[Merv and Sharon]

That red one is very nice! There is also a blue one in the same pic, but not sure what happened to that.

Cobra builders in this country are heavily influenced by current emissions requirements and rigorous national design rules for 'new' cars. Also as you say, there seem to be few 289/slabside options here from manufacturers. I could be wrong of course ...

Originality - to the extent that it is possible - is an objective that is followed by some builders but there are fewer cars these days with a minimalist 'old school' look. Again I could be wrong .... Everyone who builds a Cobra, validly has their own dream of what it should be.

Do keep us posted on yours, as it looks different and very interesting and the Le Mans hardtop should also be of interest.