Cobra Education 101

[Badger]

The term "Cobra" has become generic by constant use. We all drive "Cobras" of some sort. Trying to be specific to someone not familiar with all the different manufacturers who build "Cobras" just confuses them because all our cars look quite similar. A real Shelby Cobra is a car produced by the Texan's team in the golden era of 1962-66. Those produced after that date with a new CSX number could certainly be called "Shelby Cobras", as the man legally owns his own name, but they really aren't any more "real" than any other competantly produced replica. Yes, there were a few real "AC Cobras" (those with COB serial numbers) but they're pretty rare, especially here in the US. I think the easiest and most understandable term for those who don't understand the complexities of the car's convoluted history is simply to call them a "Cobra" .... what we precede that name with depends on the interest of the inquiring party. If they care enough to REALLY know what kind of "Cobra" we drive then we can say it's a "Superformance", or whatever brand constructed the chassis we drive. Let's keep it simple, OK? Badger