[Dangerous Doug]

Definitely hit the Athens breakfast meet. Do your research on Cobras before you buy. There are some subtle (and some not so subtle) differences between all of the manufacturers, so it's good to get educated before you buy. You're shelling out some good money for one of these puppies, so choose carefully.

The guys at the Athens breakfast were helpful in my assessment of what I wanted to buy. I asked to see a ERA 289 FIA and an Unique 289 FIA, and I arrived to find them side-by-side. I took a lot of pictures, and made my decision.

Check out the Northern California Shelby Club web site. I showed up at an autocross a couple of years ago and got a ride through the course in a pretty wicked 428 powered Cobra---somebody even loaned me a helmet!