New Cobra owner ...First Impressions !!

[madmaxx]

The term "Cobra" has been diluted over the years with mustangs. When someone ask about my car I assure them it is not a Cobra, but a Superformance Mark III, I do not want someone to mistake that I have a Mustang II Cobra, or a 98 Mustang Cobra or a reptile or a wannbe Cobra called a continuation series marketing ploy stole from Ford.

Originally Posted by REAL 1

See, I knew that if I posted that it would result in some wise crack.

Yes, it is simple for a BDR owner. It is a replica.

For a continuation series. Its not a replica of a Cobra it is a "Cobra". So the answer I give "Yes its REAL, its a Continuation series Shelby.". Factual, accurate and truthful and EASY.

[RodKnock]

Doug, Doug, Doug. You see what happens when you get too close to the flames?

I read Evan's post and ignored it.

Can someone start a 2005-2006 Ford GT thread...please? Evan will post there, since he owns a replica of the original GT40.

Go screw up my "Kopec-Beef" thread and leave this one alone.

[N2VENOM]

Have fun with the questions. Most people don't know the difference between a "real or replica" cobra. It’s just a way for them to break the ice. Be honest and educate them. When I am asked if it real, I say "no it’s not an original Shelby, it’s a more advanced KIRKHAM".

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by N2VENOM

When I am asked if it real, I say "no it’s not an original Shelby, it’s a more advanced KIRKHAM".

Now that's what I'm talking about!

Innovative, smart, accurate. Good answer.

[Stentor]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

The term "Cobra" has been diluted over the years with mustangs. When someone ask about my car I assure them it is not a Cobra, but a Superformance Mark III, I do not want someone to mistake that I have a Mustang II Cobra, or a 98 Mustang Cobra or a reptile or a wannbe Cobra called a continuation series marketing ploy stole from Ford.

SPFs are very nice cars--I hope you enjoy your Mark III.

My ego and self worth have been deflated after learning that you think my CSX 4000 is a "wannabe" Cobra. And all this time I really thought I could pass it off as an original Cobra.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Stentor

And all this time I really thought I could pass it off as an original Cobra.

That has to do with whether your wipers self-park, whether or not you don't have the appropriate grommets, and, of course, if you're well-versed in cheese....

[madmaxx]

I shot off half cocked a little earlier, I do that alot. It was after I posted I read your profile. I guess it is fair to call yours a Cobra or at worst a continuation series.

Originally Posted by Stentor

SPFs are very nice cars--I hope you enjoy your Mark III.

My ego and self worth have been deflated after learning that you think my CSX 4000 is a "wannabe" Cobra. And all this time I really thought I could pass it off as an original Cobra.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

I guess it is fair to call yours a Cobra or at worst a continuation series.

Uhh, I'd like to see one more roll bar on it, please. But clearly the black stripes show impeccable taste.

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[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Uhh, I'd like to see one more roll bar on it, please. But clearly the black stripes show impeccable taste.

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I'm thinking about black stripes too, but my taste is always impeccable no matter what.

Hopefully, no one derails this thread even further with the "one versus two" roll bar debate.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Hopefully, no one derails this thread even further with the "one versus two" roll bar debate.

I bet Computerworks knows of at least one original Cobra where the owner slapped on a second roll bar....

[REAL 1]

Stentor: What can I say but that I feel the same way.