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04-10-2022, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Sandy Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Colt 1911
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What is the best Cobra to own today?
Just asking for today's car?
I had a few failures several years ago.
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04-10-2022, 08:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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The top tiers are still the tops: Shelby, Superformance, ERA, Kirkham (if you can afford aluminum)
The rollers from Backdraft etc would be the next level.
A home built kit you're at the mercy of the skills of the assembler. You need careful inspections by qualified builders, not just someone that goes and kicks tires and looks for smoke coming out of the tailpipe.
For all of them you're really want to know who built/installed the power train since those are separate from the car and the skill sets there very widely too. Cars with power train installed by those that frequent this forum get bonus points.
You don't say what your budget is. But in general, the more you can spend the better the overall experience will be.
Good luck.
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CSX4005LA
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04-10-2022, 11:01 PM
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Thanks,
I was looking to a finished car.
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04-11-2022, 12:41 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
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Well...
an original CSX car, of course! 
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Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
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04-11-2022, 03:44 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by 95CobraR
Just asking for today's car?
I had a few failures several years ago.
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1995 Cobra "R" 
CSX2000 or CSX3000 series original, but you knew that already didn't you Doc
Bill S.
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04-11-2022, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Savannah,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA
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I would add Unique Motorcars replicas to the mix as well. Great body, rock solid chassis, well designed suspension.
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04-11-2022, 10:21 PM
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If you want an already done car, you probably should look for a Superformance, assembled by one of the reputable dealers. There is one that frequents this forum, that gets good reviews, I can't remember his name off hand, but hopefully some one will chime in! Cheers, Dennis
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04-12-2022, 06:25 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Looking to buy
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I'd take a 289 cobra.
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04-12-2022, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
I'd take a 289 cobra.
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What he said. If you want a car to drive and not feel like the engine always wants to have the cobwebs blown out get the small block car. The 427 always was happiest at much higher RPMs than you can use on the street.
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04-12-2022, 12:42 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Originally Posted by 95CobraR
Thanks,
I was looking to a finished car.
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That's what I'm talking about. If you get one finished but that was home-assembled kit, then be cautious and get it carefully inspected to be sure the assembly - body/frame and the power train - was done well. Otherwise they become a money pit that would have been better spent on getting one of the higher end cars.
And I assume you are aware that any Cobra is a tinkerer's dream (or nightmare, depending on which side of the fence you sit). But then that is probably true of any 60s vintage car these days, even a Mustang.
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04-12-2022, 04:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys
That's what I'm talking about. If you get one finished but that was home-assembled kit, then be cautious and get it carefully inspected to be sure the assembly - body/frame and the power train - was done well. Otherwise they become a money pit that would have been better spent on getting one of the higher end cars.
And I assume you are aware that any Cobra is a tinkerer's dream (or nightmare, depending on which side of the fence you sit). But then that is probably true of any 60s vintage car these days, even a Mustang.
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Doc knows all about project cars, having raced for many, many, many years
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06-18-2022, 07:51 AM
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Location: Baltimore,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everett Morrison FE 428
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That’s easy, Mine.
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06-18-2022, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Priceville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique FIA
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I'll be an ass and give a generic answer.
Search the market and just don't overspend. My wife hasn't seen the market thank god.
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06-18-2022, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Ripon,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427 Side Oiler
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I’m certainly not an expert, as some of these folks on this forum are, but I would think a lot of it depends on what your plans are for the Cobra, if your concerned about resale value then it might be one particular brand, if it’s for track it could be another or if it’s for occasional driving and showing, then I think get whatever car you enjoy. When I was shopping one of my main desires was a big block 427 sideoiler with a toploader 4 speed in Red.
So that’s what I bought.
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06-19-2022, 06:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Harrison Twp,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF Coupe #136, 427SR FI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Harpoon PV2
If you want an already done car, you probably should look for a Superformance, assembled by one of the reputable dealers. There is one that frequents this forum, that gets good reviews, I can't remember his name off hand, but hopefully some one will chime in! Cheers, Dennis
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I would be happy to help you!
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06-20-2022, 07:20 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Looking to buy
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If you are talking replicas I really like my VSE with its aluminum monocoque chassis at 2000# without any gas.
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06-20-2022, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rome,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 744/428/TKO 600
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Having owned a fiberglass CSX 4000 series, Superformance, and 7 ERA’s, Aluminum, it’s Kirkham, or Shelby and Fiberglass, ERA. The fit and finish is amazing on the ERA. I know most people don’t pay attention to the gaps between panels, etc, but the ERA cars are second to none.
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06-20-2022, 07:46 PM
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I have a Backdraft and love it, but if I had a bigger wallet I would have bought the Superformance for sure (minus the ugly rectangle tail lamp).
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06-20-2022, 09:42 PM
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I was responding to the original poster. I will probably buy a CSX8000, once I've sold one of my pre WWI motorcycles. Best vehicles I ever bought! Unfortunately, I am still looking for a garage, I mean house. Cheers, Dennis
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06-22-2022, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
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I was responding to the original poster. I will probably buy a CSX8000, once I've sold one of my pre WWI motorcycles. Best vehicles I ever bought! Unfortunately, I am still looking for a garage, I mean house. Cheers, Dennis
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I like your opinion as to CSX800.
Thanks, and I will consider it.
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