Original Car aluminum panel finish

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by Alfa02

I agree Buzz, about this person sticking around to learn. But I don't know why he can't tell us, at the very least the history of this car without giving us a CSX#, to help him with the correct era of restoration they're going for. Was it only a street car, raced sometime in its life by a privateer, or ??? It seems it would only benefit him & the owner in the end. But what do I know Cheers Tom.

Hi Tom. I'd love to hear more details as well but for understandable reasons there seems to always be a lot of secrecy and intrigue surrounding anything to do with original Cobras. Hopefully the OP will stay a while and we'll get to see/hear something interesting. It's happened so many times over the years and I just find it a terrible shame when someone comes here respectfully with some polite questions and is immediately greeted with a barrage of flack from self-styled experts and wannabe keepers of the flame just because they mention something about an original CSX car.

Yes, Cobras are rare and expensive, but so are lots of other cars. Thankfully, there are real experts and people in place to guard against forgery and fraud but outside of these issues, this HOBBY should be mainly about fun and enjoyment. The man with the means to buy and play with an original Cobra really doesn't - and shouldn't - give a hoot about some folks on a hobby forum getting all puffed up and self-important about what he's doing with HIS car. I'm sure not going to lose any sleep over it. Be nice though if the OP doesn't say screw this place (I probably would have) and stays and shares some details and hopefully some pics.