[DanEC]

They are a representation of a 60s era Cobra - but in many ways a lot of them are better to even considerably improved. The originals used a lot of Lucas based electronics - and we all know what that means. The originals used thinner wall chassis members than newer recreations. Most quality replicas are far superior in chassis stiffness and even suspension geometry. (I hope Cobra#3170 forgives me but we know he has sleeved the original chassis and worked on suspension tuning taking it to the highest level just about possible). The originals had aluminum bodies but it was relatively thin, easily dented aluminum pounded out over wooden bucks and no two bodies were exactly alike, not even from side to side on a single body. Then they were slathered with filler to smooth them out a bit. Engine and powertrain technology is greatly improved over originals. I suppose SC brakes were very good but Street Roadster brakes were probably nothing to write home about compared to modern day counterparts. I have an older 66 Corvette and my ERA easily outrides and out handle it over most surfaces. And it's far superior in tightness and lack of rattles, squeaks and shaking as compared to most open cars from the 50s and 60s. Ever ridden in a 50s era Corvette or a 60s TR-4 on a less than perfect road? I was always afraid they would shake apart before we made it back home. Considering the limited production quantities and the level of performance and quality in many of the turn-key manufactures, it sort of amazes me that they don't cost even more.