need comments on cobras

[LHoboken]

I checked out the photos of your car and it is indeed beautiful. What colors did you use? I like the combination.

Larry

Originally Posted by SKINNEDR

Owning a Cobra is "a calling." If you're asking these questions, you probably don't have it.

I have to agree with the above statement. It took me 28 years to finally purchase my BDR #471. However I have to tell you, that was 28 years of continuously dreaming of this car practically everyday...
My X-wife, my daughter, and son and all my friends know that was the ultimate dream of mind. One day I was surfing on the web (Ebay.com) and I saw a BDR from Suncoast. The first picture that I saw was the rear end of that beast and I fell in love with her ASS...
That's when I decided to go for it and make that commitment in getting a BDR.
That was the first time I ever heard anything of a BDR, etc.....
Four months later I was driving that beast and God knows I don't knows what should be next in life. Every day I get to my garage and look at that car and I still think that I'm dreaming. Still can't believe that I actually own a Cobra.

However, don't ever forget that car can kill you or can have you killed.
I have witness several accident due to folks staring at my car while driving and rear end another...It is a distraction... There are many ways to describe this monster...
This is a quote from my daughter after her first drive in the car.
" DAD, THIS CAR JUST SEEMS TO BE ANGRY ALL THE TIME, IT SCARES ME"

True story..
I daughter and I went out for her first ride in the BDR.
After 20 minutes drive, it started to get very dark and we decided to head home by taking one of the major highways home.
We had to make a left at the intersection unto this three lane highway.
The road that we were making the left turn from was also a three lane each way. I was upfront at the light waiting to make the turn. The oncoming traffic got so distracted, that when it was my turn to make a left (Left green arrow). The entire three lane in front of me jump the light and met me in the middle of the intersection... Talking about a scared and my 22 year old daughter wet her pants.

I have to admit, I was very close to wetting my pants as well.
I was scared and I’m very aware of what can happen to me while I’m driving this car.

When I go Saturdays Cruise-ins, Lots of folks will come over to me and say…”MAN.. YOU ARE THE BADDEST THING AT THIS SHOW”

When folks that are not familiar with the history of this car looks at it, all they can see is dollar bills, with the believe that you are looking at hundred of thousands in an investments. I have a small sign of my dash when I go to car shows that reads.
“LOOK, DON’T TOUCH AND DON’T ASK FOR THE PURCHASED PRICE”

See my baby below:
http://www.vintage-motorsports.com/g.../BDR471?page=3

Hope this helps you buddy.....
Dexter Skinner

[SKINNEDR]

Originally Posted by LHoboken

I checked out the photos of your car and it is indeed beautiful. What colors did you use? I like the combination.

Larry

Sterling Silver with Gray Stripe......

[BDHE]

[quote=SKINNEDR]Owning a Cobra is "a calling." If you're asking these questions, you probably don't have it.

Dexter;

Your color combination is really well done -- great choice!


Bryon

[Danr55]

While looking through my Funk and Wagnall's the other day, I came across the expression "American Muscle Car". The definition simply stated "See Shelby Cobra". No car in history has such mystique and charisma as the Cobra. Perhaps it's because of the legend of thier creation and the love of the man who birthed them. Not a car to be taken lightlty. It's demanding and cordial at the same time. It's outrageous and subtle and deadly if taken for granted.

[Naumoff]

I think if you want a Cobra it should not be for any other reason but for yourself.
The Cobra is a car that pulls feelings from deep inside of you.
The look, sound, smell and pure acceleration cannot be described fully by words, it is an emotional experience.
It clears the mind of all other thoughts as you focus on the road, where to shift, your oil pressure and water temp. What new road you haven't driven down and wondering if it is curvy.
Then when it is time to go home and you pull in the garage and walk to the door and look back at your Cobra, you are glad you couldn't put the cover on her for the hot sidepipes because it means you have to come back and do it later for another look before you go in the house for the last time that day.

If you are getting it because someone else has one and you think it is cool or for attention I don't recommend getting one.

[Slick61]

Originally Posted by Naumoff

I think if you want a Cobra it should not be for any other reason but for yourself.
The Cobra is a car that pulls feelings from deep inside of you.
The look, sound, smell and pure acceleration cannot be described fully by words, it is an emotional experience.
It clears the mind of all other thoughts as you focus on the road, where to shift, your oil pressure and water temp. What new road you haven't driven down and wondering if it is curvy.
Then when it is time to go home and you pull in the garage and walk to the door and look back at your Cobra, you are glad you couldn't put the cover on her for the hot sidepipes because it means you have to come back and do it later for another look before you go in the house for the last time that day.

If you are getting it because someone else has one and you think it is cool or for attention I don't recommend getting one.

This precisely echoes my sentiments. I bought mine because I have always loved the Cobra. It's an elegantly crude, obnoxious, ham-fisted approach to a high performance race car (by todays standards) that also possesses a beauty unmatched by contemporary cars. It's an exercise in contrasts- which is one of the things that drew me to it.

I have several co-workers (with restored muscle cars, hot rods, & classics) telling me I should take it to this car show or that one... & I have to keep telling them I have no intention of showing it.

it's just not me... I didn't buy it to take to shows so people could ooh & aah over it. I don't need that kind of validation. I go to car shows to look at other cars, not to have to sit there and guard mine. (I'd be a total a$$ if I ever took mine to a show) I used to go with a buddy who would show his vette pretty regularly... I got bored with the scene... there's nothing wrong with it... it's just not for me. Who knows... maybe one day I'll show it & be hooked.

On its own, the car already garners more attention than I ever wanted. Be ready for it if you take the plunge. Near accidents from passers-by trying to get a better look or photo, streetlight challenges (puh-LEEZE), & the inevitable crowd that forms when you park. And of course, there's always the perennial question "is it real?"

the attention can be kinda cool, and yes, I get off on it from time to time (I'm human). But it can also become annoying as well... be prepared.

Still... owning and driving a Cobra is an experience like no other. It's the ultimate expression of power and speed wrapped in a timeless, absolutely stunning body. This car will not be ignored, whether parked or in motion. As others have stated... pressing the starter button is like poking a dragon with a stick.

[Naumoff]

Originally Posted by Slick61

This precisely echoes my sentiments. I bought mine because I have always loved the Cobra. It's an elegantly crude, obnoxious, ham-fisted approach to a high performance race car (by todays standards) that also possesses a beauty unmatched by contemporary cars. It's an exercise in contrasts- which is one of the things that drew me to it.

I have several co-workers (with restored muscle cars, hot rods, & classics) telling me I should take it to this car show or that one... & I have to keep telling them I have no intention of showing it.

it's just not me... I didn't buy it to take to shows so people could ooh & aah over it. I don't need that kind of validation. I go to car shows to look at other cars, not to have to sit there and guard mine. (I'd be a total a$$ if I ever took mine to a show) I used to go with a buddy who would show his vette pretty regularly... I got bored with the scene... there's nothing wrong with it... it's just not for me. Who knows... maybe one day I'll show it & be hooked.

On its own, the car already garners more attention than I ever wanted. Be ready for it if you take the plunge. Near accidents from passers-by trying to get a better look or photo, streetlight challenges (puh-LEEZE), & the inevitable crowd that forms when you park. And of course, there's always the perennial question "is it real?"

the attention can be kinda cool, and yes, I get off on it from time to time (I'm human). But it can also become annoying as well... be prepared.

Still... owning and driving a Cobra is an experience like no other. It's the ultimate expression of power and speed wrapped in a timeless, absolutely stunning body. This car will not be ignored, whether parked or in motion. As others have stated... pressing the starter button is like poking a dragon with a stick.

Slick61, That pretty much completes my thought. I have to drive it.

[Jerry Clayton]

I've driven several various types of replicas while we have had them at the shop for tuning and other work---some have decent brakes, others have Pinto/Mustangll 9inch discs---some are louder than others---some pill right or left---but one thing they all have in common is the attention they get--
We have two different routes we take out of town for a tuning run--One goes by (sometimes thru) the Chevrolet dealer( Hi Bob), the other down some side streets by a senior citizens area and then by a elementary school. Everybody that can hobble along or stand up waves at us---My son Corey goes along to moniter/record data on the computer and one day at the school, the PE class was out on the athletic field(probably 3 or 4 grade girls) and there was one little girl that was over by herself looking at us, Corey gave her a little wave and EVERYBODY on the field waved back---priceless moment that ranks right up there with everybody in the stands cheering for us as we came down the return road after setting a track record in top fuel

But, if you get one, keep up with the maintenance stuff like on brakes, steering , drive line, fuel and exhaust or it will kill you

Jerry

[Wayne Maybury]

Originally Posted by rspears9

are they a hand full to handle on curvy roads,i know some say you have to be carefull driving them.but do you have to drive them with caution on the road and in curves.

Cobras have a very short wheel base that definitely takes some getting used to, especially since most of these cars tend to have more than the average amount of power. Jump on the gas when the car isn't perfectly straight or the pavement is damp or slick, and it will spin around before you know what's happening.

Wayne

[jhv48]

If you don't scare yourself occasionally, you're not enjoying the ride!

[Dangerous Doug]

You definitely have to do the Cobra thing for yourself, however, if some hot little female wants to flash me, I won't complain...

DD

[Roscoe]

My Cobra is totally uncouth....absolutely no manners whatsoever. It sets off car alarms constantly.......I love it......

Roscoe

[MaSnaka]

I took my friend to see a local car show here in town. We drove in the Cobra and parked in the public parking lot. I noticed there were a few hot rods and classics spread thinnly throughout the parking area. We walked through the show, saw everything we wanted and a couple hours later return to the parking area. My Cobra had a brand new twin turbo Porche Carrera on the left side and a nice new looking Corvette on the right. Two very stunning cars but the family walking by just before we got there were in awe of ...the Cobra. I don't think they even saw those other two cars. The Mom, 14 yo son and Dad tentatively look at me as we walk up and say "is this car yours?" I proudly said "why yes it is". They stood by as we got in the car, started it up, slowly drove away with all eyes watching our every move. I love my car. And some of the attention is pretty awsome too. I have yet to be flashed by a young lady though.

John

[Roscoe]

I go to few shows and some cruise nights. I've found that people will look at the vettes, etc one time but will come back to the Cobra two - three times during the event.