Join Us at the 2017 London Cobra Show

This year, the 2017 London Cobra Show will be held on June 22nd – 24th.  The world’s largest Cobra gathering has been one of the best events of the year for Cobra fans for 15 years.  Every year, Cobra enthusiasts from all over the country gather for a few days of car fun. The main event is on Saturday on Main Street, London, Ohio with a cool awards dinner Saturday night.

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The Factory Five big rig will be on hand with the latest FFR models.


Factory Five customer and long-standing London Cobra Show attendee John Spina and Jenny Smith at LCS 2015.  John is wearing a shirt from the 2001 LCS (at that time called “Spring Fling”) and check out the picture of Jenny 15 years earlier!


Left: Factory Five President Dave Smith with his daughter Jenny.  Right: Bruce Kern with his daughter Emily receive a check for over $111,000 on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Emily and Jennifer both have Cystic Fibrosis and are doing well as a direct result of the hard work and fundraising of everyone who attends the annual London Cobra Show.

The live auction, silent auction, and charity rides were all well executed, safe, and fun.  Huge thanks to the Ohio Cobra Club, to all of the sponsors, vendors, and customers who support this show.  I hope you join us in Ohio this summer!

Dave Smith
President

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