Dollar for dollar nothing can compete with a Cobra

[buddyg]

So for the amount of money I spent on buying my Cobra there is nothing else that would fit the bill.

I wanted something that would turn heads and this thing gets more attention than a Lamborghini or Ferrari. From young to old, everyone loves this car. You can't go anywhere without people wanting to talk to you about the car.

I wanted something I could take to car shows like the Woodward Dream Cruise and Metro Cruise. This car shines in those events.

I wanted something fast, fun and exhilarating. Check, check and check. Nothing like the side pipes singing in your ears at full throttle!

I wanted something I could take to the road course a couple times a year and the drag strip once or twice a year. Cobra is perfect for both uses.

It's a convertible which is a bonus.

There is just nothing for the money that has all these things like the Cobra!

I'm so glad to be back in the family!

[dallas_]

I don't think you'll get much argument around here!

[SunDude]

The only thing I don't understand is why you ever went without...

[fordracing65]

I would rather have a Ferrari ,but cant afford one, a good one that is... Lambo cant afford that either...

[buddyg]

Exactly for 50 to 60 you get a crap Ferrari and expensive repair bills!

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by buddyg

Exactly for 50 to 60 you get a crap Ferrari and expensive repair bills!

That's why I said a good one, lol, for 30 million you can get a real good one, no Cobra comes close in price...

[Silversmith]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

That's why I said a good one, lol, for 30 million you can get a real good one, no Cobra comes close in price...

Didn't a Daytona go for 20+mil a few years back? Anyway; providing I had the means. I would rather have a almost complete collection of COBRA'S 260 & 289 Slabsides, 289FIA, 427 Street 427 S/C/, Daytona, GT-40 etc. Than any Prissy Dancing Pony ever made. While some of the all Euro cars are cute. I'll take American built any time! For Guts, Glory & Ultimate Power! AMERICA IS THE BEAUTIFUL!

Let a Fool & their pennys, soon be parted!

[mdross1]

Except for a stable full of these amazing machines agree with you Silversmith, I would always feel guilty with them sitting too much. What made me crave for a car like these was the first time a hot rodding friend of mine stuck a 500ci Cadillac engine in a street rod and watching him trying to launch it was so much fun. You talk about smoke show!! Anyway started thinking what it would be like to have the monster power in a light car and be able to plant it.

The first magazine that wrote a story about the 427 Cobra back in the 60's and it's ability to go 0-100-0 in the 12 second range changed my life forever. I too love everything about these little terrors,oh, another exception I am a belly exhaust kind of guy.

[Sideways]

So for the amount of money I spent on buying my Cobra there is nothing else that would fit the bill.
It's a convertible which is a bonus.
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I agree 100 percent, but if you were to ask my wife what she thought of the Cobra it wouldn't be pretty.
It all starts with "There is no hardtop and it messes up my hair."
Then it's either too hot or too cold in the cab to go anywhere.
Then it's too noisy.
I think she's just pissed because she got a snake bite on one of our first car show events and just maybe the Cobra had sensed her negativity.
In making an HONEST effort to make her happy I offered to get a GT-40 with A/C but that didn't go very far.
So the bottom line for some of us, "it's just me and the Cobra and no complaints"!

[Bartruff1]

There is nothing approaching bang for the buck like a Corvette .

Cars like Corvettes and Porches are true world class GT cars that can cover many hundreds of miles a day in complete comfort in any weather. A Porsche is especially capable with all wheel drive. A new base Corvette or a Porsche Cayman could be bought for around 60k. of course a 911 or a ZO6 would be more expensive.

They create terrific down force and are stable at ultra high speeds and provide the latest safety technology to reduce risk and increase survivability in case of a accident.

A Cobra is a lot of fun.....but has a very limited use....more like a Harley.

Just my opinion of course.

[fordracing65]

Originally Posted by Bartruff1

There is nothing approaching bang for the buck like a Corvette .

Cars like Corvettes and Porches are true world class GT cars that can cover many hundreds of miles a day in complete comfort in any weather. A Porsche is especially capable with all wheel drive. A new base Corvette or a Porsche Cayman could be bought for around 60k. of course a 911 or a ZO6 would be more expensive.

They create terrific down force and are stable at ultra high speeds and provide the latest safety technology to reduce risk and increase survivability in case of a accident.

A Cobra is a lot of fun.....but has a very limited use....more like a Harley.

Just my opinion of course.

I agree, a Porsche 911 twin turbo is a driving machine, tons of hp tons of tq tons of grip and as long as you change the oil the car will not break, I need one, can't afford the insurance every month... It even comes in a convertible if you want, I want...

[buddyg]

I have had 2 911 turbos a 993 and a 996 and they are awesome cars. Funny I'm selling my 996 turbo to buy my Cobra. I haven't been driving my 911 that much and putting the two next to each other no one would notice the 911.

I guess having a CTS-V with over 700 hp as my daily has something to do with that. LOL
You can buy a 996 turbo for $40,000 to $50,000 which is a ton of car for the Money.
You can buy mine for $54,000 and it is heavily modified.

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[OnyxCobra]

[quote=Silversmith;1285334]
I'll take American built any time! For Guts, Glory & Ultimate Power! AMERICA IS THE BEAUTIFUL!





you do realize Cobras are British don't you??

M@

[Bartruff1]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I agree, a Porsche 911 twin turbo is a driving machine, tons of hp tons of tq tons of grip and as long as you change the oil the car will not break, I need one, can't afford the insurance every month... It even comes in a convertible if you want, I want...

I like coupes. The $500 oil changes are painful.... the Cayman is the best handling car I have ever driven and about the only affordable one with a mid engine.

A 100mph in my SPF is a come to jesus moment....

[TimG427]

When you have an old car, folks think you’re a car guy. I have both a CSX 4000 Cobra and mid year Corvettes and nothing garners admiration like a Cobra. In a Corvette, nobody asks if it’s fiberglass, nobody asks if it’s a kit. People have no idea of the difference between the least expensive and most expensive Cobra replica. I must tell you that my 427 1967 Corvettes don’t come close to running with a 470 cubic inch Cobra, not even close. Love them both, though.

[lippy]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

I would rather have a Ferrari ,but cant afford one, a good one that is... Lambo cant afford that either...

If you can afford one of the higher end Ferrari's or Lambos, the additional dough for a Cobra shouldn't be a problem anyway.

[RodKnock]

For roughly a Superformance's $60K-ish, I'd probably take this 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder:

2011 Boxster Spyder - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I'm not a fan of the 996 body style at all.

[RodKnock]

A Sunbeam Tiger, another very cool alternative for roughly $50,000-$60,000:

1965 Sunbeam Tiger MK1 Matching Engine for sale | Hemmings Motor News

[Bartruff1]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

For roughly a Superformance's $60K-ish, I'd probably take this 2011 Porsche Boxster Sypder:

2011 Boxster Spyder - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I'm not a fan of the 996 body style at all.

Me either, but I understand they are very nice... I bought a 993 to have the last of the air cooled...and I like the look more than any other 911.....

And like every other Porsche I have ever owned, I will be damned if it didn't start appreciating..... they are worth considerably more than the 996 and climbing ....

[RodKnock]

An Aston Martin DB9/Vantage Convertible, another really nice alternative for roughly $60K:

Aston Martin DB9 Volante Convertible 2 Door | eBay

Aston Martin Vantage | eBay

Aston Martin Other Tan | eBay

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster | eBay