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Old 07-13-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Default Finally picking up a 1997 Cobra.... but of all places...

I found it here in Kuwait! I just got stationed here at the American embassy of Kuwait and noticed a posting for it in the Embassy newsletter. I called the owner and didn't mind if I got a few photos of the car.



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I believe this one is considered "European standard" with the side markers and the Speedometer is displayed reverse, with KPH in large on the outside and MPH on the inside. He said it also had a bigger radiator in it to combat the avg 120 Degrees heat here.

It had been hit in the left front which resulted in the airbag being popped(the bag had a piece of rubber sealed over it and didn't display any airbag lights) and the fender being replaced / painted, But I couldn't find any paint mismatch and was very glossy. I took a photo of the inner-engine bay on the passenger side. I don't think it looks too bad, looks like they welded in some steel and grinded it down / painted it.


As far as new parts:

-New clutch (have box for new one and old clutch in trunk, when I buy the car i'll see if its aftermarket or not). But it felt really heavy (used to driving my S197 GT ).

-New Brakes

-New Falken tires

-New injectors



Not sure what else, but I'll find out more later this week. My loan is approved so I should be picking up the car by Wednesday at the latest.


Oh yeah, that "High output 5.7L V8" badge really needs to come off too....
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How much do they want for it?
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2100 KD.... which is right around $7500.



Im actually picking it up tomorrow night.
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Not bad at all for the miles!
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i saw a Shelby Daytona here in Mosul Noticed it after we got into a firefight would have taken a picture but I was kind of busy at the time
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My biggest fear is not being able to take it back to the States with me.


I read up on the Snake though, Its a Japanese spec model. The fender flares, Side markers, and amber tail lights are all part of that.




Neat.
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Hey soldier, just make sure about cost to ship it back home. I know you guys get discounts on shipping, right? Cool ride I have a 98 Cobra,bad a$$ ride. Install 4.10 rear gears and an BBK X-Pipe and you'll see.Good luck and stay safe.
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