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Originally Posted by Flygirl
On the other hand, perhaps a lower selling price might free up cash to freshen the 427, and I'd end up with a really sweet, very period correct Cobra...
Do I want to take on that risk? That's the question.
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I'm thinking YES!!
If is just mechanical... take the plunge!
There are no guarantees that a perfectly tested engine wont kick the bucket anytime soon anyway.
So negotiate the price down.
Push the mechanicals as hard as you feel comfortable during your ownership.
If they don't break then you're the winner.
If they do break, well then that is NOT a bad thing either
Take the money you saved & make it yours! Built the way you want with the bells and whistles that tickle your fancy, and you have new engine (& mechanicals) to enjoy, then sell off any left over parts to recover some of the cost
Its a win win either way.
As long as the chassis is square and straight - mechanicals and consumables can be mended.
I'd say, it's all about the negotiated price.
PS: If we are talking about that black ERA listed in here PhotoPost Classifieds - ERA 427sc - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
Then I'd give it a go. Just for the record, I do NOT know the owner, but have emailled them for details on the car. Specifically year of build, as I was keen on it. But year of build wont comply here in Aus
PPS: Make sure your over analysis doesn't cause your paralysis when making decisions