I am so sorry that it has taken so long to respond back to this forum. Since the last time that I have posted to this specific thread, I have taken several pictures of the possible Hi-Tech Motorsports Cobra. After taking so many photographs, it has been difficult to upload them to the photograph albums that are provided by this website. Since the long length of time of upload and image resizing, I have opted to use a third party website to arrange a photograph album of the vehicle.
Here is a link to the photo-album:
Pictures of the 1965 Hi-Tech Motorsports Cobra
Once again, keep in mind that this Cobra was in rough condition when it was repossessed several years ago. The original motor upon repossession was a 351 Cleveland that been restored in the past year. Almost Any part or piece of the car that was missing was ordered from official Cobra restoration websites that provide authentic pieces.
Now, let us be honest:
- The motor is more than undesirable, the motor is not overdone but is nicely clean, which would definitely hurt the value of the car. The motor was restored by a professional speed shop that has direct connections with Jack Roush and his services. These individuals often provide Tony Stewart engines for his dirt track teams.
- The gauges are another weak aspect of the car. As of tomorrow, my father and I are going to spend a little bit of money to add period-correct gauges that include the reverse speedometer and glove-box.
- We are also tempted in purchasing the twin cooling fans that are often found inside of the car's front opening to help keep radiator cooler.
- Once again....it is a five-speed, which is not correct. Blah. If we were to change the five speed to a four speed, we would need to order new pipes and re-do several aspects of the car to accommodate the change. Overall, based on Mecum prices and Barrett Jackson prices, we are not convinced that it is fiscally worth while.
With these pictures, do you guys have ANY idea how much this car could be worth? Yes, we may be interested in selling it at some point in the near future.
Has it been confirmed that this Cobra was constructed by Tom DiAntonio from the early to mid 1990's or was the car built by a different individual and/or a different period of time?