Old Vette or New Cobra

[Tommy]

I own a 1963 Corvette coupe I bought in 1978 and an Everett-Morrison Cobra replica that was built around 1995. I've driven the Corvette cross country twice and it was my daily driver for many years including five years while I lived in Germany. It is now mostly restored and, with air conditioning, is still pleasant for long distance driving. I'm not in the market to sell it, but if I did I believe I'd be able to get back all of the money I've spent on it over the years.

The Cobra is much more primitive. I bought it for a track car and it is far quicker, faster and better handling than the Vette. When the weather is right, there is nothing better than a ride in the Cobra, provided I don't have to go too far. If it matters to you, the Cobra gets a little more attention from strangers. But I doubt that I will be able to recoup all of the money I 've spent on it.

Would I sell the Corvette to get a Cobra replica? No, I didn't. The Corvette is too much a part of my life and is the only hobby I have that can be cashed in for all I've spent on it if I ever need to do so. If money is no object, sell the Corvette and try the Cobra for a while. But, if money is no object, why not own both?