05-16-2010, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by DrivinWest
Many thanks to all for the replies. I think my research goes back over 25 years when my dad brought me to the Contemporary Classic factory in Mamaroneck, NY. I've wanted a Cobra ever since! I've had a 56 Bel-Air, 68 Mustang convertible, and 67 Mustang Fastback since then. I've loved them all, but a Cobra is what I've always really wanted.
It seems that going used probably makes the most sense. I sure didn't get out of my Mustang what I put into it, and I can't imagine a Cobra being any different. While I may have to spend some extra time looking for the right car, what's a few more years!?
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Used is the way to go when buying a Cobra.........When looking at used SPF's, I suggest a chassis number above 1400 as they have the majority of the early chassis bugs worked out at the factory by then. Might I also suggest that you check shock mounts (cannot remember if the issue was fronts or rears), check with the SCOF folks as they are up on all this stuff). Most of all, relax, take your time, and you'll find that sometimes the hunt is half the fun.
Yours In Fords,
Bill S.
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