The Cobra wasn't mine at the time but it is now, so I guess this story counts...
I had been kind of looking for a Cobra for several years, and SERIOUSLY looking for one since March (when the house finally sold!). Found one that my wife approved of (meaning tan interior) so worth a trip to Michigan. The photos were outstanding, but didn't do the car justice. Beautiful, non-traditional paint job. (I'll post pics as soon as I figure out how...)
Anyway, the owner took me for a demo ride: onto the freeway, off at the next exit, swing around and head back. Going up the on ramp, he turned the 500 horses loose. We were hitting 85 when we "merged" in front of a cluster of vehicles that happened to include a Deputy Sheriff. Of course he pulled us over.
The Deputy walks up and the first thing he says is "That's the prettiest car I've ever seen!." He then proceeds to mention that we chirped the tires when we came out in front of him, and the drivers around him were looking like "what are you going to do?" The Deputy says "...so I had to pull you over. I don't have to ticket you, but I had to pull you over." He walked around looking at the car. We chatted for a couple minutes, then we were on our way. No ticket. Did the deal. Cobra is now in my garage. Happy ending!
danw