On the hunt for my 1st Cobra

[snakesaway]

Hi all,

I am on the hunt for my first cobra. So I thought I would put up post asking if anyone knows of any cobras for sale that aren't on the usual websites trovit, car sales and the like. I am in Victoria so something vic based would be ideal but I am happy to travel interstate for the right car. I am 6 foot tall so I need some room the the foot well. I am not afraid to do some work if need be. S please if you know of something PM me.

Thanks

Andrew

[Donunder]

Welcome aboard Andrew.

It's the perfect time of the year to be looking for a Cobra -- well it is up here in Queensland where our winter sunshine lends itself to driving these cars.

You'll no doubt have heard that the Cobra Nationals are to be held in a couple of months' time up in Goulburn. It would be well worth your while to make the trip up where you'll be able to see a sizeable gathering of makes from all states. It's the ideal opportunity to compare what's on offer and what suits you personally. Plenty of knowledgeable guys around to answer any queries too. Happy shopping!

[leroy17]

Have you a budget in mind, this is a great starting point.

[Chook]

Where you located? Local cobra club is a good start. I think half of all cobra sales are offline and not advertised on the usual sites. This forum is a good try to.

Welcome and best of luck

[snakesaway]

Originally Posted by Chook

Where you located? Local cobra club is a good start. I think half of all cobra sales are offline and not advertised on the usual sites. This forum is a good try to.

Welcome and best of luck

Hi Chook,

I am located in Melbourne.

Andrew

[itempany]

Welcome Andrew
I agree with Chook. I was looking for a cobra in 2013 and saw one advertised on the Qld Cobra club Facebook page, and ended up buying that one. You learn an enormous amount here on the forum. Everyone is helpful

Ian

[Paintwerks]

Originally Posted by snakesaway

Hi all,

I am on the hunt for my first cobra. So I thought I would put up post asking if anyone knows of any cobras for sale that aren't on the usual websites trovit, car sales and the like. I am in Victoria so something vic based would be ideal but I am happy to travel interstate for the right car. I am 6 foot tall so I need some room the the foot well. I am not afraid to do some work if need be. S please if you know of something PM me.

Thanks

Andrew

Hi Andrew,

G'day from a fellow Mexican! Are you looking to buy a finished car, or a kit? Murray is selling his uncompleted Absolute Pace 427SC up in Queensland.

I know of a really nice DRB for sale in Sale (yes, I'm serious. It is for sale in Sale!). The owner wants a lot for it though. As has been asked previously, what is your budget?

Cheers,
Sime

[snakesaway]

Originally Posted by Paintwerks

Hi Andrew,

G'day from a fellow Mexican! Are you looking to buy a finished car, or a kit? Murray is selling his uncompleted Absolute Pace 427SC up in Queensland.

I know of a really nice DRB for sale in Sale (yes, I'm serious. It is for sale in Sale!). The owner wants a lot for it though. As has been asked previously, what is your budget?

Cheers,
Sime

Hi Sime,

Oh yes I remember seeing the AP thanks for the reminder. I am not a fan of the DRB body to be honest. The bum of them looks all wrong to me. I think they are a lot squarer that the original. (might just be me).

I am looking at buying a finished car or near finished. Its cheaper and I don't really have the space in my garage at home to build one sadly, although I would really love to build one some day.

My budget is between $50K and $70K which looks to be pretty fair from the research I have done. If I was to build I reckon I would need to budget between $70K and $90K.

Cheers

Andrew

[albanycobra]

Yeah Murry's car would be a great way to short cut the queue.

[muzzza]

Andrew, If you are thinking of a "new build" option........I have a Pace roller and finishing kit in my garage. Details per earlier thread
Pace 427 ( Chassis No 37 for Sale )

pm me if interested.......even if it's only for a chat. Muz

[guye]

Space? My garage is 5m x 4.5m.

You're about right for some builds on the price. Some can be well over $100k. I reckon a few of the build kits, if you did want to build, might be less than the $70k. They were when I researched two years back. As usual it depends on your spec and what you do yourself. Most of all how good you are at making yourself forget what you've spent

[Philm]

I have one for sale, if you budget is a bit flexible

[leroy17]

Originally Posted by Philm

I have one for sale, if you budget is a bit flexible

If you have a budget that extends to whatever you can negotiate with Phil, I really do not think that there is a better completed cobra out there.

Orphan finally for sale

Orphan

[David Hodgson]

Originally Posted by leroy17

If you have a budget that extends to whatever you can negotiate with Phil, I really do not think that there is a better completed cobra out there.

Orphan finally for sale

Orphan

I thought the Orphan was sold back in April/May? Might well be his first one.

[leroy17]

Originally Posted by David Hodgson

I thought the Orphan was sold back in April/May? Might well be his first one.

My mistake.... Yep, I think it did sell.

Disregard my above post, and good luck with your search.

[snakesaway]

Originally Posted by leroy17

If you have a budget that extends to whatever you can negotiate with Phil, I really do not think that there is a better completed cobra out there.

Orphan finally for sale

Orphan

Well thats interesting Philm put a post on here saying he had a car for sale if my budget was a bit flexible. I sent him a PM saying my budget was a bit flexible for the right car I haven't received a reply as yet so it will be interesting to see what he comes back with. If it is Orphan WOW its just a pity it has an LS3 in it being a Ford man I really want a Ford engine in it. I know that limits my options some what. I have already changed the dream based on the cars available. I initially wanted a 427 with quad 48mm webbers and live rear axel just like the original sadly very few kits or no kits/cars around now have a non IRS rear end. Oh well never mind I can always build the 427 with quad webbers I guess.

Andrew

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by snakesaway

Well thats interesting Philm put a post on here saying he had a car for sale if my budget was a bit flexible. I sent him a PM saying my budget was a bit flexible for the right car I haven't received a reply as yet so it will be interesting to see what he comes back with. If it is Orphan WOW its just a pity it has an LS3 in it being a Ford man I really want a Ford engine in it. I know that limits my options some what. I have already changed the dream based on the cars available. I initially wanted a 427 with quad 48mm webbers and live rear axel just like the original sadly very few kits or no kits/cars around now have a non IRS rear end. Oh well never mind I can always build the 427 with quad webbers I guess.

Andrew

Might need to do some more research Andrew. Both original 289 an 427 Cobras ran IRS. 289 had transverse leaf springs where as the 427 switch to a coil-over design. No originals ran live axle rear.

You might struggle with the webber equipped 427. The motor will need to meet current emissions rules to pass and that motor won't no matter what you do to it.


Cheers

[Towmaster]

Originally Posted by Philm

I have one for sale, if you budget is a bit flexible

A 'King Cobra' and Shelbyfest winning vehicle nonetheless!!!!

[snakesaway]

Originally Posted by guye

Space? My garage is 5m x 4.5m.

You're about right for some builds on the price. Some can be well over $100k. I reckon a few of the build kits, if you did want to build, might be less than the $70k. They were when I researched two years back. As usual it depends on your spec and what you do yourself. Most of all how good you are at making yourself forget what you've spent

Hi Guye,

Yeah unfortunately after looking long and hard at my shed I just don't think it will work as I also have to get my pathfinder in there as well. The garage is a double car garage which would be perfect for just building a cobra but not building a cobra and parking another car. Not too mention my girlfriends car will have to park out the front. My choice of house may not have been the wisest idea now.

Btw your build is coming along nicely its looking really good well done. I look forward to seeing it finished. Looks like you will be the test case for rego of PACE here in Victoria. I don't imagine it will be too much of a drama given there is one on the road already and with the build quality of the kit.

Good luck

Andrew

[Modena]

Andrew have a browse through some of the shed threads on here....while there are some cavernous examples, there are also people who have built Cobras in less space than you have, don't let it stop you.