quest for cobra

[Cobra Okie]

Hi Oscar, welcome to the Cobra frenzy, it'll likely drive you nuts if you let it! I can only add what I've experienced myself, and am very happy with the decision made. Looked for a couple years at E-Bay, other used Cobra ad sites, ck'd all the manufactures web sites, compared, scanned ClubCobra, all the usual stuff. In the end I decided to buy a "turn-key" from B & B in Granby, Mo., and have been extremely happy with the experience. Why a turn-key? Simply age, didn't want to spend any time in the garage building something I should be out driving. Had thought of getting a used Cobra, then make any mod's necessary to have the car I really wanted. Talked with the folks at B & B, and they made such a great deal, I couldn't turn it down. Got a new, full turn-key Cobra w/ a fiberglass top, mild 302, T5, etc. and it's been one of the best decisions I've made in years! Surely didn't want a race machine, but more a driver that would be fun to drive all the time, and I did just that, put on over 10K miles the first year! The folks at B & B were nice enough to allow me to stop by frequently to take pic's, so in the end I ended up having a very nice build book full of construction pic's. The car has been fabulous, beyond any expectations, near zero problems too. In the first couple thousand miles had a bad ignition module and a bad voltage regulator and that's all, both covered by B & B immediately. The past two years have been flawless, zero problems, runs great, fun to drive, decent mileage (around 18 in town), couldn't be happier. You owe it to yourself to at least look at their stuff, in my experience a quality product from folks that know Cobras, will build it any "flavor" you like, and build a darn good product. I couldn't be more pleased with mine!

Good luck on your quest, keep all of us on the site posted of your decision.

[gsharapa]

Here is a real nice finished Hurricane that has aluminum hood, doors and truck. I think it is close to your price range and something to consider.

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=2647&cat=2

[Tommy]

Oscar,
Here are a few more thoughts to add to what's already been said. First, know that some cars like the Superformance are mostly factory assembled, so there is a degree of consistency in their build quality. Other like the Everett-Morrison are individually assembled, so each car reflects the preferences, experience and skill of its builder. Some individually built cars are great and some are not even safe. Unless you know a lot about car construction, have someone you trust inspect the car before you buy it.

Your preference for a 4" round tube frame with IRS makes it sound like you are leaning toward an Everett-Morrison, perhaps with a Corvette suspension. I've been very happy with mine, but understand that this combo limits your wheel choices. You won't be able to get the traditional deep dish look with this. I mention this to reinforce what was said in some of the earlier posts. The first thing you need to decide is what you are going to do with your Cobra. Is your priority authentic looks, car show trophies, easy cruising, occasional trips to the drags or the race track, good gas mileage, or really big horsepower numbers you can put behind your signature when you post on the forum? Once you decide why you want the car, it will be easier to suggest a particular car for you to consider. Good luck with the search.