Club Permit Cobras

zoltrix77 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-15-2011, 04:33 PM

Hi all, my first post.

I am a long time Cobra admirer and am now finally thinking of purchasing one! I have decided after speaking to many people about playing with cars in general, that I simply do not have enough time to go for a Kit and that I will need to have a turnkey car built or buy a already completed car. A kit sounds like a lot of fun, but also a big commitment. I guess there will be many conversations to be had before any decision is made. What initially seemed like a simple to dcecision to "just get one" is now so complex!!!!

I reside in Victoria and have recently learned of the new 45/90 day club permit system. It sounds like exactly what I would be looking for. I have been told that working side pipes, carby engines lack of headrests high mount stop lights etc etc would be legal under this scheme because the car is a replica of the orginal 1960's car? Does this sound correct? I am looking for a car that has as many period correct details as possible and the club permit scheme seems like it would cater for this. What about Left Hand Drive? Im sure many people would always choose RHD if possible, but a LHD car would again be more authentic and be a more unique car in this country. But would it be allowed?

I really just want as many opions as possible before jumping in at the deep end as they say.

regards,

zolt.

Towmaster · #2 (**permalink**) 03-15-2011, 07:08 PM

Good luck with this... Not sure on the 45/90 day permit thing as i live in QLD but there are a lot of nice cars out there for sale. Lot of not so nice ones as well.. Take your time and look at as many of them as you can. You may want to get a $70 flight to Brisbane or Sydney and arrange to see a few in a day. Well worth the investment in a plane fare.

LoBelly · #3 (**permalink**) 03-15-2011, 07:18 PM

Welcome along Zolt.

If you want as many opinions as possible you've come to the right place.

There is no doubt that navigating the maze of options takes a lot of research and getting access to some experienced heads is invaluable.

On the face of it - the car you describe sounds like it would be permitted, however your club would have to agree.

There are a couple of Cobra car clubs in Victoria and many members who are happy to share the knowledge.

Here's a lead...
http://www.cobracarclubvic.org.au/

I think you would be best served by finding a club you're comfortable with and talking about what you want to achieve and what you'll be in for.

Good luck on your journey.

LoBelly

sambo · #4 (**permalink**) 03-15-2011, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towmaster

You may want to get a $70 flight to Brisbane or Sydney and arrange to see a few in a day. Well worth the investment in a plane fare.

I dropped into the Harrison shop while visiting relos in Brisbane, cost me a little over $100 to hire a car for the day. But a dedicated exercise interstate will cost a hell of a lot more than $70... you need to get to/from the airport at each end, car hire or cabs for the day(s), overnight accomodation unless every car is available on the one day, etc. But I guess if you're dropping $100k on a turnkey, what's another $500!