I want a cobra, how and why

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Originally Posted by leroy17

Welcome.

Don't get caught up in the ford/chev motor thing. When you are cruising down an open road, sitting in a little seat with the wind in your hair, the heat of the sun burning your head, and your heart skipping a beat with excitement driving a hot rod version of your childhood dream. You will not care if its ford, lexus, Chevy, viper of any other V8 (or v10). The fun is in the drive, never underestimate that.

If an outright build is a little daunting, go a rebuild or refurb. Plenty to enjoy and learn on the way, with one that has been registered, and trust me, you get plenty of opportunities to personalise it to how you like, address some past issues, and learn a whole lotta stuff you never knew before.

Whatever you do, don't just leave it as a dream, or someone's else's thing........ Make it yours.

Also, I work in a bank with numbers, a calculator and stuff, and at best would describe myself as a weekend remover and fitter, so if a bank Johnny can do it, I am sure you can.

I appreciate what you are saying leroy, I have enjoyed reading your rebuild thread. I think a new build is where I am at, I have always thought of the cobra as quintessentially ford. Was a little surprised to see so many chevs, then wondered was it a price, adr/rego or availability issue.