Selling my Cobra
- Thread starter ChipBeck
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Spirit
Heritage GT Owner
Gaby, dammit, didn't you promise me that it was going to be parked at my house half the time?? I think you need to bring it over right away..... I swore I saw a small spec of dust out of place on her that only I can fix. A 200 MPH leaf blower might work.... but I have an idea for a similar way to blow all of the dust off.
Congrats to Chip and Gaby! It's great to see this Cobra is staying in our family!
GT4JR
GT Owner
Kendall,
Do not worry you will test drive this "beast" as soon as it hits CA shores! :banana
I cannot wait to put my hands on her! :biggrin
Thank you all and to Chip of course, for keeping her in such an excellent shape!
PS: My wife has no idea about the Cobra,..yet! But we do have a large DOG house, just in case I need it for few days! :lol
Do not worry you will test drive this "beast" as soon as it hits CA shores! :banana
I cannot wait to put my hands on her! :biggrin
Thank you all and to Chip of course, for keeping her in such an excellent shape!
PS: My wife has no idea about the Cobra,..yet! But we do have a large DOG house, just in case I need it for few days! :lol
FlorIdaho Chris
Yeah, I've got one.
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GT4JR
GT Owner
Hammer
GT Owner
Looks like a beautiful beast, Chip. You must be sad to see her go, but glad that she gets to stay "in the family". And it looks like a great buy for you, GT4JR - congratulations all the way around!
A sad farewell.
Gentlemen,
I have bought and sold a lot of cars in my lifetime. During my 2 decades as an automobile dealer I have no idea how many different cars found their way into my home's garage and I've become attached to very few of them. But I must say it was a very sad and short last drive in my 427 Cobra out of my garage, down the driveway, and into the transport. I didn't drive it much during the three years I owned it. It has no air conditioning, no radio, no power steering or brakes, is impossible to make oil tight, loud as hell, no top, 600 hp but only 300 hp worth of traction, and continually looked for a moment of inattention so it could kill me. I love that little car. Wretched excess like this holds a special appeal to all real Americans.
42 years ago, when I was a 10-year-old boy, I told myself I would own a Cobra and hunt in Africa someday. It brings me great satisfaction to have crossed both of those objectives off my bucket list.
My next Shelby objective was going to be a Sunbeam Tiger. But my convertible days are over so perhaps a nice vintage 66 or 67 GT350 will find its way into my garage someday if our new Socialist worker's paradise still allows a small businessman like me to make enough extra income for such purchases in the future.
Take good care of your new baby Gaby, drive carefully, especially on cold days. When the temperature gets low, that featherweight Kirkham is like driving a top fuel funny car on an ice rink. Wear sunscreen. :biggrin
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. All the best.
Chip
Gentlemen,
I have bought and sold a lot of cars in my lifetime. During my 2 decades as an automobile dealer I have no idea how many different cars found their way into my home's garage and I've become attached to very few of them. But I must say it was a very sad and short last drive in my 427 Cobra out of my garage, down the driveway, and into the transport. I didn't drive it much during the three years I owned it. It has no air conditioning, no radio, no power steering or brakes, is impossible to make oil tight, loud as hell, no top, 600 hp but only 300 hp worth of traction, and continually looked for a moment of inattention so it could kill me. I love that little car. Wretched excess like this holds a special appeal to all real Americans.
42 years ago, when I was a 10-year-old boy, I told myself I would own a Cobra and hunt in Africa someday. It brings me great satisfaction to have crossed both of those objectives off my bucket list.
My next Shelby objective was going to be a Sunbeam Tiger. But my convertible days are over so perhaps a nice vintage 66 or 67 GT350 will find its way into my garage someday if our new Socialist worker's paradise still allows a small businessman like me to make enough extra income for such purchases in the future.
Take good care of your new baby Gaby, drive carefully, especially on cold days. When the temperature gets low, that featherweight Kirkham is like driving a top fuel funny car on an ice rink. Wear sunscreen. :biggrin
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. All the best.
Chip
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shelbyelite
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Sorry you had to get rid of your baby. Looks like my carriers are gonna take good care of her until she arrives at her new home in California I believe....?
CH53Driver
Shelby GT500 owner
GT4JR
GT Owner
she is home
Well, Chip's Cobra was delivered to its new home in Southern California without any glitches, and as scheduled; thanks to Shelby for recommending DNA Transport; Toni was great to deal with and his driver was on time, actually, earlier than planned! I never driven a Cobra before, and I confess it stalled 2 times, the clutch needs some practice to get used to; this Cobra is on steroids, so much power! Thank you all and especially to Chip for selling me his Cobra!:thumbsup
Gaby
Well, Chip's Cobra was delivered to its new home in Southern California without any glitches, and as scheduled; thanks to Shelby for recommending DNA Transport; Toni was great to deal with and his driver was on time, actually, earlier than planned! I never driven a Cobra before, and I confess it stalled 2 times, the clutch needs some practice to get used to; this Cobra is on steroids, so much power! Thank you all and especially to Chip for selling me his Cobra!:thumbsup
Gaby
shelbyelite
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Happy ending for all. She has a new home and is still in the family! :thumbsup to all involved!
spartan
GT Owner
Chip, Great catching up with you regarding your Kirkham Cobra. I'm looking to buy an aluminum body Cobra. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know.
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
spartan
GT Owner
Gentlemen,
Damn. Looking at photos of my old Cobra here brings back great memories. I understand it’s in Paris, France now. What a wild ride that little car was.
Chip
Damn. Looking at photos of my old Cobra here brings back great memories. I understand it’s in Paris, France now. What a wild ride that little car was.
Chip
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
spartan
GT Owner
This forum is amazing! I received one PM from someone on here selling a REAL Cobra. I guess I should have said my budget for this toy does not get close to seven figures.