ViperNC Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 After 12 years passed since I had my old Cobra, I picked up a Backdraft Cobra last week. Met up with a friend who also has a Cobra this AM to go to our local Cars and Coffee in Charlotte. I have taken the GT500 there several times over the past few years and it gets some attention, but nothing could prepare me for the reaction from the crowd today. As we rolled in, the guys from Foreign Cars Italia who always bring their collection of Ferraris, McLarens, Aston Martins, Lambroghinis, etc were parked at their normal spot just off the main entrance to the lot where hundreds of people were standing and drooling over the European eye candy. ALL eyes turned as Guy and myself slowly rumbled into the lot. The 427 was thundering at idle and the big cam loping while Guy's 351 was also making an impressive sound. People were moving towards our cars as we parked across from the Foreign Cars display and by the time I cut the ignition, we were surrounded by a ton of people with Prancing Horse logos on their shirts along with other Euro manufacturers who were previously on the other row. There were plenty of other GT500's rolling in from 2007 - 2014... All of which barely got noticed at all. Same thing with the new Corvettes, new 2015 Mustangs, Camaros, Porsches, and whatever came in afterwards. The crowd loved the Cobras. Later when we were getting ready to leave, we had to clear a path to get to our Cobras. People were taking video and photos like we were famous or something. Kinda weird to get that much attention, but it was all due to RESPECT for the Cobra. We exited the lot and thundered away..... Grinning from ear to ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Viper, congrats on the new wheels. Backdraft makes a great product. Love to see some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Cobras are always popular. I have taken CSX 7972 to 4 of the first 9 Cars and Coffee in our area. There are usually some vintage Ferraris (early '60s) at ours and people really like seeing them together. I usually wear my Shelby Cobra T-Shirt with CS's famous words "Ferrari's Ass Is Mine" emblazoned on the front. That always brings some smiles from everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) That about describes all my experiences with mine as well. Draws a crowd like no other. Good luck filling up for gas and being left alone... Edited September 6, 2015 by ITHERTZ66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) I've been trying to figure out how to post a photo and my settings just won't allow me to do it. Tried uploading a photo into my gallery and it gives me an error message. Oh well.... Edited September 6, 2015 by ViperNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Cobras ALWAYS get attention at car shows. Posting photos is easiest if you just upload them to photobucket and then post a link here. There is a topic with instructions. Search for "photobucket". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I would have enjoyed being there and seeing that Blake. Congrats again on your new ride. Sounds like this car was worth the long wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 What a cool story; I somewhat have a Cobra on my radar for someday in the future. I don't quite know if it will happen, but if it does I know I won't regret it. I would love to attend a cars and coffee like this though, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 (edited) OK.... one of the photographers posted a link from yesterday. Guy's is the Blue/White Stripe Cobra and mine is Sterling Grey/Silver Stripes. Here is the link: http://forum.carsandcoffee.info/showthread.php/77841-09-05-15-Cars-Coffee Edited September 6, 2015 by ViperNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denstang65 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Awesome Viper! Looks great! Enjoy! I sometimes get that kind of reaction with my 65 GT350 tribute. From having my stickers ; CS director of fun, Terlingua, CS memorial, to having faded paint showing and having Carroll's signature on my glove box, seems a lot of people love it. Evan when people find out its a clone, they still love it. I get exposed to this a lot every day because its my DD! Nothing but smiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Sweet! Love the color and wheels! Total eye candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks all. I always said when I sold the last Cobra that it would only be a matter of time before I got another one of which would have to be a Backdraft car. It has exceeded all my expectations and I would highly recommend anyone who is in the market to get in touch with Frank Dodd and Craig Harper at Backdraft. The car was built start to finish and shipped in 8 days from the day I made the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 The car was built start to finish and shipped in 8 days from the day I made the order. WOW! That's amazing, considering it took 14 months to get my CSX 7972. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKSVT Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Love the story- being 6'2" I have always wondered how I'd fit in a backdraft or superformance. Love the grey color too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Love the story- being 6'2" I have always wondered how I'd fit in a backdraft or superformance. Love the grey color too!! I'm 6'3"... or at least I used to be. Probably closer to 6'2". Plenty of room inside the Backdraft car although when I'm cruising on a long stretch of road or highway, I will put my left foot behind the clutch so I can straighten my leg. Fit and finish inside the Backdraft car is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Congrats Blake, nice ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Congrats, nice Cobra!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Nice fun read. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbypt Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Great story Viper and congrats!! I've always wanted a Cobra - One day!!! and your color combination is one of my favorites... Keep that wild snake "Between the Lines"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Great story Viper and congrats!! I've always wanted a Cobra - One day!!! and your color combination is one of my favorites... Keep that wild snake "Between the Lines"!! And one day soon you will have your Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshep Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Good for you! Add me to the list that someday plans on having one. What brand was your first kit and comments? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 First Cobra I had was a Classic Roadsters car. Compared to the Backdraft or Superformance products I would say it was not in the same class, but also not nearly as expensive. I got a good deal on that car so I bought it sight unseen. A little spooky yet it turned out to be a nice little Cobra with a Paxton supercharged 302. I made a few mistakes driving the first Cobra (always said that car really taught me how to drive) and it also provided me with info about what my next Cobra would have on the build sheet.... specifically an IRS and 427 with a better chassis, suspension and brakes. Any time I got near the throttle on the Classic Roadsters car it tried to kill me as the rear end was tail happy. The Backdraft car is far more planted and the handling is exceptional in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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