Haven't had a sports car since the big D 19 years ago, and always wanted a Cobra, ever since my dad talked my out of an original 427 in the early 70's for the astronomical sum of $3500.. Yeppurr, that's two zero's instead of five.
So finally jumped in the deep end and bought one. Not sure what I bought, think that I will be OK, but need some help from the knowledge base here. This car has been thru a number of owners, no build book, no history, and the previous owner was unable to ascertain the manufacturer, so thought that you all could help.
Notice the strange roll bar bracing. Looked at pics of literally hundreds of replicas for sale over the past months, and don't remember ever seeing one just like this.
I don't have the car in my hot little hands as of yet, but should by the end of the week, when I can provide additional pics and more information, but thought that what I have may be enough for some one out there to tell what it is that I have gotten myself into.......
I did not get the top, frame, side curtains, or tonneau, so have been starting to look and noticed that this car has three ferrules for the side curtains instead of the usual two. Is this an indication of the maker?
Also, the seller tells me that the wheelbase is 92 inches and the year of manufacture is 1997
Thought that a couple of views of the front of the engine bay might help determine the source also:
Not sure whose steering wheel that is, but I just gotta have a wood one. If somebody can id the wheel and give me an idea of disassembly proceedures, I would appreciate that. Would trade for wooden one if anybody is so inclined. Also, that shift lever has got to go. Will need a short stubby one if anyone has one laying around. Or a source. Tranny is a Tremec 5 speed.
Also looking for advice on an insurance carrier. My agent, bless his heart, severly underquoted the premium before I plunked down the cash for the car, and came back with a bill 5, yes 5 times his quote. I now consider this a temporary policy.
Thanx in advance for all the help that I know I will get
Took plunge, grabbed bull, mortgaged retirement........
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