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Originally Posted by JPit
I have finally made up my mind to purchase a cobra. This would be my first Cobra and I have no intention of racing this car (yet anyway). Therefore I believe a 351W is far more engine than I will ever need. I really like the lines of the FIA 289’s best but realize that market is too small and I would be equally happy with the 427 body type. I am leery of buying someone else’s build so I am leaning heavily towards Superformance or Backdraft (I realize ERA and Kirkhams are great cars but for my first cobra, spending that kind of money seams foolish). Visually I prefer the lines of the Superformance but the Backdraft is the better “bag for the buck”.
I have spent months scanning the internet (cobracounrty, club cobra, ebay, etc), educating myself on the cobra market and trying to get a good idea how much these cars are worth. I spent a lot of time at Lime Rock this past Sunday talking with many different owners and looking at different manufactured cars. Everyone I talked to seemed to know someone that was selling a car and it was really too much for me to take in.
So I’m putting this wanted add out there. I know everyone will want to know what my budget is and once I throw a number out there cars will come right in at my number. Basically I don’t have a budget, I’ll buy what I feel is the best car at the best price. If someone wants to give away a used FIA 289 ERA in the mid $40’s than great, but to give everyone some type of range for used cars $30-35k for a Backdraft and $35-40k for a Superforamce.
I hope I’m not insulting anyone with this type of search but I want to expand my search in addition to all the cars I see on cobracountry etc…
I live in North Jersey so shipping the car will be a consideration when pricing.
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Welcome to the madness.......100's of Cobra's to choose from, which one is right for you depends on your tastes. A 289FIA is a great choice, will probably be my next build/buy.........Forget brand loyalty for a moment, and the associated salesman for each who want to steer you in one direction or another, where in NJ are you located. I ask because there is a Cobra breakfast scheduled for this coming Sunday at the Chesterhills Diner, RT206 in Chester,NJ. Usually start rolling in around 9am, breakfast at 9:30am.
Yours In Fords,
Bill S.