[bobcowan]

Most Cobra's are owned and driven by Old Guys. When remember that all muscle cars had a stick and a third pedal. In our brains, It can't be a muscle car without a clutch.

That being said, I put a 6 speed auto in mine, and I love it. It shifts faster than I ever could.

I think that the stick is over-valued. Not many of us are willing to even consider an auto, unless they have some very specific reason.