Shelby is gone! Next??

[BlkMach10510]

Depending on your budget I would say make sure it has a CSX number.

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[1trickpony]

I didn’t think this would ever happen, but I got the bug to move on past the GT350. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the car; nothing.
But I just was hearing a voice for something more old-school and perhaps special. A car that I could actually work on, didn’t require smog or inspections, and one that a cop might appreciate instead of ticketing.
Two cars that really turned my crank are the GT40s and the Shelby cobras.
The GT40 replicas would be my first choice, but I would have to sell my left testicle to make that happen. And considering the high mileage on the latter, the value is suspect…
I have always wanted a cobra, but thought it was too impractical. Considering I have only taken the 350 out on nice days owning a cobra. It wouldn’t be much different.
There is definitely a part of me that is sad about having walked away from the 350 but a new adventure awaits. At least I’m staying in the Ford family. By the way, having three pedals on the new ride is a given.
The 350 went to a good and deserving home, and I know it will be well taken care of.
Wish me luck on the next adventure!

That Cobra would almost make someone sell their soul….lol

 

[SBR70.3]

Put a voodoo in the Factory Five Cobra.

Don't forget to supercharge it. Make it super spicy.

 

[350 Feet]

1965 Ford Cobra | Unique Classic Cars https://share.google/mB7D7bUeaYthD1Y28

Thank you!

Favorite movie, just keep the rear view mirror on “What’s behind me is not important.”

but you have to say that line with a fake Italian accent to be true to the movie!

 

[350 Feet]

Depending on your budget I would say make sure it has a CSX number hi.

Agreed. It adds cost most likely, but it also adds value.

 

[BlkMach10510]

Agreed. It adds cost most likely, but it also adds value.

And hopefully quality.

 

[350 Feet]

Don't forget to supercharge it. Make it super spicy.

My wife would let me do that, but she would make me purchase life insurance first. Smart woman.

 

[EchoFiveR3531]

A guy I work with occasionally built a Cobra kit with a Gen 3 Coyote. He describes it as scary fast and a TON of fun. He also mentions he has some regrets due to the impracticality.

You already touched on that and I think it's something to seriously consider if thinking about one. How much will you actually be able to use and enjoy it? For him it kind of put a damper on the experience.

 

[mabcim]

but you have to say that line with a fake Italian accent to be true to the movie!

You didn’t hear it while reading it.

 

[350 Feet]

A guy I work with occasionally built a Cobra kit with a Gen 3 Coyote. He describes it as scary fast and a TON of fun. He also mentions he has some regrets due to the impracticality.

You already touched on that and I think it's something to seriously consider if thinking about one. How much will you actually be able to use and enjoy it? For him it kind of put a damper on the experience.

Well, this is(or would be) a car that I just take out, make noise, and have fun up in the canyons on an occasional basis. I live in So. Cal. so it’s drivable 340 days a year. But don’t be jealous, because we PAY DEARLY for the good weather. I can barely tell you..

 

[BullittBoy]

Nice replica
1966 Shelby Cobra | Classic Auto Mall

Or the real deal-
1964 Shelby Cobra | Classic Auto Mall

Only about 900K price difference!

 

[mr59]

I didn’t think this would ever happen, but I got the bug to move on past the GT350. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the car; nothing.
But I just was hearing a voice for something more old-school and perhaps special. A car that I could actually work on, didn’t require smog or inspections, and one that a cop might appreciate instead of ticketing.
Two cars that really turned my crank are the GT40s and the Shelby cobras.
The GT40 replicas would be my first choice, but I would have to sell my left testicle to make that happen. And considering the high mileage on the latter, the value is suspect…
I have always wanted a cobra, but thought it was too impractical. Considering I have only taken the 350 out on nice days owning a cobra. It wouldn’t be much different.
There is definitely a part of me that is sad about having walked away from the 350 but a new adventure awaits. At least I’m staying in the Ford family. By the way, having three pedals on the new ride is a given.
The 350 went to a good and deserving home, and I know it will be well taken care of.
Wish me luck on the next adventure!

I spent a couple days running hot laps around Willow Springs in a 427 AC Cobra with Scott Sharp and it changed my life forever. Buy one and be prepared to lose all other relationships in life that are of any meaning to you...

 

[Strokerswild]

In 2021, this one surfaced at the same collector car dealer as the Backdraft. I want to say it was a Superformance car, and was the most authentic looking replica I've seen, right down to the gauges. It had an all-aluminum FE in it, well over 427 cubes. They had it priced in the mid 70s as I recall. I should have recorded it at idle for my ringtone, it was wicked.

I fell in love with it instantly, and started plotting to move my '15 and several of my Harleys to buy it. Turned out that its original owner got wind of it showing up for sale online and bought it back. It had only been on the floor about a week.

Moral of the story: build your toy garage big enough to accommodate more cars than you're ever likely to own, so you can pounce on stuff like this.

 

[350 Feet]

In 2021, this one surfaced at the same collector car dealer as the Backdraft. I want to say it was a Superformance car, and was the most authentic looking replica I've seen, right down to the gauges. It had an all-aluminum FE in it, well over 427 cubes. They had it priced in the mid 70s as I recall. I should have recorded it at idle for my ringtone, it was wicked.

I fell in love with it instantly, and started plotting to move my '15 and several of my Harleys to buy it. Turned out that its original owner got wind of it showing up for sale online and bought it back. It had only been on the floor about a week.

Moral of the story: build your toy garage big enough to accommodate more cars than you're ever likely to own, so you can pounce on stuff like this.

If only a man was judged by the size of his garage rather than what he put in it.

 

[350 Feet]

I spent a couple days running hot laps around Willow Springs in a 427 AC Cobra with Scott Sharp and it changed my life forever. Buy one and be prepared to lose all other relationships in life that are of any meaning to you...

A few months ago, I saw this guy with a 427 cobra at a local cars and coffee. Just seeing it again reminded me what a place it held in my memory. Though there is obviously nothing wrong with the last model of GT 350, I was just ready for something to really stir the soul. The cam chop of a 427 coming out of side pipes is just very memorable.
Equally, the exhaust sound of that same engine coming out of a GT40 with the bundle of snakes exhaust is awesome. The main problem with the GT 40 replica is that I would have to sell both of my testicles to someone like Kaitlyn Jenner in order to pull it off.
Definitely not worth it.

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