You should seriously consider buying a car that is already finished. The delivery time for a new roller is probably around a year (unless you find one in inventory that is configured to your liking) and then figure another 6-8 weeks for power train, and then you get to sort it out. Getting a new cobra running has been a chore for a lot of folks, from engine to suspension. I would never do it again. I'll probably be getting another Cobra but I will buy one already done by a reputable installer.
Having made your decision you should look frequently at
427 Cobra Country--Ford AC Cobra replica manufacturers SUPER-SITE. Chances are the car you want will cross over there before you could get one built.
Good luck! I'm glad you are forging forward. Alot of people here get into "analysis paralysis" and never buy because the number of decisions is greater than 3.
