'97 Bondurant Cobra - Fun Cars?

[werstlna]

What do you guys know about the '97 Cobras used in Bondurant's school? Here's the eBay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SVT-...oryZ6236QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would this be a cool car to own or would it be beat all to hell? 29k miles is a lot for a track car, but with a newish drivetrain would you trust it to not be completely worn out? The bumpers and paint show some obvious scuffing so this wouldn't be a show car, but with the track mods it seems like a fun driver to me. What do you say?

 

[red9450]

fun track car, but no daily.

 

[langod]

I think it would be more worthwhile for the collectibility/rarity than for any daily driving. Probably a barrel of shits'n'giggles on the track though.

 

[geeteego]

Those and the SVT Contours were a trip to drive.

I did it back in 98. It was quite the experience!!!

 

[Jefe]

30k miles of abuse by people who probably learned how to drive it while driving it. Avoid them...it would be funny to see how much repair work goes into 1 Bondurant car

Track car = Yes
DD or anything else = No

 

[HYBRED]

I was under the impression that, due to the deal between Ford and Bonderant, they couldn't be titled as street cars...at least, that's what I heard from someone who had one as his dedicated track car.

 

[STAMPEDE3]

I almost bought one for a track car2 years ago but they wanted a little much for them.
This isn't bad for a track car and they were well maintained.

 

[kingcato]

30k miles of abuse by people who probably learned how to drive it while driving it. Avoid them...it would be funny to see how much repair work goes into 1 Bondurant car

Track car = Yes
DD or anything else = No

agreed...

 

[Turkish]

Body looks twisted. Car has had a HARD life!

 

[Jefe]

I was under the impression that, due to the deal between Ford and Bonderant, they couldn't be titled as street cars...at least, that's what I heard from someone who had one as his dedicated track car.

I think youre right. You cant license these for street use

 

[sunburned]

Yeah, pretty sure you can't title them. Someone on here was thinking about buying a maruader or something from Kenne Brown or Bondurant a while back, but it had a full cage, fuel cell, and couldn't be titled. Good only for the track, and you better buy a trailer.

Edit: After looking at the ebay article, if I had the money and time to do a lot of open track racing, I'd jump on that in a heartbeat. New crate motor, gears and rebuilt trans? Its got so many extra parts and is already setup for road racing. Not a bad price for a toy if you ask me, just needs some new wheels and tired, plus a rattle can paintjob.