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I knew a guy who built one of those Cobra kit cars. The originals are way too expensive to own. Anyway, he built it as close to one of the originals as possible..
427 engine
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But he put a 5 speed transmission in for the OD feature at highway speeds.

He took me for a ride, and the entire time, my back was cemented against the back of the seat. I was frozen there and couldn't move from the G forces. I can just imagine what jet fighter pilots must feel!

It made my 427 Camaro feel like a tinkertoy!
 

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I knew a guy who built one of those Cobra kit cars. The originals are way too expensive to own. Anyway, he built it as close to one of the originals as possible..
427 engine
411 gears
But he put a 5 speed transmission in for the OD feature at highway speeds.

He took me for a ride, and the entire time, my back was cemented against the back of the seat. I was frozen there and couldn't move from the G forces. I can just imagine what jet fighter pilots must feel!
Since I was a Youngster I didn't feel comfy asking my friends dad...what was the price tag for the whole thing?

Given the quality shit you still need to buy, I imagine it had to compare with a new mid teir sports car price wise.
 

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Start watching then skip to the 8:30 mark and watch the Cobra blow by the vette after playing with it for a bit and leave it in the dust.
 

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Since I was a Youngster I didn't feel comfy asking my friends dad...what was the price tag for the whole thing?

Given the quality shit you still need to buy, I imagine it had to compare with a new mid teir sports car price wise.
He never volunteered the cost, and I didn't ask..But I hear the finished product is pricey.

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