What makes a REAL Cobra?

[Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB]

This is a cool 15 minute video by Hagerty and Colin Comer on what makes a real 66 Shelby 427 Cobra. I learned some info new to me.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/videos...80b05b689478af

AZ Bob

[patrickt]

No, we've dealt with this before. Our new rule is that if you manage to spend $250k on your Cobra build then it is deemed to be real.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by patrickt

No, we've dealt with this before. Our new rule is that if you manage to spend $250k on your Cobra build then it is deemed to be real.

Yep - and once I addded up all costs, including food, fuel, time spent fixing, loss of productivity, detailing, testing (driving) and storage (in my garage); my former replica became a barn find overnight.

[twobjshelbys]

"... and if it doesn't make you feel alive...you're probably not".

That is the essence of a Cobra.

[FredG]

The title of the video says it all when it refers to a " Real Cobra". In my eyes if it's not one of the originals from the 60's, it's not a Cobra. I don't car how much you paid for it or what the manufacturer advertises it as. Call it what you like, Replica, Continuation, Kit or whatever. Call it by the manufacturer Kirkham, Superformance, Era or Backdraft and that will be more accurate. A lot of people kid them self with the Cobra Moniker. Do a search on Cobra Car and it will not lead you directly to anything but the original. Everything else will be listed as a copy. Mention you have a Cobra and most people will think it's a Mustang.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by FredG

.... Mention you have a Cobra and most people will think it's a Mustang.

Here in Aus., it's assumed that it's an "old MG or something"

[Bruce.huling]

Nice video. While a Tesla has a faster 0-60, I could care less. This is such fun just to drive. It’s nice and simple, reminds me of choppers I have owned. It puts you in the wind, no technical distractions. Creature comforts? Snort…who needs those with the pipes singing their song, and the car buzzing along? Plus, easier on my body, and I don’t have to kickstart the beast. My wife loves it and is always ready to go somewhere too. Life is GOOD!

[Unique427]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Here in Aus., it's assumed that it's an "old MG or something"

Or my personal favorite:

"Those have to be the widest tires I've ever seen on a Miata!!"

[Bruce.huling]

Is it real? That’s a winner.

[Buzz]

Am I the only one who's missing Evan right now?

[Alfa02]

I've had a rare opportunity to keep company with a older "Supercar" lately. This car is from 2006 have been clocked at a True 202MPH, 0-60 2.89sec. 500HP, will pull 1.2g's on street tires, has roll up windows, AC, Radio. I could easily drive it to Az. to see the boys there, and get 30MPG. Nothing I don't like about this Supercar, "except", it does nothing like a Cobra, So No Drama, or noise, smoke, rattles, just a boring car compared to our Cobras. That pretty much sums up a Cobra ownership, I believe we put up a with lot (And love it) to get our Cobra fix . By the way this is that car, Anybody ever spent time with one?? TommyRot.

[Alfa02]

Damn, Glen Help!!! Why does this keep happening on our site?? Everytime I post anywhere else they come out right (Right side Up)

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by Alfa02

Damn, Glen Help!!! Why does this keep happening on our site?? Everytime I post anywhere else they come out right (Right side Up)

You must have posted in the middle of the night (USA time). That's when the Aussies take over the forum and turn everything upside down so it looks right for them.

P.S. The downforce on that car is amazing.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Alfa02

Damn, Glen Help!!! Why does this keep happening on our site?? Everytime I post anywhere else they come out right (Right side Up)

Tom.... mate.... it's simple ....you just need to post it from "Downunder"


Cheers!
Glen

edit: Tommy, the downforce is even better when the car is right-side-up

[Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB]

Tom, I have always wanted that Ultima GTR on my Xbox Forza 5 game but can't buy it without joining and paying a membership. My favorite racecar back in the original Xbox days. Thanks for the memories. Other favorite was Lance Reventlow's Scarab from back in 1958 built with Phil Remington before Cobra days.


AZ Bob

[Alfa02]

Thanks as always Glen, yuper's, that car do Stick I had it to a to buck and half, on one my four lanes roads here, Early, early, Sat. morning on the way to a auction. Again no Drama to drive at that speed. Bob, if this Noble M-400/3R sells before the season (Here) is over, this is the next car up (For Sale) I think you need this one 2011 LS-3 (600HP) 6 speed Porsche 996 Trans, almost 1800lbs. AND Street legal !!!! I haven't driven this yet, but should be a hoot too. Watch these (Pics) will be upside down too, Glen Stand by This is the CamAm verison of the Noble (Ultima CamAm) See this one sticks to the ceiling pretty good TOO TommyRot. https://www.ultimasports.co.uk/Previous/UltimaCanAm

[Danr55]

That's just too funny, Tommy. Maybe if you stand on your head while you publish?

[Alfa02]

Danr, next time I'll try that What do I have to LOSE !!!

[twobjshelbys]

Pictures taken with mobile devices (cell phones, tablets) record orientation in metadata. Forums strip metadata so the original orientation is used. Fixing the orientation on the phone only changes the metadata so the image will still be wrong. To fix it open it on Windows and fix the orientation then save the updated image then post the copy.

Some advanced mobile photo editing apps can also fix it properly.

[Alfa02]

Thanks Tony, that is Over My Head, not at all computer savvy , but I can have my IT guy fix that. Why does this only happen here ?? Every other time I send pictures to web sites the pictures are right side up ??? Cheers.