[DougD]

The Cobra's always been the Holy Grail to me. I've favored Fords (I know, a Cobra's not a Ford) over the years, probably due to my father's love for the wonderful Model A. Anyway, the first and only original I've actually seen driving along under its own power was a sighting in Waterloo, Iowa, in junior high. I had just gotten my learners permit, and was driving with my mom. A black 289 Cobra passed us, going the opposite direction. Two beautiful blondes were in it, but it is the car I remember. I almost went off the road as it passed. Couldn't believe my eyes. Mom didn't understand my excitement and temporary lapse in driving a straight line...It took a while for my her to let me drive again. I decided right then that I'd find a way to have one some day. My first car was a '68 Cougar, which was traded for a '66 Mustang GT convertible. That led to a swap for a '70 BOSS 302, then a '66 GT 350, and now the Cobra. I fell for Shelby's ad campaign "Have you ever wished you had bought an original Cobra...here's your second chance." (the CSX4000's) I took the bait, hook line and sinker, sold the '350, and haven't regretted it for a second. Thanks, Carroll, for the originals, and thanks, too, for the second chance to buy one from ya.