Old Vette or New Cobra

[ZOERA-SC7XX]

I agree that Vettes are fun to own and drive. I've had my '76 L82 full option car for about twenty-one years now and wouldn't think of selling it (I'm kinda glad it's not too valuable). When I was searching for a big block Vette to compliment my '76, I would have had to spend way more than my ERA would cost to build, and I'd wanted a big block Cobra since I was about thirteen years old. I simply just stopped by ERA in New Britain back in '05 and knew that's the car I would have. Now I have my cake and can eat it too! I'm quite happy with my decision.

[timhorr]

i sold my 65 conv corvette in jan of 05(at barrett-jackson, a good experience).327/365hp...side pipes..a great driver but by no means a trailer queen..i love the styling of the old detroit cars but the handling was 40 years old..So last year i bought a Backdraft...If you have never driven in one, it apples to watermellons...They are both loud, stinky (says my wife), and head turners...but the combination of todays BMW driving technology and 60's styling in nice to have...and the performance difference is substantial..no more "spongy" feel driving thru the texas hill country..

[BigGuy]

I had a ‘66 Corvette roadster 425/427 for many years and I traded it for a ‘67 roadster 435/427 3x2 w/ sidepipes. The Corvette is more of a cruising car because it is much more comfortable, and you can use the radio! I’ve driven it from Ohio to FL and back in it, I’m not sure I’d try that in the Cobra. The ‘67 Corvette has been a better investment, but the Cobra has that cool factor that does catch peoples eye.

The ‘67 vette is fast...... but, a Cobra is scary fast. The cobra hooks up better (a lot more rubber) and is much lighter. The Corvette’s rear wants to pass you sometimes, it’s still nothin’ like the wildness of Cobra.

Production car vs. hand made car, etc. Makes it harder to compare, I think they are apples to oranges. I’m glad I was fortunate enough that I did not have to sell one for the other.

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[ack fia]

I sold my 1956 Corvette (many NCRS top flights, even at Nationals) for an ERA FIA. Yes, the Corvette is appreciating but the ERA is a lot more fun. I doubt if I could do a track event at WGI or LRP in the old Vet.
I've been a member of NCRS for many years but always wanted a tube frame, V8 sports racer.
I recently lusted after a continuation Scarab, but I would have to sell the ERA. I guess I'll have to be happy with a new Boss 331/500hp crate motor.
Pat