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So you have a Cobra you don't drive, and the likelihood is that the replacement will not be compatible with your wife.
Why not sell the Cobra and get a nice fun touring car that you can go on vacation with? There are lots of sporty yet comfortable cars out there. Maybe a sporty convertible like a Mustang or if you want to spend $$$ an Aston Martin. That would give you the top-down open air when the weather permits, but be driveable year round and not just a Saturday morning garage queen. |
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Just work an extra 6 months and buy a Superformance or grab a nice 2013-2015 naturally aspirated Porsche Boxster S or GTS for comfort and convenience in a roadster feel.
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I’m coming to realise that getting old sucks, but I guess it’s still better than the alternative. Best of luck in whatever decisions you make regarding the future.
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I too started mowing neighbors yards at 10 and as soon as I turned 14 got my working papers and worked all of the way through high school and then college. Towards the end of my career I took on a second job as well. Got my first cobra after the kids were out of high school. Retired from my main job and worked the very next day at my second job, which I have continued. Was not ready to just sit home, was just tired of going to my primary place of employment. It sounds like you are in a tough situation and my only suggestion to you would be to find something of interest to keep you occupied. While you said that you know people who never got to see retirement, i also know of people who never enjoyed retirement because they did not know what to do and just sat on the couch all day till they died. You have a couple of years to prepare yourself for retirement, find something that makes you happy. |
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This discussion has evolved a lot since my earlier post, so I'll add one more thought. The timing of my decision to retire early was driven by factors beyond my control. But the decision was made easy when I realized I was having more fun at home in my garage than I was at work. I had been fortunate to have two careers that I really enjoyed, so I was not trying to escape from a bad work situation. I just wanted to do some non-work things even more. ..... I've long believed that people should retire so they can do things they enjoy more than work. If you enjoy going to work and its not stopping you from doing something you'd rather do, then keep working. Sitting around being bored is no fun and some jobs are very fulfilling. But if the job is just filling your days without being fulfilling, then start researching other activities you might like better. For many people a good start is in volunteering to help others. For example, for several years I volunteered as an advisor to a robotics team at a local high school. With a little luck, you may find something that you and your wife can do together to make retirement more fun. And it doesn't have to have anything to do with a car. ... Good luck. |
Olddog - embrace your situation - challenges and all. You are way better off than most and continuing to enjoy life is just a matter of considering all options and choosing what works best. Here is my suggestion.
Since the ergonomics of any Cobra will be problematic regardless of brand or body composition and you've already stated you pick roads that allow you to drive slower; maybe it is time to move on to something else. I'm guessing you're more of an old school gearhead and a Ford guy, so Boxters and newer 'Vettes might not cut it for you. Maybe look at a classic Ford convertible that will give you miles of smiles, turn heads like crazy and still involve a bit of hands on care, personalization and interaction. Something like this: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nMbYkyAj-sE/maxresdefault.jpg Your wife might love it and you'll be welcome at any Ford or Cobra gathering. Regardless of what you choose to do, all the best and enjoy the fruits of all your years of hard work! :) |
I'm 62 and plan on retirement at the end of this year. Buy the Kirkham, you will love it. I've had two and two CSX 4000's built by Kirkham. I have CSX 4322 now and love it.
After retirement I'll sell my Scarab replica and two '67 Corvettes. I'll keep my CSX built by Kirkham or maybe sell it and buy a non CSX Kirkham in polished aluminum and keep one of my '67 Corvettes. |
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If you've run the retirement numbers, and it fits the budget, and you really want one, then buy one. I'd buy used. They're almost always cheaper used, but you do get someone else's build. And personally, I wouldn't base any Cobra purchase decision on who can or cannot get into the passenger seat. Who cares, it's for you. ;) |
Travel the world and chill :)
You and your wife could go everywhere in style for quite a while on Kirkham Moolah ;-) |
You said "Analysis shows I can maintain my standard of living and not run out of money, if I live to be 100 yrs old and still leave it to my children."
Well, if your running low on money, you could always sell it, and even if it's for a loss, you enjoyed it! Life is short ! I have both a fiberglass and aluminum bodied cobra's, and yes, the aluminum dents easily, especially when you're around F...ing Morons ! i.e. the general public , as well as people who should know better ! So, a fiberglass CSX4000/6000 may be a good option, as well as others. Also, a dodge viper is a good option, a "modern" 427 cobra. They are a blast ! I like the looks of the 1992-2002, but the 2003-2007 have roll up windows, and more importantly, the top is easier to put up and down. I'd recommend the 2003-2007. You can get them for about $40K. I live in the Cleveland area, so if you would like to talk, or take a look at my cars (vipers included), you're welcome to come up. |
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Anthony,
I too have both glass and aluminum and I agree with you 100%. There's this one d!psh!t at my local C&C. More than once I've seen him come up to my KMP and feel under the fender lip with his glazed donut fingers to see if its aluminum. When asked if I could answer any questions, he looks away and walks in the other direction. I think he wants to be seen as a guy who knows what to look for. Instead he just looks like a moron. If you can't tell by looking, then you really shouldn't be touching. :mad: |
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Now - picture that Lincoln with a pro-touring chassis and a Kaase Boss 9 under the hood...schwiiinnngggg! :LOL: |
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I'm sure Olddog can find another activity he and his wife can enjoy. Besides, would his wife deny him his purchase, because she can't ride along in the passenger seat? |
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olddog, what about a nice Galaxie/Fairlane/Mustang that's set up for touring? That way you wouldn't have to work longer and your wife could enjoy it too?
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But I suppose we're beginning to delve into areas that are best left alone and stick to our best recommendations re: the original question. ;) |
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