Question for those that have owned Shelby Cobras/replicas - Page 11 - Lateral-g Forums

**Ketzer** · #**101** 09-12-2017, 07:21 AM

I've never had the desire to own a Cobra but I have enjoyed the veiwpoints in this thread! A lot of it could be applied to most hotrods....

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**102** 09-12-2017, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ketzer

I've never had the desire to own a Cobra but I have enjoyed the veiwpoints in this thread! A lot of it could be applied to most hotrods....

Good point...

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**103** 09-12-2017, 08:34 AM

Besides Factory Five (which I need to study a lot more) another popular replica I found is Backdraft.

I like the pro-touring vibe some of them have too. Uses a suspension system based on a BMW M3 suspendion iirc.

Optional 'GT' fender treatment. Personally I'd pass on it...

**GregWeld** · #**104** 09-12-2017, 08:41 AM

Quit talking and buy something.

**GregWeld** · #**105** 09-12-2017, 08:52 AM

Backdraft is a Florida company --- now's the time to strike a deal. They'll be in need of cash for cleanup.

Remember these are glass bodied cars --- therefore are not "expensive" to start with. They have several in stock and ready for you to install a motor. Pick up the phone and buy something.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**106** 09-12-2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

NEVER EVER EVER NEVER buy a car you haven't looked at with your own eyes and DRIVEN YOURSELF. It's a 100K car -- spend $1500 on airfare and a hotel room. If you can't do that -- then you shouldn't be buying anything.

No buyee over the phone.

See above.

**GregWeld** · #**107** 09-12-2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

No buyee over the phone.

See above.

They still fly airplanes.....

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**108** 09-12-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

They still fly airplanes.....

Yep.

Found one especially for Florida...Bruh

(No offense to our Florida folks of course).

These guys are Backdraft dealers and are a lot closer.

http://www.toybarncars.com/inventory?page=2

Found a Vette in the same state too.

**GregWeld** · #**109** 09-12-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosmo mentis

No buyee over the phone.

See above.

Ah ----- WTF..... forgot you're not dealing with Charley

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**110** 09-12-2017, 11:57 AM

I don't mind if I have to take a plane ride... gives me a chance to catch up on my reading.