cobra ownership thoughts/questions

[RedBarchetta]

'67 Stingray. For $45K you will find a really nice example that has probably been "gone through" and cosmetically restored at least twice, maybe three times. For that kind of money you will find it very hard to locate a numbers-matching example, especially for the more desirable big block versions. It will be predictable, somewhat easy to take care of and can be driven at all hours of the day in pretty much any weather you are willing to throw at it. Your neighbors will be jealous and the car will attract its fair share of admirers wherever you go.

Cobra Replica (SPF, for example): For $45K, you will find a really nice example that has low miles. The spectacular factory finish will still have the same quality luster you would expect. Most likely the frame will also be clean, if not spotless. Whether BB or SB powered, it will always drive like a scalded cat and leave a permanent grin on your face. Maintenance will probably cost a little more, as it truly is a race car with license plates. It's much more a fair weather car versus the Corvette....you'll want to take it out on only the good days and might think twice on the marginal days. Your neighbors will be jaw-drop jealous of your every move and will accidentally mow over their flower bed everytime you open the garage door. You will attract crowds if you stop near a crowded place...people will want to ask you a ton of questions and you will oblige with a thousand answers.

They are truly two different cars with two distinct personalities. The question you have to answer is "Which car best extends my own personality?" I believe that the answer will be the best fit for you.

-Deano