Tom, et al,
As I understand it, one of the key differences between the originals and the
current Shelby "Cobras" is that there are no engines in the current crop.
Shelby can modify existing automobiles, but can no longer build and sell
running, driving Cobras.
A. C. Tynes
New Orleans
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> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom Parker
> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 9:35 PM
> To: Jerry & Maureen (Mo)
> Cc: TIGERS@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] The Next Cobra??
>
> The "Cobra" is still in production at the Shelby facility.
> That's not to say it's the same car as the original, but
> what's the original?
> http://www.shelbyautos.com/vehicles/Cobra.asp
>
> Present day kit cars... Factory Five comes to mind... are far
> superior in handling than the original Cobras, from what I've
> read. I have to admit I'm sore tempted to build one once the
> Kitty is done.
>
> So in terms of the brand, it's reasonable to claim the Tiger
> is much rarer than the (now mundane) Cobra. I'm not planning
> on selling mine any time soon.
>
> Tom
>
> On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 9:59 PM, Jerry & Maureen (Mo) <
> JCMC2006@suddenlink.net> wrote:
>
> > List,
> >
> >
> >
> > I was just at our monthly Mustang meeting, and one of the guys had
> > watched an episode of My Classic Car last Sunday, he said
> Dennis Gage
> > made the comment that he thought the Tiger was going to be
> the "next Cobra". Well,
> > wouldn't that be nice?? I don't know when that episode
> was taped; it
> > could
> > have been an old show. The price for original Cobras is so far out
> > there that he thought the Tiger would become more desirable
> and valuable.
> >
> >
> >
> > Jerry Christopherson
> >
> > 9473187
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