Nicest Cobra body shape

[Snake2998]

I know this doesn't answer your question but I would guess that int the order of beauty you would get:

Form the point of view of the "ignorant" masses (i.e. non Cobra owners who don't even know what it is when they see it) the order in terms of beauty would be 427 first, FIA second, Slabside third.

Whereas from the point of view of the cognoscenti - each individual will have their own opinion.

So the answer is - if you want general recognition from the kerb side go for a 427, but if you want recognition from fellow club members go for what's fashionable in your club at the moment. And if it's just for your own sake, only you will know.

Edit added: To my mind the Cobra is all about race tracks and over the top power and brutality so the 427 does it for me followed by the FIA. The Slabside reminds me visualy too much of the original AC or MGA or Healy with narrow wheels, cloth caps and pipes (the tobacco type) from a more genteel era. Not that there's anything wrong with that

[SunDude]

Originally Posted by nuge

I'm new to this forum and was wondering what you guys think is the nicest cobra shape, 289 or 427?

Either way you really can't go wrong.

289 street (COB6055)


289 competition (CSX2557)


427 street (CSX3360)


427 competition (CSX3045)

[john chesnut]

Mr Bruce's phone number. 412-897-2793. Have fun.

[BevanWright]

I like a racer the best

[LMH]

The answer is totally based on opinion and personal preference. I like the original 289 body best as I like classic British sports cars. I bought a 427 model because there wasn't a 289 out there that l liked (accurate reproduction), though I did find one later. (I have both)
Like Jeff points out, 289 stuff is much harder to find and much more expensive when you do. I've been collecting those parts for about 4 to 5 years now. If originality isn't your thing, it can be much cheaper.
Either way though, it all boils down to which you like better. You're the only one you have to please.
Larry

[BAsque1]

Don't want to sound prejudice, but the body of the West Coast Cobra (AKA King Cobra) is 6" longer and 4" wider, making this car very stable and a very comfortable ride. Here are a couple of pictures of mine
Basque 1
PS
This is a 427 S/O engine

[cobrakiwi]

In my opinion the 427 Big Block car takes the prize, Bill's red HiTech has the look!

[itstock]

Originally Posted by cobrakiwi

In my opinion the 427 Big Block car takes the prize, Bill's red HiTech has the look!

I'm with this guy. What a beautiful car! That Bill guy has great taste. The 427 S/C does it for me.

[Rickd]

It is all a matter of personal preference. To me .. the 289 IS the Cobra. Period. The 427 was a hot rod after thought that stemmed from I believe Kenny Miles looking at a 427 sitting on the floor of the shop (that was being used in some other project) and said "wonder what would happen if we put THAT in a Cobra?". That photo above of the navy blue street cobra is spectacular. Use some frequent flyer miles and visit ERA in Ct., and check out their assembly shop. They normally have 10-12 cars in the assembly process there. They sell a lot of painted rollers and usually have a couple of 289's along with some 427's on the floor. To me it's a toss-up between a really nice street 289 and an FIA, then the 427. I have a solid navy blue ERA 289 FIA, with saddle leather seats. It is a very nice car.

[*13*]

The question is which version of each, is the most beautiful. Each rendering of the car had it's own personality. The little sporty slabside with too much motor, over too little tire? The FIA with Webers, funky roll bar & racing stripes over menacing curves? Stripped down street version of the 427 that would be great for a date(if she was dressed appropriately...)but, ready to tame any pesky Vettes who may be feeling a little to big for their britches? Or a full blown Comp 427 car with that nasty idle & vicious look? Me? I'll take one of each!

& there are other versions, not so easy to come by, that are just as tempting...

[twin turbo]

I'm not sure "nicest" is a positive thing. Once a girl says you're the "nicest" guy you are not getting any. I don't want my car to look nice, lol.

[BAsque1]

Originally Posted by twin turbo

i'm not sure "nicest" is a positive thing. Once a girl says you're the "nicest" guy you are not getting any. I don't want my car to look nice, lol.

ouuch!!!!!!!!!!

[Karl Bebout]

What? nobody mentioned the "Perky Butt" that a gazillion Factory Five roadsters have. ha.

[nuge]

Love Cobra's.

[nuge]

Thanks heaps guys.

[buddyg]

427 for me!