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66gtk 12-28-2015 08:22 PM

Some Cobras age nicely
 
This ERA turns 20 years old this year.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T...izcobraweb.jpg

Ron61 12-29-2015 04:24 AM

That does look good for a 20 year old car if it has been driven much.

Ron :)

*13* 12-29-2015 04:55 AM

They all look better with age. Grit!

sea2jet 12-29-2015 05:35 AM

It is aging well if the Woolten wool hasn't turned Green yet, LOL....

PeteF 12-29-2015 06:02 AM

ERAs age nicely
 
Yes they do, 15 years and 47,000 miles on ERA2041.http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../DSC021671.JPG

patrickt 12-29-2015 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by *13* (Post 1376113)
They all look better with age. Grit!

Yes, they really do look better after a few years. The shiny parts aren't "as shiny," the hues are gentler, and there are points of slight wear that add a genuineness to the overall effect. If I could push a button today and have my car go back to the look it had ten years ago when it rolled off the truck from New Britain, I wouldn't do it -- it looks better now than it did on day one..:cool:

desgros@vtlink. 12-29-2015 02:57 PM

A work of art
 
An ERA Cobra is well built and when so cared for it will always look and show well. They are works of art and should be so taken care of.

ERA AC 289 Slabside #3010

awfink55 12-30-2015 06:54 PM

My ERA #448 was built 20 years ago, she has 8K miles on the clock. Aside from some small pitting on some of the chrome and a few stone dinks, she looks absolutely beautiful. She has that Patina that makes even knowledgeable folks think twice if she is a Shelby original. That's why I waited for an ERA to come my way.................

xb-60 12-30-2015 07:09 PM

I love ERAs! This one is particularly nice; great colour, roadster dash (and no stripes!). Beautiful!

Cheers,
Glen

Tim7139 12-31-2015 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1376125)
Yes, they really do look better after a few years. The shiny parts aren't "as shiny," the hues are gentler, and there are points of slight wear that add a genuineness to the overall effect. If I could push a button today and have my car go back to the look it had ten years ago when it rolled off the truck from New Britain, I wouldn't do it -- it looks better now than it did on day one..:cool:

Well.....except for, you know....the color.:JEKYLHYDE

RICK LAKE 01-01-2016 05:11 AM

Aged well
 
ERA #428 is 20+ years olds and aged like a fine whiskey. No body cracks, Paint looks good when with the 16 years of track wear and tear. 2nd motor change and trans, faster and still tight. Great product from the guys in Ct.
Now how do we help Peter P. with ageing:eek::confused::rolleyes:;):LOL::LOL::LOL:
Rick L

desgros@vtlink. 01-01-2016 05:31 AM

Peter and aging
 
Santa delivered Vermont maple syrup to Peter at the outstanding Christmas party last month. No doubt that will help with aging.
ERA #3010 Slabside 289.

1985 CCX 01-01-2016 10:10 AM

My old Contemporary after a buff and fluff.... Quality Cobras last .....
Born on date of June 1982 making it 33 yrs, it does have some ERA parts thanks to Peter P and Bob.
These used to be ERA biggest competition hence the post.
Current owner is fifth owner Stefano Greco from down under

66gtk 01-01-2016 11:52 AM

Jeff. . Where did that roll bar come from? Nice car!

desgros@vtlink. 01-01-2016 11:56 AM

Still looking good!
 
Jeff,

Your "old" Cobra still looks beautiful!

289 FIA's and 289 Slabside's are true to the first Shelby Cobras.

ERA #3010 289 Slabside

ZOERA-SC7XX 01-01-2016 01:29 PM

Love my ERA 427 Cobra just as much as the day I finished it and took it for its first ride

1985 CCX 01-01-2016 01:46 PM

You can get roll bar from Racewhere
John does the correct 1 3/8" tube at 0.120 wall
Racewhere
1 (760) 213-3292

sharpe 1 01-01-2016 06:33 PM

age
 
My Midstates is 20 years old this year. It looks new still except for some road rash.


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