[KevinW]

Well, all the points made duly noted!

I'm aware of the quality/failings of the MkV, and I dont much like the rear light arrangement, or the hideous use of suede on some cars. Indeed, I'd be hacked off if i spent around $100k on a car and it was badly put together. But, talking to my replicant brothers, we all know these things are easily fixed. And we know that the cobra is actually a pretty straightforward car for anyone with reasonable practical skills.

The attraction of this chassis and body is that if it were fully assembled correctly, to say MkIV spec(??), then it might(???) be an appreciating assset. All the Brooklands/Frimley cars seem to be going up , at least at the dealers, although i dont know what they actually sell for. I dont know about the US, but in the UK, your replica usually flatlines at rouhgly what you spend to build her, or keeps up with replica car price inflation (which isnt great) if its a good 'un.

So my thoughts are that with a set of cobra replica skillls anyone could put this together and potentially sit on an appreciating asset? (and without the expense of an FE). Or does the lack of 'Built by....' certification consign this one to the unwanted orphans home?

Interested on your thoughts, especially MkIV owners.