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
Nice ride...
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