Brand New Reproduction Cobra 2000GTL Due Out This Fall !!!
NOT.
But I would guess that seeing the thread title got some people's attention. But, what if Cobra would remake a classic, do you think anyone would buy it ?
A couple of days ago, I exchanged emails with someone at Cobra Electronics in their marketing dept. No big deal, but I wasn't quickly dismissed either. My initial attempt was to convince or even influence someone---anyone---at Cobra to consider or explore the possibility of remanufacturing a classic collector radio from their company's past lineup.
I know, I know---the economy isn't so good right now. But like all things developed---the idea is implemented with a concept and a period of time then before realization. Hope someone listens.
Do YOU think there would be some real interest in the possibility of a brand-new, Cobra 2000GTL and/or Cobra 1000GTL and matching accessories such as the speakers and desk mic ? Would anyone like to see it or buy one if they did have the chance ? A special factory made reproduction "Cobra 2000GTL Anniversary Edition" ?
Has anyone noticed what a following these radios have had through the years ? And how crazy/carried away the prices get on Ebay and other such sites, for one in decent condition. Try getting one in unmodified condition, or mint NOS in-the-box! Crazy crazy prices. Way way too much.
I think IMHO that there are alot of guys who would love to own a bone-stock, unmodified virgin Cobra 2000GTL. From there, they could do what they wanted to it. But atleast they wouldn't be starting out with a heavily modded-out (or sadly hacked) radio----with a completely unknown history. Worn parts. And the original 2000's are all getting up there in age too. After a decade or two it seems the domino effect sets in, with one component after another failing.
Anyway, I have to hear back from Cobra again and it's only been 2 days. Hoped to plant a seed of an idea at least with them. What do you guys think ? Do you think there would be enough/any interest ? Would you consider buying one ?
While growing up, I used to say that "someday", Detroit would again begin reproducing some of the older musclecar designs in "retro" versions. And indeed they've begun to do it, over the last couple of years! Well---what about some of the best all-time classic radios ??? Anyone ?
Cotton Mouth.
NOT.
But I would guess that seeing the thread title got some people's attention. But, what if Cobra would remake a classic, do you think anyone would buy it ?
A couple of days ago, I exchanged emails with someone at Cobra Electronics in their marketing dept. No big deal, but I wasn't quickly dismissed either. My initial attempt was to convince or even influence someone---anyone---at Cobra to consider or explore the possibility of remanufacturing a classic collector radio from their company's past lineup.
I know, I know---the economy isn't so good right now. But like all things developed---the idea is implemented with a concept and a period of time then before realization. Hope someone listens.
Do YOU think there would be some real interest in the possibility of a brand-new, Cobra 2000GTL and/or Cobra 1000GTL and matching accessories such as the speakers and desk mic ? Would anyone like to see it or buy one if they did have the chance ? A special factory made reproduction "Cobra 2000GTL Anniversary Edition" ?
Has anyone noticed what a following these radios have had through the years ? And how crazy/carried away the prices get on Ebay and other such sites, for one in decent condition. Try getting one in unmodified condition, or mint NOS in-the-box! Crazy crazy prices. Way way too much.
I think IMHO that there are alot of guys who would love to own a bone-stock, unmodified virgin Cobra 2000GTL. From there, they could do what they wanted to it. But atleast they wouldn't be starting out with a heavily modded-out (or sadly hacked) radio----with a completely unknown history. Worn parts. And the original 2000's are all getting up there in age too. After a decade or two it seems the domino effect sets in, with one component after another failing.
Anyway, I have to hear back from Cobra again and it's only been 2 days. Hoped to plant a seed of an idea at least with them. What do you guys think ? Do you think there would be enough/any interest ? Would you consider buying one ?
While growing up, I used to say that "someday", Detroit would again begin reproducing some of the older musclecar designs in "retro" versions. And indeed they've begun to do it, over the last couple of years! Well---what about some of the best all-time classic radios ??? Anyone ?
Cotton Mouth.
