Old Vette or New Cobra - Page 2

Dwight · #1 (**permalink**) 04-17-2007, 04:21 AM

great thread

I've always loved Vettes and Cobra. I was in high school in the 60's when the Vette and Cobra were at war.

Dwight

jwd · #2 (**permalink**) 04-17-2007, 06:59 AM

Why not have both. I've had my 60 Corvette for 31 years. I was offered an insane amount of money for it last year but I just couldn't get rid of it. Instead, I built a Cobra to keep it company.

mtml427 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 04:15 PM

I have had four Corvettes; a 67 convertible 427/400hp (drove like a truck); a 69 350/350 convertible (drove nicely but no wow factor); a 72 LT-1 a/c coupe (not very fast and really hot inside); currently own a 65 fuelie convertible (in need of restoration). I have never owned a Cobra (although I thought I bought one once). I have made money on every Corvette. Unless I was able to purchase an original 2000 or 3000 CSX Cobra there is little chance of making money on any continuation or replica car. With that said I am ready to buy a Cobra and delay the restoration of the Vette. To have something to drive and enjoy exceeds the pleasure of simply showing a Corvette. Modifications probably won't matter on a Cobra where they would drag the Vette down in value. I think are too many critics in the Vette circle and many simply in it for the pleasure in the Cobra circle. I do plan to keep the Corvette though. Good luck with your decision.

Got the Bug · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 04:30 PM

Rodney - Post some pictures of your toys when you get a chance. I always liked the Tiger...I think I got hooked after watching "Get Smart".

RodKnock · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Doug, I sold the Tiger a couple months back. I posted a terrible picture of my Vette on page 4 of this thread:

Most Beautiful Muscle Car

I've owned it since '83. It now has a 540 BBC with a Tremec. It dyno'ed at 646 HP, but the Corvette is heavier than the Cobra by about 1,000 lbs. It's also registered and being pre-'75, there's no smog. Unlike other "almost" cars that I own.

Gene Gorman · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Jerry. I have owned 5 Corvettes. Two years ago I was looking for a Cobra or other toy. My wife said "Why don't you just buy a normal car like a new Corvette." I bought a 07 Corvette. After a year of modifications including a supercharger it is not normal anymore. I have been thru the N.C.R.S. thing with my '67 getting Top Flights and the Duntov awards and Bloomington gold. At that point it was just taking up garage space only coming out for shows. So I sold it and replaced it with a Superformance Cobra with a alum. Shelby 427 with 484ci. What a blast to drive. The 07 C0rvette with 585rwhp is faster but the Cobra scares the sh#* out of you every time you drive it. I do miss the '67 but I can't have more than 3 toys at the same time. No room.

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Revman · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 05:23 PM

I currently have two vettes, a 69 Coupe and a 01 Convertible and I just bought a backdraft cobra. No sense of letting it go down in the stock market. I can tell you if you drive a Cobra like most people drive Cobras, you will break the old corvette if you drive it like that. The power to weight ratio on the Cobra is amazing. Having both, I would definately take the Cobra over the old corvette.

Revman

fkemmerer · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 07:11 AM

Best bet is to own one of each. I think that the C2 Corvette and the Cobra have got to be the two most desirable street drivable cars ever. I've currently got a 1963 Corvette and I'm bulding a Cobra Roadster. Some picutures of each are attached.

Here's the Covette:

And here's some shots of the Cobra which is work in progress:

trs900 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 07:19 AM

Those are 2 nice cars and that engine is super nice, actually both engines are super nice

bret a ewing · #10 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 12:53 PM

Have a C2, love it. Easy driving, rides real nice, handles just fine, stops OK, top goes up/down quick, easy to work on - no problems. Both cars are classics. I would not be able to get rid of either.

SPF2245 · #11 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 01:29 PM

I've owned a 1970 'vette with a 350 and 4spd, other then engine internals (436 RWHP), it was bone stock. The 'vette was more (yes) fun to drive everyday (I had both a hardtop and soft top)...because you could and I did. However, nothing approaches the pure excitement for 10 seconds of WOT in a cobra. Sold the vette and miss it often, would I sell the cobra for the vette...maybe when I'm old and grey and need door locks again.

Maurice Johnson · #12 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 01:42 PM

Only Hal Copple could take a thread title like this one, and turn it into a love story. The Cobra always wins !!!

Rick Parker · #13 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Nothing I have ever owned can compare to a well sorted out Cobra

Best statement about one of these fire breathers.

Amen to that clink

lamaluv · #14 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 04:09 PM

My neighbor refers to my Cobra as being "rude, crude and socially unacceptible". I think that this a pretty accurate discription of the car and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Dick

CHANMADD · #15 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 05:39 PM

Having been a used car dealer my whole life I have had the opportunity to drive many and most exciting cars out there. None have ever had what the Cobra has... its hard to actually put your finger on exactly what it is..but as said above a well sorted out Cobra is hard to beat!!