New to Cobras - Page 2

t walgamuth · #21 (**permalink**) 01-25-2018, 07:31 PM

I can relate to that!

Nice looking Europa! RIght color too!

t walgamuth · #22 (**permalink**) 01-30-2018, 05:21 AM

Got home from CA on SAturday eve. Yesterday I covered my check and activated my Hagerty Insurance. It feels real now! It should arrive here in a week or ten days with any luck.

Woo hoo!

Mark IV · #23 (**permalink**) 01-30-2018, 06:50 AM

If anyone is looking for a Europa I have a disassembled 73 twin cam, 5 speed for sale.

t walgamuth · #24 (**permalink**) 04-30-2018, 02:00 AM

My Lotus 7 Replica dedicated Autocrosser is sold and gone now. I can concentrate on my Cobra now.

cycleguy55 · #25 (**permalink**) 04-30-2018, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark IV

If anyone is looking for a Europa I have a disassembled 73 twin cam, 5 speed for sale.

40+ years ago I was thinking of buying a Europa. I'm about 6'3" and was around 160 lbs. back then and entry/exit required far too many contortions. I'm far from heavy now, but certainly nowhere near 160 lbs., so a Europa is definitely not in my future.

I don't know who Colin Chapman had in mind with the Europa, but it certainly wasn't me!

t walgamuth · #26 (**permalink**) 05-01-2018, 05:45 AM

I recently rode in an Elise at an autocross. It had a fixed roof so probaly it was an Exchige. It was tricky for a 68 year old man who is 5' 8 and 205# but I wriggled in and out of it. Its pretty tough getting out of my cobra too but worth the effort.

40k Later · #27 (**permalink**) 05-05-2018, 08:07 PM

Your Cobra looks amazing just the way it is, ESPECIALLY with that 8 stack sticking through the hood. Looks bad ass.

t walgamuth · #28 (**permalink**) 05-06-2018, 03:40 PM

Thanks! I agree. I am working on usability issues. Aesthetically I like it as is.