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I do not think you will get bored with the Cobra too quickly.

In general, all cobras are really hot rods, with the emphasis on the word HOT (both from a caloric and performance perspective).

These cars were originally (in their AC-Ford-Shelby days as well as now in the reproduction era), designed as an open roadster with the design scales weighted towards the performance and Lbs./BHP side of the equation and the comfort and refinement side of the equation were, shall we say, given only glancing tribute.

Everything about the typical Cobra (original as well as faithful reproduction) is workman simple borderlining on stark, clean and purpose driven. There are some exceptions. The British AC Mk IV by Autokraft was quite refined with plushness, I beams in the doors, etc. If you can hunt one of these down they are quite refined cars. Not too many are here USA.

A word of advice... You may be able to find a very, very nice low mileage Cobra if you are in no hurry. This is perhaps one of the most economical ways to go, especially if the car is in your current state (which means it is already registered, has insurance and has passed emmissions). Pretty much all Cobra owners I have met are, if nothing else, fanatics about their baby (their Cobra).

Additionally, by meeting current Cobra owners, you will learn a great deal about all the cars types out there.

Hint: How do you know when you find the right car?...

the current owner may ask you to take your shoes off before getting into the car... (do not laugh, this happed to me more than once and my feet were NOT dirty!)

the jackstands could be esconced with shop towels so as not to mar the frame (heaven forbid)... (this is a very commom practice BTW among Cobra owners).

every piece of paperwork for every component in the car, since day one is is a binder (ahem, eachdocument within its own plastic page protector)... then you could have found a gem.

Good Luck Amigo.