Ways To Make A Cobra Safer

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I post this from time to time from "The Shelby American Original Archieves 1962-1965

Shelby American Race Shop, 1963

The 427 Cobra ready for delivery to a customer.(shows picture)
Everyone at Shelby American used to make bets on how long it would be until the car was returned to the shop with a blown engine or in a box due to a crash. Most employees considered these cars lethal and the 427's never enjoyed the popularity with the employees that the 289 did.

I think I'll copy this thread and read it from time to time to keep my head on straight. A lot of good points made by some smart people.. thanks for the input... I bought this car to have fun in and not to be buried in... I've had Vettes over the years but nothing quite like this car...

Cobrabill,

The comparison I was trying to make was that anyone can walk into a showroom and buy a high powered car and really not know what they have until they get into trouble with it.
With a Cobra, owners know what they have at the onset and tend to treat it with respect...