most important to you, price, authenticity, resale value, street performance, track performance, dual roll bars, color, etc.?
5. How much previous experience do you have driving high performance cars?
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
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02-12-2013, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Nampa,
ID
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
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Hi Idaho! If you are in Idaho contact Wayne at Gear 6 Performance in Boise. He is a Superformance dealer but will give you honest opinions on all makes. He can also refer you to owners of most of the major brands that are Idaho cars for you to look at and ask questions.
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02-12-2013, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: York Co. Maine USA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 S/C W/Holmon Moody Original Nascar build #508 Iron Block/heads (C5AE-H) Bal/Blu 427 Sideoiler; 780 Holley Dbl. Pump; 4 Speed Top Loader; AP Racing Bks; IRS; 15" Trigo pins
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There are some very nice ERA's in the for sale section of this site right now. Hard to go wrong with a ERA! Most are factory rollers; some are factory built! 
WELCOME TO THE ADDICTION! THERE IS NO CURE!!
Last edited by Silversmith; 02-12-2013 at 06:39 PM..
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02-12-2013, 11:13 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham - KMP493
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I gather from your name that you're in Idaho? If so, Kirkham Motorsports open house is this weekend in Provo, Utah. Great opportunity to see a great replica from all angles and, pending decent weather, go for a ride.
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02-13-2013, 04:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Idaho,
Welcome.
1. What do you want to do with it (e.g., weekend cruising, car shows, track days, drag racing, etc.)?
2. Do you want a ready-to-drive car, or one that needs to be assembled/finished?
3. Can/will you do your own maintenance?
4. What is most important to you, price, authenticity, resale value, street performance, track performance, dual roll bars, color, etc.?
5. How much previous experience do you have driving high performance cars?
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Tommy,
Thank you for the quick reponce. The answers tomyour questions are:
1. Weekend car
2. Ready to drive
3. Own maintenance
4. Street performance
5. No experiance, but a fast study
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02-13-2013, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ottawa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 2002 Superformance w/392 stroker
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There are many great Cobra replicas out there, but be sure to give Superformance a close look. I've never regretted my choice to buy one.
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and anyone who drives slower is an Idiot." - George Carlin
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02-13-2013, 07:39 PM
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Location: Dadeville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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Idaho,
Based on your answers, most of the well known marques can fill your bill. But know that the overall quality of some (e.g., Factory Five) is largely determined by the builder, while others (e.g., Superformance) are mostly factory built and of more consistently high quality. Your best value will be to buy a used car that suits your taste and budget. But be sure and have someone who knows hotrod type cars inspect it. Most conventional mechanics are not trained to evaluate Cobra replicas. .... Lastly, I give you the same advice I give every Cobra newby. These are replicas of 1960 era race cars and don't behave like standard cars. They will kill you in an instant if you overestimate your own skills. Plan now to spend some time and money getting to know your own and your car's limits in a safe environment. A high performance driving course and/or SCCA autocross is a great way to learn. Good luck.
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Cheetah tribute completed 2021 (TommysCars.Weebly.com)
Previously owned EM Cobra
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's Razor
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02-14-2013, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Florence,
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Cobra Make, Engine: RCR GT 40 & 1966 Fairlane 390 5 speed
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We have a Shell Valley, red with a 408 motor for $29,000 and a Unique, dark green with a 427 s.o. 620 hp for sale for $52,000 in our group.
Located in North Alabama
Dwight
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02-14-2013, 08:10 AM
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Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Maker
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Lots of good cars to chouse from here also check out Cobra country do lots of research look at the car in person and take a friend that has experience with cars. This is a good place to make those kinds of friends.
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02-14-2013, 11:00 AM
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Thks to all for some great advice. My hunt has started.
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02-14-2013, 02:11 PM
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Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tommy
Idaho,
Based on your answers, most of the well known marques can fill your bill. But know that the overall quality of some (e.g., Factory Five) is largely determined by the builder, while others (e.g., Superformance) are mostly factory built and of more consistently high quality. Your best value will be to buy a used car that suits your taste and budget. But be sure and have someone who knows hotrod type cars inspect it. Most conventional mechanics are not trained to evaluate Cobra replicas. .... Lastly, I give you the same advice I give every Cobra newby. These are replicas of 1960 era race cars and don't behave like standard cars. They will kill you in an instant if you overestimate your own skills. Plan now to spend some time and money getting to know your own and your car's limits in a safe environment. A high performance driving course and/or SCCA autocross is a great way to learn. Good luck.
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What Tommy said 2X!! These cars are to be taken seriously and WILL hurt you! Lots of guys from back in the the day that were driving the Chevelles, Novas or Mustangs have always dreamed of having a Cobra. Then, they finally get one and try to drive it like their old "memory car". Big mistake.
Crawl first, then learn to walk, then maybe run. My two cents...
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02-14-2013, 02:27 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Cobra Maker
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Driving School is Mandatory. Such as Hooked on Driving.com or Bonderant
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02-14-2013, 04:13 PM
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Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Idaho
I am in the market for a a Cobra Replica. Any advise or suggestions about this purchase would be greatly appreciated. I have been a fan of this car for years and its time to fullfill my dream.
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Ok, I'll throw my cars hat in the ring (so to speak) 
Exceptionally built ERA 289 FIA
Bill S.
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02-14-2013, 04:33 PM
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Location: Crystal River,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FF 3601 392ci Kaase heads, dual quads
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Here is a link to an ad. One of the nicest Cobra's you will find !!!
AC Cobra
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