newbie wants a cobra

[victor]

hi all,i have 30-40 g available to buy a running unit...i see a couple on car point and car sales.are they ok or a waste of money..comments about why or not would be great.

[Rob. Smith]

G'Day Victor, What are these cobras on car point & car sales like ? I have built mine from a basic "kit" and stopped counting at $50 K so you might like to contact the cobra mob in QLD to see if they have any knowledge of the ones you are interested in.
Good Luck, Regards Rob.

[Merv and Sharon]

Ditto Victor. You could get a half or maybe 2/3 constructed kit for that money or an older car perhaps. Check with the Qld Chapter if that is your state as there are lots of members with Cobras. Happy to chat with you if you come along to one of the breakfasts at Sanctuary Cover on the first Sunday of each month.

Merv

[victor]

Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

Ditto Victor. You could get a half or maybe 2/3 constructed kit for that money or an older car perhaps. Check with the Qld Chapter if that is your state as there are lots of members with Cobras. Happy to chat with you if you come along to one of the breakfasts at Sanctuary Cover on the first Sunday of each month.

Merv

hi im looking at buying an older car..and...breakfast sounds great thanks..happy easter

[victor]

Originally Posted by Rob. Smith

G'Day Victor, What are these cobras on car point & car sales like ? I have built mine from a basic "kit" and stopped counting at $50 K so you might like to contact the cobra mob in QLD to see if they have any knowledge of the ones you are interested in.
Good Luck, Regards Rob.

hi rob,ill be brief,red one for 39,looks ok, a black and gold for 35, and that one from tassie thats done the targa for 40 ,,,looks ok....i know ill have to do some homework regarding chassis type and brakes, rego, body setup, motor sizes and go from there ....

[Bartruff1]

Cars are selling for way way below the cost of construction...

[old number 7]

Hi ! I have an ERA early one. 351 , 370 dino rear wheels, 4 speed, fule cell (10 gal) no top, two sets of tires, slicks & BG's street, aprox 2 K miles. Real nice car, orig. look in every way, wheels ect. White ,blue dwn. ctr. $40K US. Jay

[Tatsushige]

Mate I would save a few more $$$$ and go for the New DRB540



I am living in Japan and thinking of moving back to OZ for a year just to buy this car, build it and ship it to Japan.

[victor]

Originally Posted by old number 7

Hi ! I have an ERA early one. 351 , 370 dino rear wheels, 4 speed, fule cell (10 gal) no top, two sets of tires, slicks & BG's street, aprox 2 K miles. Real nice car, orig. look in every way, wheels ect. White ,blue dwn. ctr. $40K US. Jay

hi jay..im in australia and buying local,cheers.

[victor]

Originally Posted by Tatsushige

Mate I would save a few more $$$$ and go for the New DRB540



I am living in Japan and thinking of moving back to OZ for a year just to buy this car, build it and ship it to Japan.

nice car,,,,but,,,,,i like the original ac cobra look

[Bryan Anderson]

hello B&B can sell you a turnkey minus all new parts painted any color setup for any engine and Trans you want all you need is your engine and Trans and you can have this for 27,495 this will give you a new car for the price you are looking for www.bandbroadster.com

[Tatsushige]

Originally Posted by victor

nice car,,,,but,,,,,i like the original ac cobra look

Yes the Original AC Cobra are the best, had one in the early 1990's, but now I have moved on falling in love with the DRB540

[victor]

Originally Posted by Bryan Anderson

hello B&B can sell you a turnkey minus all new parts painted any color setup for any engine and Trans you want all you need is your engine and Trans and you can have this for 27,495 this will give you a new car for the price you are looking for www.bandbroadster.com

sounds tempting...do any aussies on this forum know much about these? regarding shipping costs and extra costs, like registration issues? however, im still likely to go down the used road,and find one in australia,anyone in aus wanting to sell please contact me.thanks in advance.

[victor]

Originally Posted by Tatsushige

Yes the Original AC Cobra are the best, had one in the early 1990's, but now I have moved on falling in love with the DRB540

hi,,how come your downgrading?

[WKB]

Originally Posted by victor

hi,,how come your downgrading?:3dsmile:

Downgrading

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by WKB

Downgrading

haha - I think he was taking the Pi$$

Not really an apples to apples comparison comparing a porky modern convertible to a classic and timeless design - Everyones entitled to opinions but give me a Cobra anyday. I do like the look of the car, but I reckon it'll be looking pretty tired in 10 years whereas the original cobra shape looks just as good as it did 40 years ago.

[Tatsushige]

Originally Posted by victor

hi,,how come your downgrading?

I like the Modern Look of the BRD540, this is why I am dropping my standards and downgrading as you say ..

[victor]

Originally Posted by Tatsushige

I like the Modern Look of the BRD540, this is why I am dropping my standards and downgrading as you say ..

you did say the old ac was best....i agree

[victor]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

haha - I think he was taking the Pi$$

Not really an apples to apples comparison comparing a porky modern convertible to a classic and timeless design - Everyones entitled to opinions but give me a Cobra anyday. I do like the look of the car, but I reckon it'll be looking pretty tired in 10 years whereas the original cobra shape looks just as good as it did 40 years ago.

....good to see someone understands my humour

[WKB]

But when you own both types of cars you get the best of both worlds.