[DrivinWest]

Hey all,

As you can see, I've been lurking in these forums for *gasp* almost 11 years. It looks like I'm selling my beloved 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2 today. I've always said that I'd never sell that car unless it meant getting a Cobra. Well, here I am. The only thing that keeps me from breaking into man-tears over the sale of my Mustang is the thought of a new Cobra.

I used to think that I'd get a Factory Five, but time, experience, and arguably the lack of both has resulted in me looking for a roller (though I really want to build an FFR spec racer one day). I'm also more interested in authenticity than I am all out track performance, so I think the Superformance MkIII probably meets my needs more than an FFR does. I'm also going to keep my ear to the ground on the new Hurricanes, but I suspect that a Superformance is in my future.

I'm hoping to learn from the experience that you guys have garnered. I'm wondering if you could share anything that you've learned about SPFs (and Cobras in general) that you wish you had known before getting into the hobby. Any advice is much appreciated.

So far, here's what I'm thinking I want in a new Cobra:

- 15" wheels with Goodyear Gumballs - I love that old school race look!
- Dark Silver / Silver stripes - It looks great, and the resale value seems good on this combo. Maybe white on blue instead (authenticity and all)
- A stroked 351W (408? 427?) rather than a big block. I know it's not authentic, but the weight benefit from stoplight to stoplight would be fun
- Quick-jack bumpers rather than hoops. Not sure why, I just like it that way.
- Stainless > Chrome/Nickel
- The rest I'm still considering...