Old Vette or New Cobra

[tpiini]

I'm slightly off topic, but I've had four Corvettes. The oldest of which, however, is a only a '73. Since I got the Cobra, I have no desire to drive either of the two Corvettes I have left. The big difference for me is that I can do whatever I want to the Cobra. With the Corvettes, there's the "purist" instinct which keeps me from modifying them from their stock appearance. And parts are outrageously expensive for them to keep them in nice shape.

I always had fun in them, but they just don't compare to the Cobra for being a blast to drive and for drawing a crowd. The only other car I've ever driven that draws (almost, but not quite) as much attention at traffic signals & gas stations is a Viper.

Tough call though if I'd sell a C1 or a C2 to get a Cobra. That's more of a financial decision in my book. The early Corvettes are only going up in value. But if I were only considering the fun of driving it, The Cobra wins by a mile.