Flygirl You have to understand that this is a cobra from ERA. IMO nobody builds a better car. They have no control over the drivetrain. All these parts are either rebuildable or replacement easy.
Car may smoke a little on startup. Don't know how long it has sat in storage.
This would kill a sale for me.
Don't know how new the fuel is in the tank. Motor may not run right. Fuel may have gas stablizer in the fuel and still not run right.
Winter storage, I pull the rocker shafts to let all the valve springs close and keep out moisture. I seafoam the motor also with new
oil and filter.
Spark plugs will need a change.
I would ask the owner reason for selling?? I would ask him to take the car to a locate garage to but on lift and have mechanic look it over. Someone will have to pay. I don't know who's car this is but find another cobra guy who knows what to look for with ERA cars.
Road test will tell alot. If it's an FE motor, chances are it has a small leak.
Don't be in a rush to buy it. Do a couple of different day trips to look and drive the car. Look at tires for any abuse, they don't lie. Ineer rear fenders also. Spider cracks in the paint, possible damage. I think the rest you have got covered. Don't look at how beautiful the car looks
Look at how sound it is.
Have any questions add to the thread. Hope deal works out. Look forward to having more women drivers with cobras.
Last Idea, have ERA look the car over, NOBODY is better than them and you will get nothing but the truth. This is a large amount of money and you want to be sure, that's all.
Rick L. Ps if the car doesn't have something like power steering, ERA can install it for easier driving. Something to think about.
