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Originally Posted by RodKnock
I was kidding about the "hard money" loan because I know Patrick hates financing Cobras.
If it were me and I had the constraints that you've mentioned, then I'd likely pick a Backdraft. You MAY (or may not) need a few more $$$, but you get active factory support and customer service from Jay at Vintage Motorsports, a Cobra that originally came factory assembled turnkey minus (needing only an engine and trans) roller and have very good resale value. My $0.02.
If you want a more "authentic" Cobra than a Backdraft, then you'll have to spend more money for an Superformance. And even higher up on the scale, and more money, an ERA.
The Factory 5 builds are owner-built and unless you're technically-capable and/or a mechanic, then I would shy away from those Cobras. And it sounds like you're not.
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That's the kind of info I'm looking for! Thanks, so the factory 5's I'm seeing would all have been home builds and may or may not be done right? I saw a Backdraft on ebay that looks great but asking $51K. They would all have been built turn key? I'm not too worried about authentic. I definitely don't want a kit. My main thing is reliability and a nice quality car, good paint etc. if I have to give up the 427 I guess that is an option. I'm sure withy the weight of the car they are all fast! My Vette was a Z06 with some work done to it and weighed 3000lbs with 450hp. I'd like that acceleration rush which along with the awesome look of these cars is what got me into this. I don't want just another fast car. I want something different without spending 100K. Thanks again for the info you guys are great!