I'm 49, and got bitten by the cobra bug in 1967 in my hometown of Erie, Pa. Saw and heard(!) a real 427! I didn't know what it was at the time, but I loved it! Have always been a car nut, subscribing to Moore's law of horsepower...if more is good, too much is just right! I ordered my kit in Nov of '97, and was driving my 30 year dream in June of '98. I always loved the look and sound of a Cobra, but, I wasn't prepared for all the attention! A quick gas stop sometimes turns into a half hour question and answer period! Anyway, my wife loves the Cobra, too, but to date, she hasn't driven it. She says it's too much work on my part to take a chance. She is happy to ride, and enjoy all the thumbs up, horn honking, etc. We live in the heart of Nascar country, so are surounded by car people, most of whom don't ask: what is it? Every time I drive the car, it's like the first time! regards, Chris Potter