New Cobra Owner - Looking to Network With Other Owners

Capt Nobody · #1 (**permalink**) 03-02-2023, 03:29 AM

I live in Chandler, AZ. Waited 18 months for delivery of my Superformance Cobra. Took delivery in October 2022.
I've only met a few other Cobra owners at shows here on the east side.
When I go to the car shows I am usually the only Cobra on display!
What gives? Where are all the Cobra owners?

redvettx2 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-2023, 05:16 AM

Welcome. Newbie here too just sorting out my 2003 SPF. Sometimes there are 3 or 4 and sometimes I am the only one. Sat. there are like 6 different car shows going on. Royal Blue with polished rims here.

MKS427 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2023, 05:46 AM

Many of us do not go to car shows as much as we drive. Occasionally, we go to one in Ajo or Gila Bend perhaps as a group. This Sunday, so far just Karl and myself, are going to Bagdad for a nice drive. It'll be over 250 miles for me and about 350 for Karl. You will occasionally find someone putting together a breakfast or lunch run here or on the FB group.
AZ Cobras do a couple of overnight trips each year. The next one is May 5&6 for the Kingman Fun Run, details are on Club Cobra.
Karl is going to Texas again this month for the third year in a row for the Texas Cobra Club meet.
The west side guys get together on Saturdays at 83rd Ave and Lake Pleasant Rd. They also do burger night at Padre Murphys on Tuesdays.
For cars shows you might try the Pavillions on Indian Bend just west of the 101.
If you want to put an event on here or the FB group, you are always welcome to do that.
Enjoy,
Mark

Bob Broberg SPF667 460BB · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2023, 08:05 AM

Welcome Capt. Here is an introduction to our group. All events will be here or on our FB site or both.

AZCOBRAS = Arizona Cobras
Arizona Cobras is a nonprofit/no board/no dues/no meetings cobra club in Arizona. In other words we are a gang of cobra people.
Arizona Cobras stress building friendships and supporting nonprofit organizations, while maintaining and promoting the Heritage and Tradition of the “Shelby Cobra” and it’s replicas
Arizona Cobras was formed in December 2000 to become the unifying Cobra Club in Arizona that promotes activities that Cobra enthusiasts can enjoy collectively. We are currently the only Cobra Club in Arizona and state wide have over 100 members.
Arizona Cobras was formed to gather active Cobra enthusiasts that enjoy events and participating in the organization of those events. In other words, we want members that want to be active in the club.
The objectives of the Arizona Cobras collectively are:
Stimulate the recognition, restoration, and preservation of the Shelby Cobra auto.
Encourage fellowship among members by sponsoring recreational and social activities.
Educate members in the maintenance and care of their cobras.
To become part of our club, just request your addition to our email list. Join us at any event we post on Club Cobra, our FB page, or email notification. Introduce yourself and you’re in. No requirements other than being courteous to others and following local laws. We are family and friendly.
Arizona Cobra's - Club Cobra
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603098773246056/
To join out email list send your info to paul.gillespie@live.com
Our Club normally has several overnight and 2+ day trips during the year plus local events on weekly and annual schedules.
Weekly meets for Northwest-siders: Tuesdays at Padre Murphy’s 43rd Ave & Bell Rd about 5pm for dinner and BS, and Saturday at Peoria Cruz-in 83rd Ave and Lake Pleasant Pkwy about 5pm for more dinner and BS.
There are weekly meets for south and east-siders also.
Annual Christmas Party & Anniversary Event this year on Saturday, December 2th, 10am-2pm at members Ron & Pam Evans. Near Scottsdale Airpark. We eat, exchange fun gifts and bring Marine’s Toys for Tots gifts. https://www.vaultofscottsdale.com/
Usually Springtime trip to Tucson or LA
Lately a March Trip to Texas: http://www.texascobrameet.com/
Picnic each April, currently at Saguaro Lake.
Route 66 Fun Run each year since 2003. 3 day trip. First weekend in May. To Seligman, Kingman & Oatman.
October 2 day trip up Coronado Trail from Morenci to Springerville.
We also attend various Car Show as a group such as https://www.concoursinthehills.org/ in February.
Plus car shows singularly as desired. Most found here: http://www.cruisinarizona.com/carshows.html
Car Shows (arizonacarshows.com)
We have our own AZ Cobra T-Shirts. Plus, we have a member, Mike Dotson, who makes T-Shirts such as our 20th Anniversary ones.

AZ Bob

KarlzEE Bebout · #5 (**permalink**) 03-02-2023, 11:03 AM

BobB....u outdone yerself!

Nicely done.

Capt Nobody · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2023, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MKS427

Many of us do not go to car shows as much as we drive. Occasionally, we go to one in Ajo or Gila Bend perhaps as a group. This Sunday, so far just Karl and myself, are going to Bagdad for a nice drive. It'll be over 250 miles for me and about 350 for Karl. You will occasionally find someone putting together a breakfast or lunch run here or on the FB group.
AZ Cobras do a couple of overnight trips each year. The next one is May 5&6 for the Kingman Fun Run, details are on Club Cobra.
Karl is going to Texas again this month for the third year in a row for the Texas Cobra Club meet.
The west side guys get together on Saturdays at 83rd Ave and Lake Pleasant Rd. They also do burger night at Padre Murphys on Tuesdays.
For cars shows you might try the Pavillions on Indian Bend just west of the 101.
If you want to put an event on here or the FB group, you are always welcome to do that.
Enjoy,
Mark

Thank you for the info Mark.
Aside from the overnight trips, do the area Cobra owners get together for other rides and/or events throughout the year? (Not counting June-September)
I'm curious just how many active Cobra owners there are that regularly participate in outings - with the understanding the family/work obligations will certainly cause participation levels to fluctuate per event.

MKS427 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-05-2023, 05:13 AM

Just watch Club Cobra and FB. People will post what they are doing. You are welcome to post an outing as well. It's like herding cats, so it's best to have a concrete plan and a DEPARTURE time.
Did you see Karl's post for the annual picnic?

Slither · #8 (**permalink**) 03-05-2023, 12:18 PM

Shelby American, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, holds their annual Birthday Bash every year. Although I believe it is now just called "The Bash". Since Carroll Shelby's birthday is in January. the weather doesn't usually cooperate for Shelby enthusiasts that early in the year. So, Team Shelby has moved the event to September. The tentative dates this year will be September28th thru October 1. You do not have to own a Shelby to attend. Your Superformance Cobra would fit right in. Hope to see you there!