[dhs.buckley]

Sounds like a lot of info to take in. Must admit I couldn't be bothered with the build, don't have the time.
But I did spend over a year before I made my choice on a second hand cobra. Go to a couple of the events, NATs or Shelbyfest and you can see all the cars performing on the track and people are only to kind and helpful to show you the pros and cons of each model of cobra.
In the end its up to you which you think will fit bill for you, as I much prefer the original uncluttered lines of the road cars, instead of the SC with side pipes roll bars and stripes, but again its each to there own.