Cobra Automotive - Wallingford, CT... a must-visit if you're in the area

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I've been off the forum for a few days as I just made a 2000 mile round trip to pick up hundreds (literally) of parts or my current project. One of my stops was at Cobra Automotive in Wallingford, CT and I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area. For those of you who haven't heard of them, they specialize in Shelby race car construction, parts, and trackside support, as well as restorations. If you're looking to build a really fast early Mustang, these are the guys to see. But, more importantly, if you're building an FFR Roadster, these guys can be a great source for original type parts or to see original cars up close for all those detailing touches that will make your FFR really stand out.

Definitely not the sort of place you ask "is it real" when you see a car - in fact, the blue Mustang in the background is one of Dan Gurney's race cars..... yeah, that Dan Gurney.

They also service cars.... like this, which is an original owner (!!!!!!) 427 street car, that was in for regular maintenance.

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20160429_100424593_HDR_zpsj2jt9cnq.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20160429_100424593_HDR_zpsj2jt9cnq.jpg.html)

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20160429_100400279_HDR_zpsbz2mbb2n.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20160429_100400279_HDR_zpsbz2mbb2n.jpg.html)

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20160429_100414236_zpsoofvnk2b.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20160429_100414236_zpsoofvnk2b.jpg.html)

Gotta love the patina on the real magnesium wheels.....

http://i845.photobucket.com/albums/ab15/CCRsAC/IMG_20160429_100407826_HDR_zpsccjfyt6l.jpg (http://s845.photobucket.com/user/CCRsAC/media/IMG_20160429_100407826_HDR_zpsccjfyt6l.jpg.html)