Question for those that have owned Shelby Cobras/replicas

[GregWeld]

I met her - in an unusual way..... parking the OUSCI cars in front of the Museum so we could get a photo... and then tour the museum. This was - of course - a closed event.... and I was sending the OUSCI cars one way - and the supporting folks etc to a different area.

A gentleman rolls up in a Shelby Super Snake - with a nice lady passenger - and stopped so that I could ask who they were with - and park them accordingly..... The guy says nicely "we're here with the museum" - but by the time he could spit that out - she had gotten out of the car and came around to introduce herself. LOL -- She was so sweet -- not a "do you know who I am" attitude.... just thanked me for volunteering - asked if I was having fun - if I'd seen the museum before - and just made me feel like we were just having a nice chat. Made some nice comments about the cool cars being parked and what a killer shot that was going to be etc. She was so gracious.

[fleet]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I met her - in an unusual way..... parking the OUSCI cars in front of the Museum so we could get a photo... and then tour the museum. This was - of course - a closed event.... and I was sending the OUSCI cars one way - and the supporting folks etc to a different area.

A gentleman rolls up in a Shelby Super Snake - with a nice lady passenger - and stopped so that I could ask who they were with - and park them accordingly..... The guy says nicely "we're here with the museum" - but by the time he could spit that out - she had gotten out of the car and came around to introduce herself. LOL -- She was so sweet -- not a "do you know who I am" attitude.... just thanked me for volunteering - asked if I was having fun - if I'd seen the museum before - and just made me feel like we were just having a nice chat. Made some nice comments about the cool cars being parked and what a killer shot that was going to be etc. She was so gracious.

Greg,

Talk about lasting first impressions...wow.

Very cool story.

Thanks for sharing that.

[GregWeld]

It's been pouring here for the last two days --- such is life at high altitudes..... the Cobras are supposed to be returning here today -- since all of their trailers are here in the parking lot.

Times like these I'd prefer something with a top and windows and heat and A/C.... They're on a 1000 mile trip in the mountains.... today's high so far is 47*

[Fluid Power]

Here is one for sale:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...302361796.html

[Fluid Power]

Or perhaps this.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282648504152


This is just nuts!

Darren

[fleet]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

It's been pouring here for the last two days --- such is life at high altitudes..... the Cobras are supposed to be returning here today -- since all of their trailers are here in the parking lot.

Times like these I'd prefer something with a top and windows and heat and A/C.... They're on a 1000 mile trip in the mountains.... today's high so far is 47*

Like you suggested Greg, a C2 roadster done right and equipped with a/c, p/s and p/w offers way more useability.

But if rawness is the #1 priority, there is a Cobra in every flavor.

[fleet]

Originally Posted by Fluid Power

Here is one for sale:

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/c...302361796.html

Originally Posted by Fluid Power

Or perhaps this.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282648504152


This is just nuts!

Darren

Thanks for the links Darren.

[RDuke]

It all depends on how you build it. Sometimes they are a PITA to deal with, sometimes they are a pleasure to drive. It costs a little more to build it yourself vs. buying it, but you can modify it to make it what you want.

After 6 or 7 muscle car builds, I dipped my toes into the cobra replica world last year and built this. Overall it was about the same work/price as a full muscle car build (lower end PT build) but I'm pleased with the comfort and ease of use. The top works great and stores away in the trunk.

If you go this route, make sure you first research registration. It varies wildly by state. I ended up spending 2m to register it, including nearly a dozen meetings/inspections and having to buy an older car, having it crushed to do an epa energy credit transfer for emissions exemption. I won't be doing that again anytime soon.

Build thread:
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...15-quot-wheels)

Finished product:

[DBasher]

No stripes, scoop or side pipes....looks perfect!
Nice work.

[fleet]

RDuke,

I read your great build thread.

Very informative plus lots of pics.

Highly recommended reading for anyone interested in building a Factory Five '65 Roadster'.

Great job.

Hope you post some driving vids here at some point.