GT40 or Cobra?

[cobrarob]

I driven both cars , I can tell you that there is absolutely no comparison when it comes to attention on the road , the FORD GT gets more attention than anything I have ever driven , so much so you continue to worry about someone running into you which is probably why I dont drive it very much

I can sometimes drive the cobra for miles without anybody so much as noticing me and without being modest my cobra is not hard to look at with a 585HP 427 it is a beast , titanium and black , SPF 17" fully polished wheels , 335s , lowered to the ground

The FORD GT is unlike the replica GTs in so many ways I cant even begin to go into it , most people will drive a lifetime and never see a FORD GT on the road , there are a dozen cobras in my neighbourhood

Also dont forget the FORD GT is a classic and will appreciate with age , unfortunately none of our replicars will ever get that chance

I feel comfortable talking on this topic as I cannot be critical either way as I am on both sides of the fence

As previously noted on this thread , just my $.02

[Jeff Frigo]

Originally Posted by cobrarob

Also dont forget the FORD GT is a classic and will appreciate with age , unfortunately none of our replicars will ever get that chance

Sorry, but no cars that have been made in the thousands (4038) in the past 30 years have apprieciated in value. Seen GT's with less than 5k miles for $120k already. Bought my ERA for $40k 11 years ago, could selll it for $50k fairly easilly today.

Thank you for the rest of the input though.

[PatBuckley]

Ah, the old GT vs GT40 argument.

I think the new GT's are butt ugly and more suited to fat old men.

GT40's on the other hand are beautifully svelte and better suited to race driver types.

Bony had a GT, I have a GT40.

Just my .02

[Jeff Frigo]

Originally Posted by PatBuckley

Ah, the old GT vs GT40 argument.

I think the new GT's are butt ugly and more suited to fat old men.

GT40's on the other hand are beautifully svelte and better suited to race driver types.

Just my .02

Thank you. I would never even consider a new GT.

[cobrarob]

Ah, the old GT vs GT40 argument.

I think the new GT's are butt ugly and more suited to fat old men.

GT40's on the other hand are beautifully svelte and better suited to race driver types.

Bony had a GT, I have a GT40.

Just my .02

funny I was thinking the same thing about a CAV GT40 , I was just to nice to bring it up , but now that you mention it !!!

[cobrakidz]

Considering all the smiles I got from driving the Superformance car I would have to say "Cobra".

[Jeff Frigo]

Originally Posted by cobrakidz

Considering all the smiles I got from driving the Superformance car I would have to say "Cobra".

Compared to what?

[PatBuckley]

Originally Posted by cobrarob

funny I was thinking the same thing about a CAV GT40 , I was just to nice to bring it up , but now that you mention it !!!

All in fun.

[Chaplin]

Hi Pat!

[RACER X #99]

Originally Posted by PatBuckley

Ah, the old GT vs GT40 argument.

I think the new GT's are butt ugly and more suited to fat old men.



Just my .02

Hey that's not true. Back in my old neighborhood there was this Attorney with a Ford GT and he wasn't old.

RD

[PatBuckley]

Hi Cranky!

I'm guessing it was an original GT show car?

How are things?

[RACER X #99]

Originally Posted by PatBuckley

Hi Cranky!

I'm guessing it was an original GT show car?

How are things?

Things are pretty good Pat, I am right in the middle of NASCAR country but still close enough to VIR for some road racing fun.
No longer own a Cobra and just bought an old mans car. Mustang GT 6 speed and Brembo's. NC is just a little too hot to enjoy a roadster in the summer.
Watkins Glen next your for SAAC 37

Nice collection you have now.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Jeff Frigo

Sorry, but no cars that have been made in the thousands (4038) in the past 30 years have apprieciated in value. Seen GT's with less than 5k miles for $120k already. Bought my ERA for $40k 11 years ago, could selll it for $50k fairly easilly today.

Thank you for the rest of the input though.

Those are rebuilt FGTs at that pricepoint. They are appreciating already for quality cars etc. Holding price in this market is essentially appreciation.

I can tell you quite easily which would sell quicker... your ERA with a $50k buy it now on ebay vs. a non-salvage well kept FGT at $120k buy it now.

[PatBuckley]

That may be, but I would still rather have a real sports car like a Porsche or a Ferrari.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by PatBuckley

That may be, but I would still rather have a real sports car like a Porsche or a Ferrari.

Now we're talking.

[Le Mans]

All these cars Will be a good imvestment As the global economy stumbles and stock markets crash

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by cobrarob

I driven both cars , I can tell you that there is absolutely no comparison when it comes to attention on the road , the FORD GT gets more attention than anything I have ever driven , so much so you continue to worry about someone running into you which is probably why I dont drive it very much

I can sometimes drive the cobra for miles without anybody so much as noticing me and without being modest my cobra is not hard to look at with a 585HP 427 it is a beast , titanium and black , SPF 17" fully polished wheels , 335s , lowered to the ground

The FORD GT is unlike the replica GTs in so many ways I cant even begin to go into it , most people will drive a lifetime and never see a FORD GT on the road , there are a dozen cobras in my neighbourhood

Also dont forget the FORD GT is a classic and will appreciate with age , unfortunately none of our replicars will ever get that chance

I feel comfortable talking on this topic as I cannot be critical either way as I am on both sides of the fence

As previously noted on this thread , just my $.02

Actually, I have seen as many Ford GTs on the road as Cobra replicas.