Cobra's Down under...

Mario95 · 01-31-2003, 01:48 PM

Found these pics the other day. Man The Australians and New Zealander are so lucky. They get to have Right Hand Drive Cobra’s. Lucky Drivers.

bolt-on · 01-31-2003, 03:03 PM

The second to third gear shift with the left hand could be trouble

Mario95 · 01-31-2003, 03:24 PM

That's half the fun.

**cobrabitn** · 01-31-2003, 04:26 PM

Here are my observations:

No SVT badge on the rear decklid
signal lights on the fenders
extra driving lights in the front fascia
No SVT center caps
wipers are backwards
engine pull handle on the passenger side

smashedheadcat · 01-31-2003, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mario95
That's half the fun.

Having driven (owned) a 1992 Skyline GTS-T in Okinawa for a year, I can relate to the 2nd to 3rd shift. Believe it or not, it's pretty easy to slam gears in them. It takes a little getting used to, but it's still a lot of fun to drive "backwards".

Mr. Ed · 01-31-2003, 09:55 PM

Having spent a few months in Perth, Australia during the 80's and having seen a lot of their vehicles, I'm surprised these Snakes even resemble a Mustang. Most of the cars there look like they were assembled with body parts from ALL U.S manufacturers. When you see one of these cars you really wonder what "make" it is. Kinda reminds me of that old Johnny Cash song titled "One Piece at a Time".

I also notice some things are missing that I saw on many vehicles, i.e. the kangaroo ram on the front end of the car and the plastic window cowlings.

robbl · 02-03-2003, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cobrabitn
Here are my observations:

No SVT badge on the rear decklid
signal lights on the fenders
extra driving lights in the front fascia
No SVT center caps
wipers are backwards
engine pull handle on the passenger side

No SVT badges at all, only the ford oval - I guess because they were finished by FTE australia. And they cost a wee bit more than the US ones (about $50k).
Wouldn't mind getting center caps, where can the best place to get them?

Poisoned Pony · 02-06-2003, 05:58 AM

wassup Mario

these the same pics you had on your desktop over the weekend?
when you gonna pick up the '95?

Mario95 · 02-07-2003, 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by Poisoned Pony
wassup Mario
these the same pics you had on your desktop over the weekend?
when you gonna pick up the '95?

Yep these are the same ones. Remind me the next time your over at the house to check out my Cobra Sales Brochure from Aussieland.

Still fighting to get my loan check sent to me.

Now it looks like next week GRrRrRrRrRr.

How's the job hunt going? Did you still want in on the Cobra R Hood GP? I may keep it open till 21st of this month. I'd like to order the hoods so too have time to get it ready for Knotts.

01-31-2003, 01:48 PM	#1
Mario95 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 32	Cobra's Down under... Found these pics the other day. Man The Australians and New Zealander are so lucky. They get to have Right Hand Drive Cobra’s. Lucky Drivers. __________________ Mario95 In my stable: '95 Cobra #1837

01-31-2003, 03:03 PM	#2
bolt-on WingNuts Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Cereal City, USA Posts: 273	The second to third gear shift with the left hand could be trouble __________________ Larry & Janice Bolton 1997 Crystal White Cobra Coupe (open-track ride) 1965 Tropical Turquoise Mustang 2+2 (cruise night car) 1997 Rio Red GT Convertible (MCA show pony) 2007 Vista Blue California Special (her summer daily driver)

01-31-2003, 03:24 PM	#3
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01-31-2003, 04:26 PM	#4
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Observations Here are my observations: No SVT badge on the rear decklid signal lights on the fenders extra driving lights in the front fascia No SVT center caps wipers are backwards engine pull handle on the passenger side __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

01-31-2003, 09:55 PM	#6
Mr. Ed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sorrentinoville, S.C. Posts: 220	My Observations While Down Under Having spent a few months in Perth, Australia during the 80's and having seen a lot of their vehicles, I'm surprised these Snakes even resemble a Mustang. Most of the cars there look like they were assembled with body parts from ALL U.S manufacturers. When you see one of these cars you really wonder what "make" it is. Kinda reminds me of that old Johnny Cash song titled "One Piece at a Time". I also notice some things are missing that I saw on many vehicles, i.e. the kangaroo ram on the front end of the car and the plastic window cowlings. __________________ "Mr. Ed" Burwell - ~Living the Dream~ "Wilbur": "Somewhat Modified" Waaay Too Modified for Our Local Ford Dealer! Oh Well! ~For Novelty Use Only~ ~SCT Pro-Dyno Tuned~313 rwhp & 318 Torque "Growing Older is Mandatory.... Growing Up is Optional" Encourage Your Friends & Neighbors to Buy Fuel Efficient Vehicles So There'll Be More Fuel for Our Passion!

02-06-2003, 05:58 AM	#8
Poisoned Pony Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 147	wassup Mario these the same pics you had on your desktop over the weekend? when you gonna pick up the '95? __________________ '96 Cobra #3427 of 7496 Crystal White w/ Tan interior Mods: 3.73's, Bassani catback, Steeda Sports, Tokico Illumina's, J&M LCA's, SSR rims Previous rides: '00 GT, '03 Mach 1, '96 Cobra #7427, '89 GT, '92 GT

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