What Made You Buy Or Build You Cobra ?

[2bars]

I have been a car nut as long as I can remember. My first 20 working years were as a mechanic. That started in the 70's so I had my day working on some cars that are collectible now, but just used then. Even though I loved my Jeep, I have always been a ford nut. So the 427 was the holy grail. Maybe "The Gumball Rally" movie brought the engine and car together for me.
Had posters of it for years. When life gave me the opportunity to get one, I looked long and hard at the CSX continuations cars. When I sat in them, I didn't like the way I fit. But now I was committed to have one. Kept shopping and decided on a Superformance. I started with a 428, because I already owned the engine. That was in 2005. And now, it is getting a 427 installed. Finally got there.
I still own the same jeep after 43 years so I do not think the Cobra is going anywhere soon. Its other stable mate is a 2012 GT500 and there is no doubt, the Cobra holds the cool award.
Now as for driving. I like to be able to drive my vehicles for what they were designed to do. My jeep has logged many a off road mile. My F350 tows and hauls, my GT500 has been pushed at the track, so now I am excited to competently drive a 427 Cobra on a road course (track). then cruise to a car show, dirt and all.