[bret a ewing]

Cobra Bill,

I believe there will always be a market for well built cobras, they are too popular and way too much fun for everyone to pass on. But, the sudden popularity of the entire muscle car, sports car, and new sports car market is making the decision tough on everyone.

Example #1:
2005 GT500 vs. 1966 cobra replica----- for some a difficult decision, a new car with a warranty and little or no driveability issues, registering problems (CA 100), both have similar performance - now don't kill me on this one, but I'm talking overall performance, handling, braking, top speed.
Might even be easier to talk the bride into a stang.....roof, air cond. pwr this and that, child seat in the back, you get the picture.

Example #2:
Muscle cars are HOT!
Mustangs in Shelby, Boss, CJ, or SCJ form, 1969 Camaro Z28, any GTO, Chevelle SS 454, mid year vettes, yada yada, increasing in value at least 10% per year vs. a cobra replica which hold their own but do not appreciate significantly. Folks weigh this stuff out, some go purely with their heart some with heart AND wallet.

For me, I can't/won't live without a cobra, but, not a slam dunk easy decision to make considering the other choices out there.

Regards, Bret.