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geopar@gvtc.com 09-03-2009 03:08 PM

What to purchase--want a Cobra
 
Okay,
Have a friend that wants a turn key, fast, well built, excellent handling, excellent stopping, fast shifting, reliable, beautiful, no hassel, get in and go Cobra.
What do we look for and what should we pay?
Don't care if engine is Ford or Chevy, just want tremendous HP with suspension that matches, well sorted out vehicle.
Thanks,
george
210 213 7004
geopar@gvtc.com

Texas-Saluki 09-03-2009 03:49 PM

JBL all the way
 
well JBL is the only way to get all of that :)

H-Rod 09-03-2009 04:00 PM

A guy I work with told me about this Craigslist ad:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/ctd/1340440797.html

I know NOTHING about the above ad, car or seller.
But I bet somebody in here might. :D

zrayr 09-03-2009 04:06 PM

there is a pecking order of manufacturers in terms of quality. I'll leave it to others more expert to list it.

does your friend care about resale value, customer service, etc.

Z. Ray

elmariachi 09-03-2009 04:53 PM

Anyone thinking of buying a Cobra replica or kit should do some homework, and given that you used terms like "turn-key" and "well sorted out," I would advise you to talk to a few builders that offer turn-key cars. This would include Keith Craft, Kirkham etc. Your local Superformance and Backdraft dealers might be worth talking to as well. For someone new to this sport, the cars may all look the same. They absolutely are not. And the most expensive Cobra does not always mean you get all of what was on your laundry list above.

Dwight 09-03-2009 04:56 PM

Coach Mike Hurricane

601 hp Keith Craft 428, TKO 600, 9" rear end, Heater, Hard top with side windows, the best of everything.

You drive it home! No issues, none. $45,000


Dwight algunruner@aol.com


http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/11230616.JPG

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/11230614.JPG

gsharapa 09-03-2009 05:00 PM

This Superformance in the classified section has a big HP NASCAR motor. Price is right and he wants to move it. I'm not into green or dual roll bars but it's got the big motor!!

http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds...uct=2370&cat=2

Bryan Anderson 09-03-2009 05:52 PM

B&B cobra
 
B&B offers a turnkey minus car everything is done less engine and trans for 27,000 ck our www.bandbroadster.com

mrmustang 09-03-2009 05:53 PM

Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon, check out my ERA for sale by clicking the link in my signature.:D



Bill S.

cobra cowboy 09-03-2009 07:59 PM

Check with James Yale here in Houston. Radical Roadsters of Texas. I believe he has one or two new backdrafts ready to go already. With Keith craft engines in them.

James Yale 281-352-3556

WildBill3 09-04-2009 03:30 AM

Yea James is a good guy he wont stear you wrong:)

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas-Saluki (Post 980364)
well JBL is the only way to get all of that :)

Know of any used ones for sale?

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zrayr (Post 980367)
there is a pecking order of manufacturers in terms of quality. I'll leave it to others more expert to list it.

does your friend care about resale value, customer service, etc.

Z. Ray

Maybe you could list the "pecking order" as no one else has offered?

Resale value is not as important as getting a reliable car at a decent price. Customer service/warrenty would be nice.
Car's home will be San Antonio, Texas.

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elmariachi (Post 980379)
Anyone thinking of buying a Cobra replica or kit should do some homework, and given that you used terms like "turn-key" and "well sorted out," I would advise you to talk to a few builders that offer turn-key cars. This would include Keith Craft, Kirkham etc. Your local Superformance and Backdraft dealers might be worth talking to as well. For someone new to this sport, the cars may all look the same. They absolutely are not. And the most expensive Cobra does not always mean you get all of what was on your laundry list above.

Will pay reasonable costs for inspections, and a finder's fee for the right car.

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwight (Post 980380)
Coach Mike Hurricane

601 hp Keith Craft 428, TKO 600, 9" rear end, Heater, Hard top with side windows, the best of everything.

You drive it home! No issues, none. $45,000


Dwight algunruner@aol.com

Please describe "best of everything".
Anyone here know this car?
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/11230616.JPG

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/11230614.JPG

Please describe "best of everything".
Anyone here know this car?

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 980393)
Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon, check out my ERA for sale by clicking the link in my signature.:D



Bill S.

Tell me about power, driveability, suspension, age/mileage, paint, reliability.
Thanks,
g.

geopar@gvtc.com 09-04-2009 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobra cowboy (Post 980419)
Check with James Yale here in Houston. Radical Roadsters of Texas. I believe he has one or two new backdrafts ready to go already. With Keith craft engines in them.

James Yale 281-352-3556

What should I expect to pay?
Will we do better (price wise) finding pre owned?

cobra cowboy 09-04-2009 09:04 AM

cost all depends on what you want.
It is worth the call.

RodKnock 09-04-2009 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geopar@gvtc.com (Post 980357)
Okay,
Have a friend that wants a turn key, fast, well built, excellent handling, excellent stopping, fast shifting, reliable, beautiful, no hassel, get in and go Cobra.
What do we look for and what should we pay?
Don't care if engine is Ford or Chevy, just want tremendous HP with suspension that matches, well sorted out vehicle.
Thanks,
george
210 213 7004
geopar@gvtc.com

What about an FFR (Factory Five Racing) Spec Racer? However, I don't know if there's a turn key available.

Uh, oh, I feel Patrick's presence. :LOL:

patrickt 09-04-2009 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodKnock (Post 980536)
What about an FFR (Factory Five Racing) Spec Racer? However, I don't know if there's a turn key available.

Uh, oh, I feel Patrick's presence. :LOL:


Yes, I'm hovering on this thread.:cool: Seriously though, a FFR spec car sounds perfect for these guys. That's exactly what I would recommend.


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