Work another year and buy a Kirkham or Retire?

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

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.

Wow - that's a whole 'nother level of callous! Do you have any family?
Here's what Olddog wrote about his wife:

Originally Posted by olddog

I haven't driven my Cobra in two years. Mainly because she cannot ride in it (and she loved it as much as me).

Kirkham, CSX, ERA, alloy or fiberglass will not change any of the above.

Now - picture that Lincoln with a pro-touring chassis and a Kaase Boss 9 under the hood...schwiiinnngggg!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Wow - that's a whole 'nother level of callous! Do you have any family?

None that love him anymore.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

None that love him anymore.

Family should love you no matter what your quirks or idiosyncrasies. That's why your family tolerates your color blindness. Otherwise, who would pick beige for their Cobra?

[blykins]

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?

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by blykins

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?

Bingo!

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by blykins

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?

If it were me, and you decided against the Kirkham, then I'd go with Anthony's suggestion of a Viper before buying a Galaxie, Fairlane or Mustang. Vipers look and perform kinda like a Cobra.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by blykins

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?

Any of those in ragtop form will give you open air motoring. Add an exhaust system with some full throttle bark and it could even sound a bit like a Cobra with under car exhaust.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Any of those in ragtop form will give you open air motoring. Add an exhaust system with some full throttle bark and it could even sound a bit like a Cobra with under car exhaust.

Well, sure, but the Galaxie, Mustang and Fairlane don't look so good.

Now, if you're heading into musclecar category, then I've been catching a lot of the "Graveyard Carz" episodes lately and I'd rather see you driving an E body Mopar, ya know, a 1970 'Cuda or Challenger with a 440 and pistol grip 4 (or 5) speed. In fact, maybe even drop a 426 Hemi in there!

[olddog]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Well, sure, but the Galaxie, Mustang and Fairlane don't look so good.

Now, if you're heading into musclecar category, then I've been catching a lot of the "Graveyard Carz" episodes lately and I'd rather see you driving an E body Mopar, ya know, a 1970 'Cuda or Challenger with a 440 and pistol grip 4 (or 5) speed. In fact, maybe even drop a 426 Hemi in there!

A 70 Hemi Cuda was one a my favorites, but nothing gives me a woody like a Cobra. Of all the cars I owned prior to the Cobra, my 68 Dodge Charger was my favorite. I love seeing the old Mopars at the car shows. Sad fact is my 68 had a lot of rust that I fixed in 1974 with only 70K miles. It wasn't the easiest to work on and the drum brakes sucked. I guess not for me.

[olddog]

Originally Posted by blykins

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?

I have thought about it. I love the 60's muscle cars, but most were a rust bucket at some point and have had major repairs. I also remember well what a pain in the azz they were to work on. Then there was the Ford union strikes and god knows what parts they may have stuck on something.

I even thought about a newer Mustang Cobra. Forget about working on one of those. My 2016 Escape looks like you would have to remove parts for an hour before you would find anything that looks like an engine. I'm not sure you will ever find anything that looks like an engine.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Wow - that's a whole 'nother level of callous! Do you have any family?

Yes, I'm callous.

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?