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Just my thoughts... I think with Cobra's in general you need to have the money for the kit 20-25K, then at the SAME TIME ALSO have at least 15-20K for the initial build up. Are you willing to push it around on dollies until you can make it a roller? There are way to many "projects" out there that were planned out by "I'll get the kit and then work from there". Sorry, but it's the truth. Now, you are sitting in the drivers seat for the best time EVER to by a used Cobra. There are new listings here everyday, every style and make. It took me 7 years to build mine and I still had the motor, trans, rear end, and a lot of other parts before I had the car. I did 90% of the car and that's the only way I could afford to do it. If I had to do it again AND I had the money, I'd buy a used one and drive the snot out of it. I agree with Patrick here that "most" donor cars I've seen were less than desirable and will not hold it's value. They are cheap to get into AND their cheap when you unload them. It's very rare that you see one that's very detailed, because the mindset from the beginning is CHEAP!

And YES, you can not build one cheaper than you can buy one already done! I can promise you that till the cows come home! Just ask Mr. Mustang here, he will tell you all you need to know. If it were me, I would find a nice FFR, with low miles, built well, and drive it for a few years and then regroup. Have you driven one of these cars? They are brutal in every since and MOST don't realize this till they've invested a ton of money! That's why you see so many out there for sale with 500 miles or so!

Even if you spent 25K on a used one, it WILL need parts and maintenance, etc. These cars require a lot and it seems they always have something that's needed. Again, just my honest thoughts and best of luck, it's out there! Matt