[Jack21]

In '63, & '64 the 260 and 289 Falcons were inspirational. They were small, lightweight, and powerful.

Ford had it all wrong with 2v carbs, and non limited slip differentials. Even the 260 powered Sunbeam Tigers, quick as they were used the wrong size tires (13"), wrong gearing (2.83), and a 2v carb.

We started putting tweaked 289's in TR-4's , and 327 SBC's in Healy 3000's.

The street scene on Cross Bay Blvd (Queens, NYC) would never be the same.

But the 427 Cobra was the epitomie of what a big block in a small, lightweight car, was supposed to be.

Today, the legend lives on. The fastest production sports car in the world. The Cobra, was then, and 35 years later still is what all sports cars aspire to be.

A Cobra is an awe inspiring living legend.

Owning, and driving one is an exercise in humility. It is an automotive legend that is universally recognized as an American automotive Icon. Up there with '66 Vette, '66 GTO, and '66 Cobra.

Why is it an exercise in humility? Because "Car people (motorheads), men, (and women!!!) instantly recognize the car and honor its' status. "Is it an original?" "It's gorgeous!" What do you have in it?" (Engine type and size). And all you can say is, "Thank you." (Pop the hood and display the engine.) And it's the same for 10 year old boys, and 50 year old men.

At a cruise in, you can park next to a Porsche, Viper, Vette, even a Ferarri. The crowd will gather around the Cobra every time. Why? I don't know. But that's the exercise in humility you'll have to get used to.