6/12/2023 0 Comments Dan goban cars![]() ![]() Critics have described the Goben Cobra as the “worst”, “butt ugly” and an “aesthetic abomination”. That being the case, for your review, I found an image of a Goben Cobra in top-up mode. There is only one image of the exterior presented and it’s not that telling. NOT the subject car, just an example of how the Goben Cobra appears top-up. The instrument panel looks like it was borrowed from a boat. Both seats obviously need some attention but the rest of the environment presents itself well enough. The lighting of the image causes the upholstery to appear as being blue but I believe it to be black in actuality. The interior has an early ’90s “chunky” vibe to it with some of the components reportedly boosted from the Cadillac Cimarron. The seller provides no information regarding this Cobra’s operating prowess other than to say it “ runs drives”. Power appears to be a 350 CI, Chevrolet V8 engine, supposedly a 365 HP variant – the seller isn’t specific but that’s the more powerful of the two Chevrolet engines offered and it works through a three-speed automatic transmission. The total production volume of fifteen sounds suspect but I cannot find corroborating or contrary information. I have found several examples on various websites with model years of ’90, ’91, and ’92. The listing claims this Cobra as a 1967 model but that’s not possible. According to only fifteen Goben Cobras were produced in 1991 before a lawsuit, filed by Carroll Shelby, brought the short-lived production to an end. Goben’s operation handled the manufacture of the fiberglass bodies. The undercarriage and suspension were scavenged from a Ford Mustang and there were some GM “J” car parts thrown in for good measure. Goben owned a Chevrolet dealership and used his business connections to source Chevrolet engines for his Cobra replicas though there was a Ford 351 Cobra-Jet engine available too. The Goben Cobra was produced by Dan Goben’s G. Thanks to rex m for this most interesting find! Located in Las Vegas, Nevada is this likely 1991 model that is available, here on craigslist for $25,000. A “Goben” branded one, however, is a new one on me but fortunately, we have one for review. Shelby Cobra replicas are not uncommon, there have been various versions of the iconic sports car created over the years.
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