Buying Cobra (HELP) So many decisions - Page 2

treblig · #21 (**permalink**) 02-12-2008, 07:40 PM

I bought a shell valley and their quailty is not there. Sand that was painted into the 9" housing, two days work, the off set is wrong on one side by .010 meaning that I have to trim the outside pad, the front sup. is not OEM mustang 2, had to caluate angles, scrude angle, IC CG to see what side I should adjust.

just not there, should of bought a ERA, kicking myself for not doing so. You get what you pay for!!!! Beat me, chastirate me but people need to know what is out there. good luck

WarrenG · #22 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 12:43 AM

BTW-I didn't think most US built Cobras could meet the UK SVA standards.

Donal407 · #23 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 03:13 AM

this is true, the car just needs to titled over 30 years ago, it dosnt matter when it was actually built, also I was wondering can any point me in the right direction for a shipping company who Would ship from USA

Donal407 · #24 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gt500bill

Why does it have to BE a 30 year old car, but a recent build titled as a 1965
as mine is titled

this is the option I hope to go for

Rickd · #25 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 08:23 AM

Donal. Three years ago I bought a used Unique FIa car with a 302 and 5 speed T5 in it. Jag rear (inboard brakes). The car was registered in South Carolina as a 1965 Ford. I paid $29K for it and put $4K into engine modifications (aluminum heads etc).427 Cobra Country--Ford AC Cobra replica manufacturers SUPER-SITE is a great web site for tracking down used cobras in the USA. Each state has different registration regulations and some will register the car as the year that the car replicates, so it is possible to buy a recent replica build that has been titled somewhere as a 1965 Ford. You might even talk to Curt Scott at CobraCountry and ask if you can place a "car wanted" ad, outlining what you are looking for. There are a lot of people who monitor Cobra Country with the idea of listing and selling their car, but just don't, for some reason. I would bet you would get a bunch of replies. Good luck. Rick Durkin, Miami, FL.

JTD · #26 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokingcobra2

And people here in the states want nationalized medicine. Now you see where the money comes from TAXES TRIPLED on everything.
Cheaper for you to move here.
joeg

Not everyone wants socialized medicine...just the slackers

WarrenG · #27 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Excaliber

Because your car is NOT a 1965, unless you plan on convincing the government it 'really' is because the title says so. Try that in Calif and you could go to jail. My ERA is also titled as a 1965 and I had an offer to sell it in Norway. That country required proof of when the car was FIRST REGISTERED, which was 1986, all though the car left ERA in 1984. They declared the car was a 1986 year and I could put the title where the sun don't shine.

Actually, in Virginia it is perfectly legal. Virginia allows you to title the car as the year that it replicates as opposed to the year it was built. The law was recently passed and implemented this past summer. You merely have to agree to not use it as a daily driver and limit your driving to no more than 5,000 miles/year.

jhv48 · #28 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 10:08 AM

Not sure what your currency is there, but if it is the British Pound, or the Euro, anything you buy in the US will either be half price or 3/4 price. Might just be worth the taxes and shipping due to the exchange rate.

Excaliber · #29 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 10:11 AM

Well good luck with that 1965 title thing. Sounds like a good idea, if it works, big surprise if it doesn't. People DID go to jail in Calif, some are still there, for fraud when trying to use a 1965 title on a Cobra clearly built after that date.

Norway wasn't going for it either, maybe Ireland is different...

Donal407 · #30 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 02:44 PM

Well our Local Authorities are not very well up on there stuff as classic cars are few and far between , Prob cause we dont get great weather dosnt help. Im goin to give it a try. Any all advice appricated

Ronbo · #31 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 03:14 PM

Perhaps you can skirt some of the taxes by purchasing "components" and assembling the car there.

I can't see you getting much beyond a clunker with your budget. The boat ride, taxes and import duty leaves a little over $20k.

Also some states here allow the car to be titled by engine date if the car lacks a chassis #. You'd have to check on "home built" cars. If some plans can be had you could have a local welder build the frame.

I feel your pain, our 2nd "tea party" is long over due in the US...